Relating To Controlled Substances. [HB-867]
Requires the Department of Health to submit an application and a petition for federal exemptions for the state authorized use of cannabis in Hawaii from the Drug Enforcement Administration under title 21 Code of Federal Regulations sections 1307.03 and 1308.43.
HB-867: Relating To Controlled Substances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Plastic Straws. [SB-208]
Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2022.
SB-208: Relating To Plastic Straws.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Environmental Impact Statements. [SB-1292]
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well on lands leased from the department of agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-1292: Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lorraine Inouye
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Leasehold Conversion. [HB-289]
Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020 and ending prior to 1/1/2028.
HB-289: Relating To Leasehold Conversion.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tina Wildberger
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Controlled Substances. [SB-147]
Requires the Department of Health to submit an application and a petition for federal exemptions for the state authorized use of cannabis in Hawaii from the Drug Enforcement Administration under title 21 Code of Federal Regulations sections 1307.03 and 1308.43.
SB-147: Relating To Controlled Substances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Housing Development. [SB-142]
Exempts from school impact fee requirements, certain affordable housing units, additions to existing dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, affordable housing units in projects or property developed by the Hawaii public housing authority, and affordable housing units in projects assisted by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD1)
SB-142: Relating To Housing Development.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To General Excise Tax. [SB-361]
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP eligibility of the person. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-361: Relating To General Excise Tax.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Housing. [SB-1121]
Exempts housing developed by the department of Hawaiian home lands from general excise and use taxes. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
SB-1121: Relating To Housing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Conference Committee Meeting To Reconvene On 04-29-22 1:30pm; Conference Room 325. on 04/28/2022
Relating To Public Works Projects. [HB-1392]
Creates an exemption for interns enrolled in a department of education program from the wages and hours requirements of employees on public works projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
HB-1392: Relating To Public Works Projects.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To General Excise Tax. [SB-594]
Authorizes the director of taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (SD1)
SB-594: Relating To General Excise Tax.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Farm To School Procurement. [SB-967]
Requires the department of education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. Except for the provision relating to Hawaii products, exempts the department's food program from the Hawaii public procurement code.
SB-967: Relating To Farm To School Procurement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Unemployment Benefits. [HB-26]
Requires DOTAX to retroactively exempt and refund state income tax amounts received or withheld from unemployment compensation benefits for the period March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020.
HB-26: Relating To Unemployment Benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Takumi
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021