Relating To Midwives. [SB-893]
Amends various provisions related to the licensure of midwives. Allows direct-entry midwives to practice midwifery under certain conditions.
SB-893: Relating To Midwives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Hth/cpn, Jdc. on 01/29/2021
Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions. [SB-608]
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 or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs.
SB-608: Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
The Committee On Hms Deferred The Measure. on 02/16/2021
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
Reported From Ecd (stand. Com. Rep. No. 982), Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 03/17/2021
Relating To Affordable Housing. [HB-520]
Provides that an exemption from the general excise tax established by section 201H-36, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that has been approved by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation shall be provided once the qualified person or firm has filed or recorded the regulatory agreement in land court or the bureau of conveyances, whichever is appropriate.
HB-520: Relating To Affordable Housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Holt
Referred To Hsg, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/27/2021
Relating To Composting. [SB-486]
Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.
SB-486: Relating To Composting.
Sponsored by: Sen. J. Kalani English
The Committee On Aen Deferred The Measure. on 02/17/2021
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
Referred To Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/27/2021
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
Referred To Hhh, Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 23 on 03/12/2021
Relating To Gift Certificates. [SB-430]
Clarifies that cards issued by a county for the purposes of paying transit fares and county fees and other uses are not subject to section 431B-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
SB-430: Relating To Gift Certificates.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Psm, Cpn. on 01/25/2021
Relating To Taro. [SB-341]
Establishes an exclusion from the state income tax for an unspecified portion of a person's income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products. Provides that the exclusion shall not apply if the department of agriculture determines that more than 30,000 acres of land is used for locally grown taro. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-341: Relating To Taro.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Pass First Reading on 03/11/2021
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
Referred To Cpn/aen, Jdc. on 01/25/2021
Relating To Gift Certificates. [HB-149]
Clarifies that cards issued by a county for the purposes of paying transit fares and county fees and other uses are not subject to the State's unfair and deceptive practices regulations related to gift certificates. Effective 1/1/2022. (SD1)
HB-149: Relating To Gift Certificates.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Act 076, On 06/24/2021 (gov. Msg. No. 1178). on 06/25/2021
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
Referred To Lat, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/27/2021
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
Received Notice Of Discharge Of All Conferees (hse. Com. No. 630). on 04/23/2021