Relating To Fireworks [SB-165]
Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $150 and the fine for certain fireworks violations from $2,000 per violation to $5,000 per violation. Clarifies that each aerial device, display firework, or article pyrotechnic having a total weight of 25 pounds or less that is illegally imported, transferred, or sold constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents.
SB-165: Relating To Fireworks
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Referred To Psm, Jdc. on 01/22/2021
Relating To Capital Gains. [SB-154]
Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25 per cent to 9 per cent. Effective for tax years beginning after 12/31/2020.
SB-154: Relating To Capital Gains.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee
Referred To Wam. on 01/22/2021
Relating To Tobacco Taxes. [SB-138]
Increases the cigarette and tobacco tax on cigarettes and little cigars at an unspecified rate beginning July 1, 2021. Allocates excise tax revenue generated from the increased rate to various unspecified state funds and the general fund. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)
SB-138: Relating To Tobacco Taxes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Reported From Hth (stand. Com. Rep. No. 150) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/11/2021
Relating To Taxation. [SB-965]
Increases the state tax credit for research activities to an unspecified portion of the allowable federal tax credit. Requires businesses to remain in Hawaii for 5 years after receiving the tax credit. Amends qualifying tax years. (SB965 HD1)
SB-965: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Quinlan, Yamane Excused (2). on 03/22/2019
Relating To Tobacco Taxes. [SB-887]
Amends the cigarette and tobacco tax on cigarettes and little cigars beginning July 1, 2020. Adds additional allocations for revenues generated by the tax. (SB887 HD2)
SB-887: Relating To Tobacco Taxes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Report Adopted. Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin As Amended In Hd 2 With Representative(s) Kong, Okimoto, Ward Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi Voting No (1) And Representative(s) Quinlan, Yamane Excused (2). on 03/22/2019
Relating To Taxation. [SB-162]
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to $5. Repeals the additional surcharge tax for lessees who do not possess a valid Hawaii driver's license. Repeals the requirement that $2 of the additional surcharge be deposited into the county subaccount in the state highway fund. (CD1)
SB-162: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 174, 07/01/2019 (gov. Msg. No. 1276). on 07/03/2019
Relating To Taxation. [SB-1474]
Increases the general excise tax and use tax by 0.5% to provide a dedicated funding source for the department of education and the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-1474: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Taniguchi
Re-referred To Lhe/fin, Referral Sheet 36 on 03/18/2019
Relating To False Claims To The State. [SB-1176]
Amends the false claims statute, section 661-21(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase civil monetary penalty minimum and maximum amounts to maintain consistency with federal law so that the State can continue to maximize its recoveries in cases where state money is taken illegally and False Claims Act prosecution is successful. (CD1)
SB-1176: Relating To False Claims To The State.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 068, 06/07/2019 (gov. Msg. No. 1169). on 06/12/2019
Relating To Taxation. [HB-339]
Increases the state tax credit for research activities to one and one-quarter times the allowable federal tax credit. Repeals December 31, 2019 sunset. (HB339 HD1)
HB-339: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Received From House (hse. Com. No. 163). on 03/05/2019
Relating To Fireworks. [HB-2737]
Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $150 and the fine for certain fireworks violations from $2,000 per violation to $5,000 per violation. Clarifies that each aerial device, display firework, or article pyrotechnic having a total weight of 25 pounds or less that is illegally imported, transferred, or sold constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
HB-2737: Relating To Fireworks.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
The Hearing On This Measure Has Been Cancelled Until Further Notice. on 03/16/2020
Relating To Taxation. [SB-2593]
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to $6. Requires that a minimum of one-third of remittances be used for state highways with less than two lanes of travel in each direction.
SB-2593: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Trs, Wam. on 01/23/2020
Relating To Taxation. [SB-2687]
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to $8 for any county with a resident population of more than 125,000, but less than 195,000. Sets aside the revenue from the increased surcharge tax for capacity projects in that county. With regards to the County of Maui, prioritizes funds collected pursuant to this Act to be used for the Honoapiilani highway realignment project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-2687: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gil Keith-agaran
Referred To Trn, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 36 on 03/09/2020
Relating To Taxation. [HB-1930]
Changes the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
HB-1930: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
The Hearing On This Measure Has Been Cancelled Until Further Notice. on 03/16/2020