Relating To The Arts. [HB-925]
Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-925: Relating To The Arts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeanne Kapela
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/21/2025
Relating To Taxation. [SB-938]
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)
SB-938: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dru Kanuha
Pass First Reading on 03/04/2025
Relating To Energy. [SB-897]
Allows electric cooperatives to recover wildfire mitigation, repaid, and restoration costs through an automatic rate adjustment or other mechanism. Establishes an aggregate limit for liability for economic damages from covered catastrophic wildfires. Authorizes securitization of certain costs for electric utilities. Establishes a working group to examine the establishment and implementation of a wildfire recovery fund and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
SB-897: Relating To Energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dru Kanuha
Report Adopted; Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin As Amended In Hd 2 With Representative(s) Alcos Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu Voting No (5) And Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward Excused (5). on 03/21/2025
Relating To Economic Development. [SB-891]
Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-891: Relating To Economic Development.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dru Kanuha
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With Representative(s) Belatti, Lowen, Templo Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Grandinetti, Hussey, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu Voting No (11) And Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward Excused (5). on 03/21/2025
Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. [SB-903]
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-903: Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dru Kanuha
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) Cochran, Ward Excused (2). on 03/18/2025