Clarifies that aboveground freshwater storage tanks are included in the definition of "appurtenant works" for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners. (HB633 CD1)
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. (SD2)
Requires upgrade, conversion, or sewer connection of all cesspools in the State before 2050 unless exempted. Broadens eligibility criteria for tax credit to offset costs. Requires the Department of Health to investigate existing cesspools, assess incentive programs, and report to the Legislature. (HB1244 CD1)
Clarifies the situs of property where the property is held by the decedent through a single member limited liability company that has not elected to be taxed as a corporation. (CD1)
Updates the existing authority of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adjust licensing fees, subject to the approval of the governor, to include licensing regulatory areas not currently referenced in section 92-28, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and all future licensing regulatory areas statutorily assigned to or placed within the department. (CD1)
Exempts residence or occupancy in a structure or on a property directly controlled, owned, or managed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from the requirements of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. (HB1009 CD1)
Defines vehicle license recovery fees. Expands the base of government fees and taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee on a prorated basis to be the vehicle license recovery fees. Amends the prorated amount of vehicle license recovery fees that rental car companies may pass on to lessees. Requires all rental car companies to submit an annual audit to the Office of Consumer Affairs. Requires the motor vehicle rental industry to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2019. (HB735 CD1)
Establishes an appraisal management company registration program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform to minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies Final Rule and federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Establishes registration requirements, standards, and penalties for violations. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund. (HB50 CD1)
Appropriates moneys for the mitigating of hazardous situations based on an appropriation that is scheduled to lapse on 6/30/2017. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Amends the qualifications a production must meet in order to claim the credit. Caps the annual amount of tax credits that may be claimed at $35,000,000. Extends the sunset date to January 1, 2026. Requires DBEDT to submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding the activities and expenditures of the tax credit. Clarifies that no rule shall be adopted to expand the scope of the tax credit where the rule conflicts with legislative intent. Requires certain film productions claiming the tax credit to hire an independent third party certification of qualified production costs eligible for the credit. Requires DBEDT, in collaboration with DOTAX, to submit to the Governor and the Legislature a report on the number of jobs created in the State and the fiscal impact of every film production receiving the tax credit in the State. (HB423 CD1)
Establishes a state earned income tax credit. Changes income tax rates after 12/31/17. Repeals the sunset date for amendments made to the refundable food/excise tax credit by Act 223, SLH 2015. (HB209 CD1)
Requires dentists who administer anesthesia or sedation to post contact information to verify licensure and authorization to administer anesthesia and sedation. Specifies requirements, including inspections, for written authorization or permit to administer anesthesia or sedation. (HB561 CD1)
