COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
9:30 – 11:30 A.M. – ROOM 329
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
Impact of possible four-month delay in payments to Healthcare providers by the Department of Human Services
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #1
10:00 A.M. – ROOM 308
HB2817 RELATING TO ART
Allows for the disposition by public auction of works of art acquired by the State. Effective January 1, 2112. (HB2817 HD1) (AWANA)
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
10:00 A.M. – ROOM 309
HB415, HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY
Directs the auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the Department of Public Safety's contract with the Corrections Corporation of America. (HD1) (HANOHANO)
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #2
2:00 P.M. – ROOM 308
HB2381, HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION
Provides a temporary tax credit for residential construction and remodeling projects. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2381 HD1) (HAR)
HB2382 RELATING TO DIGITAL MEDIA
Establishes digital media enterprise subzones near University of Hawaii campuses and within enterprise zones; establishes tax credits for digital media infrastructure development and local workforce employment; authorizes insurance companies to invest in qualified digital media infrastructure projects in lieu of certain state taxes; renames the Hawaii Television and Film Development Special Fund the Hawaii Film Office Special Fund; sunsets on 6/30/2020; effective July 1, 2112. (HB2382 HD1) (HAR)
HB2984 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS
Extends the tax credit for research activities for 1 year. Repeals remaining tax credit provisions of Act 221, Session Laws of Hawaii 2001. (YAMASHITA)
HB2945, HD1 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Amends State Private Investment Fund to establish a managing board; authorize insurance company tax credits to be used as a fund guarantee; establish investment limits; require investments in successful venture capital firms with experienced managers and an ability to mentor entrepreneurs; set a target of 30% of investments in Hawaii-based businesses; direct that returns exceeding fund expenses, debts, and investor equity interests be deposited into the general fund. (HB2945 HD1) (CHONG)
HB2844 RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY
Creates a Film Industry Branch Special Fund with revenues from a general exercise tax surcharge on motion picture theaters and fees charged by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for its film industry activities. Allows other revenues such as legislative appropriations, grants, gifts, and donations to be deposited into the special fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (SAY)
COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
2:00 P.M. – ROOM 325
HB2083 RELATING TO MILK LABELING
Requires milk and soy milk beverages to be labeled with the date of pasteurization or the date of packaging. Effective January 20, 2020. (YAMANE)
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #3
3:00 P.M. – ROOM 308
HB2290, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE
Establishes the Agriculture Inspection and Certification Special Fund under the Department of Agriculture for the inspection, certification, weighing, or grading of agricultural commodities that are to be imported into, exported from, or shipped within the state. Deposits all fees, civil penalties, and other moneys collected by DOA into the Special Fund. Allows DOA to enter into agreements with government and private agencies to hire and pay inspectors to perform certification and audit services, maintain food safety, and establish and maintain an Internet food safety promotional and reporting system. Repeals the Certification Services Revolving Fund. Requires the establishment or increase of certain fees to cover the operation and maintenance costs of agriculture inspection and certification programs, and central services and departmental administrative expense assessments. Appropriates funds for DOA's agriculture inspection and certification program. (TSUJI)
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #4
4:00 P.M. – ROOM 308
HB2631, HD1 RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY REPORTING
Repeals the petroleum industry information reporting requirements, the petroleum industry monitoring, analysis, and reporting program, and the PIMAR special fund. (HERKES)
HB2421, HD1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT
Establishes various initiatives, and appropriates funds to promote economic development for local food and energy businesses, ensures Hawaii is energy and food self-sufficient and sustainable to the maximum extent feasible, and help Hawaii's natural resources and humankind adapt and be resilient to the inevitable challenges brought on by climate change. Provides a fuel tax exemption for commercial air transportation providers. Increases and changes the name of the environmental response tax. (COFFMAN)
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #5
5:00 P.M. – ROOM 308
HB2153 RELATING TO TAXATION
Assesses a surcharge tax on all soft drinks sold in the State. (M.LEE)
HB2736 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Requires at least eighty per cent of workers on public works and construction contracts to be Hawaii residents. (SAY)
HB2739 RELATING TO DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
Establishes standards for the permitting, inspection, and maintenance of dams, reservoirs, and their appurtenant structures. Establishes the dam rehabilitation loan revolving fund and loan program. Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the dam rehabilitation loan program. (SAY, ITO)
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