Bills of interest for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING
9:10 A.M. – ROOM 325

HB2311 RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Allows for the use of flag poles to display the flag of the United States or of the State on the premises of single-family residential dwellings or townhouses that are part of a planned community. Allows reasonable restrictions on the use of flag poles for aesthetic purposes. (PINE)

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #1
10:00 A.M. – ROOM 308

HB2488 HD1 RELATING TO THE HOMELESS
Increases by 15% the conveyance tax on the sale of homes valued at $1,200,000 and more to finance the purchase and maintenance of parks under the jurisdiction of the counties to serve the homeless. Requires the counties to provide matching funds. (HB2488 HD1) (CABANILLA)

HB2318 HD1 RELATING TO THE HOMELESS
Establishes a 5-year housing first pilot program developed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to assist chronically homeless individuals. Increases the conveyance tax by fifteen percent on homes valued at $1,200,000 and over to fund the parks for homeless special fund. (HB2318 HD1) ($) (CABANILLA)

HB2280 HD1 RELATING TO THE HOMELESS
Assists the homeless in reuniting with their families. Creates the parks for homeless special fund. Increases the conveyance tax by fifteen percent on homes valued at $1,200,000 and more to be deposited into the parks for homeless special fund (HB2280 HD1) ($) (CABANILLA)

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #2
11:00 A.M. – ROOM 308

HB2347 RELATING TO HE MAXIMUM TERM OF COMMERCIAL USE AND OPERATOR PERMITS FOR THRILLCRAFT AND PARASAILING
Removes the twenty-year limit for state parasailing and thrill craft permits, and makes those permits renewable annually. Directs DLNR to offer for public auction permits that have been revoked for cause. (HB2347 HD1) (MCKELVEY)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #3
12:30 P.M. – ROOM 308

HB2251 HD1 RELATED TO GAMING
Establishes a gaming commission to oversee casino gaming. Allows the gaming commission to issue one 5-year license to a casino gaming operation in a county with a population of more than 500,000. Limits casino gaming to persons over 21. Creates a wagering tax on casino gaming. (HB2251 HD1) (KARAMATSU)

HB2902 HD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION GOVERNMENT TELEVISION
Requires the auditor to analyze the allocation of cable operator franchise fees. Requires a financial review or audit of Olelo Community Television. Appropriates unspecified funds. (HB2902 HD2) (TOKIOKA)