Bills of interest for WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2011

COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
9:30 A.M.
ROOM 329
HEARING NOTICE

SB101, SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH
Exempts the preparation of hand-pounded poi from certain processing requirements and from department of health regulation regarding food safety. Imposes labeling requirements on hand-pounded poi made outside of certified food processing establishments. Authorizes the department of health to conduct inspections of hand-pounded poi producer's premises under certain conditions. (SD1) (SHIMABUKURO)


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

HB1307, HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION
Provides a temporary tax credit for residential construction and remodeling projects. Requires a report to the legislature comparing the impact on jobs and the state budget for various tax credit applications. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1307 HD1) (HAR)

HB1642, HD1 RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY
Extends the income tax credit for qualified research activities for five years and places an annual aggregate cap on the tax credit. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1642 HD1) (YAMASHITA)

HB1308, HD1 RELATING TO DIGITAL MEDIA
Establishes digital media enterprise subzones as unspecified geographic areas surrounding University of Hawaii campuses that are also designated as enterprise zones. Establishes tax benefits for digital media infrastructure development and operation. (HD1) (HAR)

HB1551, HD1 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS
Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit to remove tax credit caps. Establishes a non-refundable tax credit with a carry forward period of up to ten years to encourage media infrastructure development. Permits certain production tax credits to be assigned. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) (BROWER)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #3
12:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB575 RELATING TO SALARIES
Extends the 5% legislative salary decrease from 06/30/2011, to 06/30/2013. (CULLEN)

HB795 RELATING TO TAXATION PROPOSED HD1
Places a limit on the amount of transient accommodations tax revenues distributed to the counties. Effective 07/01/2011 and sunsets 06/30/2015. (HD1 Proposed) (SAY)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #4
1:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB1071, HD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH RELEASE ON CONDITIONS OF A PERSON FOUND UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL
Requires the Department of Health to provide a fitness restoration program for defendants unfit to proceed with court proceedings and on conditional release, and to report information regarding defendant's plan and compliance to the prosecutor of the county where the defendant was charged. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1071 HD1) (SAY BR)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #5
2:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB467, HD1 RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS’ PROTECTION
Provides additional protection to public employees who report violations of the law or government contracts. Expands the department of labor and industrial relations' responsibilities regarding whistleblowers. Effective January 7, 2059 (HB467 HD1) (WOOLEY)


COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
2:05 P.M.
ROOM 325
HEARING NOTICE

HB1407 RELATING TO ADOPTION RECORDS
Amends provisions of the code relating to adoption records and the secrecy of proceedings and records, allowing access to adoption records by parties to the proceedings under certain circumstances. (JORDAN BR)

HB1200 RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES
Authorizes the release of names and salaries of undercover officers after five years from when the undercover officer ceases to work in an undercover capacity. Defines "undercover capacity" and "undercover officer". (YAMANE)