Rep. Holt introduces 10 bills for the 2018
Legislative Session
State Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi,
Pālama, Iwilei, Chinatown) has introduced 10 bills for the 2018 Legislative
Session, including measures on automatic voter registration and low-income tax
credit, and a resolution seeking an increased police presence in the Chinatown
area to fight crime.
HB 2552 establishes an automatic voter registration system in Hawaiʻi by
allowing all applicants for a driver's license, provisional license,
instruction permit, or civil identification card to either decline to register
to vote or fill out the voter affidavit on their application at the time their
application is processed.
"Democracy is
founded on participation by citizens," Holt said. "Making it easier
for residents to register will increase the number of people who actually vote
in our elections and therefore strengthen our democracy. Many other states have
adopted an automatic voter registration system and it is time for Hawaiʻi to take this step."
HB 2672 expands the low income-household renters' income tax credit
based on adjusted gross income and filing status.
"Helping the people who need it most is a central
responsibility of government. Providing a tax credit for qualified low-income
working families and the elderly is simply the right thing to do," Holt
said.
HCR
20/HR
16 requests the Honolulu Police Department to increase the visible presence
of uniformed police officers in the Chinatown area to improve public safety by
deterring criminal activity and providing more immediate assistance to crime
victims.
"It is important to maintain the safety of business owners,
workers and customers in the historic Chinatown area," said Holt.
"Following a recent increase in criminal activity including drug dealing,
illegal gambling, robbery and purse snatchings, I am asking that HPD step up
its visibility and enforcement."
To see the complete
list of Representative Holt’s bills, go to https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=holt&year=2018.
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