Bills of interest for Tuesday, February 15, 2011

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION & BUSINESS
8:00 A.M.
ROOM 312
HEARING NOTICE

HB1308 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. (HAR)

HB1183 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX
Creates a nexus standard for taxing out-of-state businesses on their business activities in Hawaii. Amends the definition of engaging in business to include local affiliate agreements. Allows out-of-state businesses to file information regarding sales to residents of the State instead of collecting GET. (CHOY)

HB667 RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY
Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism, with the cooperation of the departments of agriculture and health, to develop a detailed plan of action to simplify and consolidate permitting and licensing requirements for the production and processing of food by food production and processing facilities to comply with food safety requirements. (EVANS)

HB1187 RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX
Increases the liquor tax rates. (SAY BR)


COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
10:00 A.M.
ROOM 329
HEARING NOTICE

HB1494 RELATING TO SMOKING IN CONDOMINIUMS
Allows a condominium association, if not prohibited by its articles of incorporation or bylaws, to prohibit smoking within a condominium unit. Requires an association to prohibit smoking in common elements and covered limited common elements. (ICHIYAMA)


COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
10:00 A.M.
ROOM 309
HEARING NOTICE

HB577 RELATING TO CRIME
Establishes class A and B felony labor trafficking offenses, a nonpayment of wages offense, and an unlawful conduct with respect to documents offense. Establishes provisions related to prosecution of the offenses. Effective upon approval. (BELATTI)

HB946, HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Establishes the offenses of human trafficking in the first degree and sexual human trafficking in the first and second degrees. Establishes civil action for damages to victims of human trafficking. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB946 HD1) (AWANA)


COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
2:00 P.M.
ROOM 309
HEARING NOTICE

HB1330, HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUND
Extends the appropriation of a portion of Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund moneys for annual operating expenses of the John A. Burns School of Medicine until June 30, 2015, and adds annual reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1330 HD1) (NISHIMOTO)


COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
2:00 P.M.
ROOM 325
HEARING NOTICE

HB1368 RELATING TO ELECTIONS
Defines a party candidate and modifies the withdrawal process for a party candidate. Clarifies the filing process of nomination papers, and grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to resolve challenges to an individual's candidacy. (MORITA)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
2:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE AGENDA #1

HB564 RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND
Increases from 5% to 10% the percentage of moneys from the excess general fund balance to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund as a temporary source of funding for the State during times of emergency, severe economic downturn, and unforeseen reduction in revenues. (CHONG)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
3:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE AGENDA #2

HB79 RELATING TO STATE FUNDS
Repeals, terminates, or closes certain revolving and trust funds. Establishes provisions for automatic repeal of certain special and revolving funds beginning on 6/30/12. (CHOY)

HB273 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars, and large cigars that is equivalent to the tax imposed on a standard package of twenty cigarettes or little cigars. (YAMANE)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
3:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE AGENDA #3

HB1319 RELATING TO THE PROGRESSIVE TAX REFORM TASK FORCE
Establishes a task force within the department of taxation to reform Hawaii's tax laws. (SAY BR)