THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
COMMITTEE
ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair
Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice-Chair
COMMITTEE
ON WAYS AND MEANS
Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Chair
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Vice-Chair
MEASURES DEFERRED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 04, 2017
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DATE:
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Tuesday, April 04, 2017
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TIME:
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9:25 AM
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PLACE:
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Conference Room 211
State Capitol
415 South Beretania Street
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DECISION MAKING ON THE
FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
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HB625
HD3 SD1
(SSCR1138)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a collocation permitting, application, review and approval
process for telecommunications companies proposing to install broadband
infrastructure on state- or county-owned structures, utility poles, light
standards, or buildings. Establishes the siting process. Takes effect on
5/22/2050. (SD1)
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PSM/ETT, CPH/WAM
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HB637
HD2 SD1
(SSCR954)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODES.
Amends the time frame for the review, update, and adoption of the Uniform
Plumbing Code as it relates to the Hawaii State Building Codes. Appropriates
funds for the State Building Code Council. (SD1)
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PSM/GVO, CPH/WAM
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HB848
HD2 SD1
(SSCR1129)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO ENERGY MODERNIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
SYSTEM.
Requires UH to develop a microgrid plan for one demonstration project at any
property owned, leased, or controlled by UH. Authorizes UH to select the
location for the project. Requires UH to report to the legislature.
Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HRE/TRE, CPH/WAM
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HB1471
HD3 SD1
(SSCR1154)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO TAXATION.
Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as a tax collection agent
on behalf of all of its operators and plan managers. Requires registered
transient accommodations broker tax collection agent's operators and plan
managers to obtain a GET license and TAT registration. Requires registered
transient accommodations broker tax collection agents to file periodic and
annual GET and TAT returns. Requires that each periodic return be
accompanied by an electronic cover sheet containing required information.
Requires all registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agents
to inquire and ensure that the transient accommodation is in compliance with
all pertinent state and county land use laws and remove advertisements for
transient accommodations for which operators and plan managers failed to
comply with land use or tax requirements. Requires the operator or plan
manager to provide verification of and a statement confirming compliance with
state and county land use laws in the form of a written certification,
verification, or permit issued by the appropriate county agency. Allocates a
per cent of GET and TAT taxes to the counties contingent upon establishment
of a process to provide verification of compliance by an operator or plan
manager with county land use laws. Applies to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2017. Effective date 5/22/2050. (SD1)
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ETT/PSM, CPH/WAM
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No testimony will be accepted.
FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and
measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both
underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the
agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 808-586-6070.