HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino, Chair |
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Rep. Sean Quinlan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017 |
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9:00 A.M. |
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Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Replaces the state vehicle weight tax with a tax based on the assessed value of a vehicle.
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Increases the state motor vehicle weight tax
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RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. Directs the head of each state department or agency to convey title of all disputed highways situated within a county with a population of 500,000 or more to the respective county. Requires each county with a population of 500,000 or more to take ownership and jurisdiction over all roads over which there is a dispute over ownership between the State or any of its political subdivisions and a private party.
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Authorizes counties that have established a surcharge on state tax prior to 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge in perpetuity. Authorizes counties that have not established a surcharge by 7/1/2017 to establish a surcharge on state tax. Provides that the State shall retain an unspecified portion of surcharge proceeds for DOT. Requires a county's share of the county surcharge on state tax to be paid to the county on a monthly basis.
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Authorizes a county that has established a county surcharge on state tax to make the surcharge permanent. Reduces the rate of the surcharge from 0.5% to 0.375% after 12/31/22. Reduces the amount deducted from the county surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs of assessment, collection, and disposition from 10% to 5%. Requires counties to provide matching funds in order to receive surcharge proceeds.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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PAPER: Three (3) copies (including an original) to Room 304 in the State Capitol;
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________________________________________ Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino Chair |
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