HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
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Rep. Greggor Ilagan, Chair |
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Rep. Ikaika Hussey, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Daniel Holt |
Rep. Chris Todd |
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Rep. Adrian K. Tam |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
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Rep. Shirley Ann Templo |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 |
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10:00 AM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL. Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel import income tax credit until 1/1/2036. Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; repealing the cap on claimable credits per taxpayer per taxable year and increasing the cap on total claimable credits for all eligible taxpayers per calendar year; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels with lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions below certain thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another one for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EEP, ECD, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Exempts from the general excise tax reimbursement to a motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits.
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ECD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for a position within the Administrative Services Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to assist with the transfer. Effective 7/1/ . (HD1)
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CAA, ECD, FIN |
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RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS. Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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AGR, ECD, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Greggor Ilagan Chair |
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