Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB682 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 682 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to taxation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 682
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to taxation.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. (a) The taxation rebalancing and repurposing task force is established within the department of taxation for administrative purposes only. The task force shall study the need to rebalance and repurpose the tax programs under the State's general excise tax law, income tax law, and county property tax laws. Specifically, the task force shall consider opportunities to make the administration of these programs more effective and efficient so that the programs are reallocated and realigned to: (1) Respond to the needs and desires of the residents in the State; (2) Minimize the duplication and redundancy of state and county resources; (3) Ensure that tax revenues are used for the programs that generated them; and (4) Lower the state tax burden on businesses and residents while ensuring that quality government services are provided to residents of the State and visitors. (b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designee: (1) The governor, who shall serve as chairperson; (2) The mayor of each county; (3) The speaker of the house of representatives; and (4) The president of the senate. (c) Members of the task force shall be exempt from section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses necessary for the performance of their duties, including travel expenses. (d) The task force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. (e) The department of taxation shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force. (f) The task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2022. SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2021. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. (a) The taxation rebalancing and repurposing task force is established within the department of taxation for administrative purposes only. The task force shall study the need to rebalance and repurpose the tax programs under the State's general excise tax law, income tax law, and county property tax laws. Specifically, the task force shall consider opportunities to make the administration of these programs more effective and efficient so that the programs are reallocated and realigned to:
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51	51	(1) Respond to the needs and desires of the residents in the State;
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53	53	(2) Minimize the duplication and redundancy of state and county resources;
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55	55	(3) Ensure that tax revenues are used for the programs that generated them; and
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57	57	(4) Lower the state tax burden on businesses and residents while ensuring that quality government services are provided to residents of the State and visitors.
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59	59	(b) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designee:
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61	61	(1) The governor, who shall serve as chairperson;
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67	67	(4) The president of the senate.
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69	69	(c) Members of the task force shall be exempt from section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses necessary for the performance of their duties, including travel expenses.
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71	71	(d) The task force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022.
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73	73	(e) The department of taxation shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the task force.
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75	75	(f) The task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2022.
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77	77	SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2021.
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91	91	Report Title: Taxation; Task Force; Rebalancing and Repurposing Description: Establishes a task force in the department of taxation to discuss the need to rebalance and repurpose the tax programs created by the general excise tax, income tax, and property tax laws. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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105	105	Establishes a task force in the department of taxation to discuss the need to rebalance and repurpose the tax programs created by the general excise tax, income tax, and property tax laws.
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113	113	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.