Grassroot Institute Legislative Update

Week of February 1, 2016

HB326: Relating to the Bank of the State of Hawaii
The Grassroot Institute offered comments on HB326, a bill that would pave the way for the creation of a state bank.

HB2311: Relating to Reporting Deaths to State Agencies
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii offered its comments on HB2311, which authorizes the Dept. of Health to disclose the names of deceased persons to state agencies.

SB2719: Relating to Legislative Fiscal Impact Statements
The Grassroot Institute submitted comments on SB2719, which would require a fiscal impact statement for any proposed legislation that calls for an appropriation.

HB2135: Relating to Extracurricular Activities
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii submitted comments on HB2135, which would allow home schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school the would otherwise attend.

HB1913: Relating to Taxation
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii offered comments on HB1913, a bill that would exempt small businesses with an annual gross income of less than $50,000 from the general excise tax (GET).

SB3012: Relating to Corporate Income Tax
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii submitted its comments on SB3012, which would reduce the corporate tax rate by 50%.