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HI SB2743

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gil Riviere

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the protection of kalo (taro) farming as a state cultural objective under Hawaii's state plan.

  • Exempts up to $75,000 of annual income derived from direct sale of kalo products, land used for kalo farming, or activities directly related to kalo farming from state income tax.

  • Exempts amounts received from direct sale of kalo products, land used for kalo farming, or kalo farming-related activities from the general excise tax.

  • Applies tax exemptions to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Legislative Description

Kalo Farming; Protected Cultural Activity; Zoning, Income Tax, and General Excise Tax Exemptions

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2016
Water, Land, and Agriculture1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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