GE Tax Exemption Repeal

HB 1270 HD1 provides for a repeal of many tax exemptions, and provides for an evaluation of all tax credits and exemptions.

Read HCUL's testimony here.

Foreclosure Bills - Update

HB1411 HD2 - Passed third reading in the House, now goes on to the Senate.

HB894 HD1 - Passed third reading in the House, now goes on to the Senate.

SB651 SD2 - Passed third reading in the Senate, now goes on to the House.

Read HCUL's testimony in opposition here:
HB 1411

HB 894

SB 651

Read HCUL's letter of concern to Senator David Ige here.

Foreclosure Moratorium

House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce just passed HB 894 with amendments. The bill now would impose a 5-month moratorium on nonjudicial foreclosures.

Read HCUL's testimony in opposition here.

HB 678

This bill would have required any business or agency to pay for credit monitoring services for 3 years following a security breach.

The bill was passed with amendments, and in its current version will only apply to government agencies.

Read HCUL's testimony here.

26th Legislature Opens

After months of uncertainty, the House of Representatives announced that Speaker of the House Calvin Say would retain his post. Further committee assignments are forthcoming.

The Senate opened with its new President, Senator Shan Tsutsui of Maui.

Read coverage from the Star Advertiser here.

Tomorrow's Outlook

New York Times has released a set of projections for tomorrow's big elections. Click the links below to see their predictions (based on polling & demographic data) for Hawaii's big races:

Hawaii Governor

House District 1

House District 2

Senate

List of CULAC Candidates

Click on the link below to view the complete list of Congressional candidates who support credit union issues.

Tomorrow is Election Day, so please get out and VOTE for candidates who support the credit union movement!

2010 CULAC Candidates