A selective digest of bills and briefings of interest Monday at the state Capitol. Click on the links for times, locations and details.

Measures regarding increasing the transient accommodations tax.

HB 935 Increases conveyance tax on properties to help watersheds.

SB 693 Pilot program for photo red light imaging detector system at intersections.

SB 571 Requires HART to collect county surcharge established by Honolulu; requires county to reimburse state for rail costs.

HB 314 Creates a state crowdfunding website to donate money fund projects.

HB 1080 Requires DOT to identify, fund and establish alternative bikeway projects. 

HB 1324 Requires annual registration and inspection of mopeds and enrollment in safety courses.

HB 980 Bans use of mobile electronic devices in cars except for emergencies. 

Decision making on the PLDC and 21st century schools, taxing sugary drinks, fees for bags and emergency contraception.

Informational briefing on protecting taro.

Informational briefing on why homeless people don’t use shelters.

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