Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui

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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers on Friday wrapped up a legislative session heavily focused on addressing Maui's needs after last year's deadly Lahaina wildfire. They also took on Hawaii's housing shortage, tax cuts and measures to support distinctive Hawaii agricultural products like coffee and macadamia nuts. In a more lighthearted move, they adopted the “shaka” as the official state gesture. Here is a look at some of the major legislation passed during the 60-day session that began on Jan. 17