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SB2
Constitutional Amendment; BOE; Elected (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the Board of Education back to an elected board. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB3
Police Reports; Access; Investigation; Police Department
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB593 |
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SB4
County Licenses; Outdoor Advertising; Definitions
RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES AND BILLBOARDS.
Clarifies the definitions of the terms "billboards" and "outdoor advertising device" and the acts included in the phrases "displaying an outdoor advertising device" and "maintaining a billboard" as used in state law that governs county licenses for outdoor advertising. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, CPN |
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SB5
Public Improvements; State Building Design and Construction; New State Buildings; Disaster Preparedness; Hurricane; Standards
RELATING TO HURRICANE RESISTANT CRITERIA.
Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2023, for the capability of providing shelter refuge. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB6
Department of Human Services; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SB8
Administrative Rules; Rulemaking; Agencies; Digitally Accessibility; Searchability; Formatting
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Requires all state agencies adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to make the full text of the rules of the agency available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB10
Feral Roosters and Chickens; Management; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ROOSTERS AND CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of State Parks for the management of feral roosters and chickens on state lands. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KIM, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB11
Terrorist Screening Database; Terrorist Watch List; Firearms and Ammunition; Gun Permit Application Background Check
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Adds the requirement of notifying the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the gun permit application background check process. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB804 |
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SB12
Legislative Terms; Years of Service; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LIMIT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS THAT ANY PERSON MAY SERVE AS A STATE LEGISLATOR.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any person from serving more than a total of 16 years as a member of the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB13
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB735 |
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SB14
Liquor Commission; Liquor License; Complaints
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires the Liquor Commission to record all complaints against any licensee, regardless of whether the complaint is filed during or after the occurrence of the violation. Requires the Liquor Commission to review the history of complaints against any applicant at the time of application for a new license or renewal of an existing license. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB596 |
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SB15 SD1
Vessels; Harbors; Regulation of Noise; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Authorizes the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise from vessels at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
HB158 |
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SB16 HD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English and if the law has not been subsequently amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB17
Medical Informed Consent; Timing; Hawaii Medical Board; Standards
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained prior to the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
HB518 |
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SB18 SD1
Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
ECD, JHA |
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SB20 SD1
Child Care Centers for Eligible Children of State Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB800 |
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SB21
Internet Privacy; Ownership of Data; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
Proposes to amend Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, LEE |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB22 SD1
Bed Bugs; Landlords; Rental Dwelling Units; Infestations
RELATING TO BED BUGS.
Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
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SB23
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Restriction; Government Agencies; Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Clarifies that the residential zone restriction on the use of leaf blowers at certain hours includes residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies except in cases of emergency. kōkuʻa |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB594 |
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SB24
Combustion Engine-Powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Kim |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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SB25
Liquor Commission; License Renewal; Violations; Denial
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION.
Requires the Liquor Commission to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB26 SD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
HB524 |
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SB27
Sale of Combustion Engine-Powered Vehicles; Prohibition; Civil Penalty
RELATING TO VEHICLE SALES.
Prohibits the sale of any new combustion engine-powered vehicle by a person or entity that engages in the practice of selling vehicles to consumers. Imposes a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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SB28
Department of Transportation; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB808 |
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SB29
Judiciary; Domestic Abuse; Coercive Control; Litigation Abuse; Custody and Visitation Rights
RELATING TO CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
Adds coercive control and litigation abuse by a parent of a child to the list of factors the court shall consider in determining what constitutes the child's best interest when awarding custody and visitation rights to individuals. Defines "coercive control" and "litigation abuse". |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB30
Domestic Abuse; Order for Protection; Minors; Family Court; Judiciary
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB31 SD1
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB32 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment Commission; Office of Hawaiian Affairs (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN TO DRAW DISTRICT LINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the State Constitution to require the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan to draw district lines for the total number of members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Takes effect on July 1, 2050, upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB33
Ammunition; Purchase; Transfer; License to Sell
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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SB34 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Disposition of Real Property; Owner-Occupants
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates a temporary income tax credit for taxpayers who sell real property to owner-occupants. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, Kidani |
JDC, WAM |
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SB35 SD2
Civil Legal Services; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
HB811 |
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SB37
Illegal Fireworks; Department of Public Safety; Department of Transportation; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the shipping container inspection program and appropriates funds for the shipping container inspection program. Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, McKelvey |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB809 |
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SB38
Vital Statistics; Birth Certificate; Gender Marker
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Beginning 1/1/2024, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms beginning 7/1/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
HHS, JDC |
HB805 |
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SB39
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right to record law enforcement activities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, Keith-Agaran |
PSM, JDC |
HB806 |
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SB40 SD1
Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who contacts a law enforcement officer to come to a location to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity with the specific intent to infringe upon the person's rights under the Hawaii State Constitution or United State Constitution; discriminate against the person; cause the person to feel harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed; cause the person to be expelled from a place that the person is lawfully located; damage the person's reputation or standing within the community; or damage the person's financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interest shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. Effective January 1, 2024, requires the Department of Law Enforcement to also provide guidance on this Act. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB807 |
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SB41
Labor; Unpaid Internships; Students; Guidelines
RELATING TO LABOR.
Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
LBT, JDC |
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SB42
Labor; Shift Schedules; Fair Scheduling; Work Schedules; Notice; Employee; Employer
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB43
Employment; State and County Employers; Payment of Wages
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Amends the definition of "employer" in chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that chapter has no comparable provision in chapter 78, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to public officers and employees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
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SB44 SD2 HD3
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Creates a minimum penalty and raises the maximum penalty for every violation of the State Water Code. Clarifies that each day a violation exists or continues is a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. Appropriates funds for positions in the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB153, HB362 |
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SB46
Marriage; Legal Age
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HHS, JDC |
HB206 |
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SB47 HD2
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names; Randomization
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots, to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB48
Submerged Lands; Sea-Level Rise; Penalties; Easements
RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB49
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB331 |
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SB50
Plastic Straws; Prohibition; Fine; Exemption
RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.
Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB326 |
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SB52 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Members; Board of Trustees; Elections; Reapportionment Commission
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for five members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat. Requires that of the remaining four members of the Board of Trustees of the Office Hawaiian Affairs, two shall reside in an urban district of the State and two shall reside in a rural district of the State. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC |
HB66 |
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SB53
Firearms Possession; Surrender or Disposal
RELATING TO FIREARMS POSSESSION.
Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB64 |
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SB54 SD1 HD1
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use districts. Increases the amounts of fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies and their agents. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
EEP, CPC |
HB575 |
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SB55 SD2
Income Tax Credit for Low-Income Household Renters; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets for individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
ECD/HSG, FIN |
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SB56 SD2
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Requires the use of broadband audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2026. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to provide an exemption in the event broadband sirens are unavailable. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
LGO, CPC |
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SB57 SD2 HD2
Judiciary; ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S `ŌLELO HAWAI`I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to the judiciary to support the ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Awa, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB267 |
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SB58
Environmental and Agricultural Affirmation; Tourism; Declaration Form; Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
Modifies the existing plant and animal declaration form to also require in-bound travelers to the State to acknowledge state laws, federal laws, and individual responsibility to protect the environment and agriculture of the State. Requires all other documents travelers are required to complete to enter the State, except documents only relating to a dangerous communicable disease, to include an environmental and agricultural affirmation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
AEN/EET, JDC |
HB592 |
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SB59
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Excelerator Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
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SB60
Controlled Substances; Prescriptions; Out-Of-State Prescribers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes state-licensed and credentialed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are not physically in the State, to issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under a limited circumstance. Authorizes pharmacies to dispense the prescriptions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN |
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SB61
Health; Associate Physicians; Licensure
RELATING TO ASSOCIATE PHYSICIANS.
Creates a new category of professional licensure for associate physicians, which are recent medical school graduates who have passed certain medical exams but have not been placed into a residency program and who work under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide primary care in medically underserved areas. Prescribes the scope of practice of associate physicians. Creates requirements for collaborative practice agreements between associate physicians and collaborating physicians. Authorizes associate physicians to prescribe certain controlled substances. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HHS, CPN |
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SB62 SD2 HD1
UH; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Medical Residencies and Training; Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Reestablishes the Hawaii medical education special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii medical education special fund to the John A. Burns School of Medicine for graduate medical education and training programs, to create more residencies and training opportunities on the neighbor islands for medical students, and for medical student and residency training opportunities in partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HLT/HET, FIN |
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SB63 SD2 HD3 CD2
Board of Nursing; Nurses; Registered Nurses; Practical Nurses; Temporary Permits; Licenses; Exceptions
RELATING TO NURSES.
Effective 1/1/2025, allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumstances. Beginning 7/1/2025, allows an out-of-state licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with an application for a license to practice in the State. Excepts from license requirements nurses who are licensed in another state, territory, or country accompanying a patient from out-of-state for a period of less than two weeks and not employed or affiliated with a health care entity in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB64 SD1 HD1
Medicare Supplement Insurance; Medigap Insurance; Guaranteed-Issue Open Enrollment Period; Insurance Commissioner; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE.
Requires the insurance commissioner to establish an annual enrollment period for medigap insurance plans. Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage during the open enrollment period. Prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or making any premium rate distinctions due to various reasons, including health status. Requires the insurance commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB539 |
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SB65
Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; State Tourism Functional Plan; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainability
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB66 SD1
Harassment; Fishers
RELATING TO FISHING SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish by persons who are fishing in state waters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN |
WTL, JDC |
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SB68 SD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB69
Coastal Zone Management; Sea Level Rise; Adaptation Strategies
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Includes the establishment of a consistent and balanced framework for developing and implementing sea level rise adaptation strategies as an objective of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the promotion of research, study, and understanding of the suitability and impacts of different sea level rise adaptation as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the maintenance of a balance between public and private interests in implementing sea level rise adaptation and consideration of all appropriate sea level rise adaptations as policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program that any construction on shoreline be allowed if it is determined to preserve, protect, or rehabilitate the beach of be considered vital development. Requires the County Planning Commission to allow proposed development within the shoreline area and within the sea level rise exposure area under certain circumstances. Prohibits any policy or guideline for setting special area use permit application procedures that has the effect of a rule without complying with the rulemaking process. Preempts any rule, policy, or guideline inconsistent with the Special Management Area Guidelines. Allows counties to require that shoreline setback lines be established at greater distances in certain circumstances. Provides that no variance be denied for maintenance, renovation, or repair of a lawful nonconforming structure with exceptions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB770 |
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SB70 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program; Law Enforcement; Accreditation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
HB767 |
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SB71 SD1
Environmental Review; Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Exemption
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, GABBARD |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB699 |
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SB72 SD2
Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Public Utilities
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
For applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, requires the Public Utilities Commission to render decisions on certain renewable projects, power purchase agreements, and cost recovery applications within one hundred eighty days of the filing of the application and establishes procedures and requirements for the applications. Exempts certain power purchase agreement amendments from the Public Utilities Commission review and approval process in certain circumstances. Requires a public utility requesting an amendment to a power purchase agreement to submit an informational filing to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB73 SD1
HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Allows the Department of Agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than 500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB74 SD1
Special Management Areas; Development; Definition; Exclusions; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Establishes additional exclusions from the definition of "development" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. Repeals the 7,500 square foot threshold for single-family residence and authorizes the counties to further define single-family residence by ordinance for purposes of "development". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran |
WAL, JHA |
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SB75 SD2 HD1
State Historic Preservation Division; DLNR; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro |
WAL, FIN |
HB766 |
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SB76
Historic Preservation Reviews; Counties; State Historic Preservation Division; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Transfers authority for certain project reviews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Counties. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to certify third-party reviewers and defines the role of third-party reviewers. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allocate to the Counties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB77 SD1
Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, GABBARD, KANUHA, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran |
WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB78
Auditor; Performance Audit; Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB763 |
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SB79 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB534 |
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SB80
Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Counties; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB81 SD2
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation District
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district. Specifying that the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, with approval of the Board of Regents subject to quorum and majority requirements, may designate a member of the Board of Regents or past member of the Board of Regents with experience with Mauna Kea, to serve as the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' Designee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB82 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Division; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Land Leases; Revocable Permits; Powers
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Limits the discretion of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Land Division by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB272 |
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SB83
Capital Improvement Program; First Senatorial District; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the First Senatorial District. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE |
WAM |
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SB84 SD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Report; Statewide Sustainability Program; Sustainability Specialists; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB85 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB86 SD1 HD1
HDOA; State Agriculture Functional Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food by increasing local food self-sufficiency and exports. Requires the Governor to submit the updated plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB87 SD1
Green Jobs Youth Corps; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante |
WTL, WAM |
HB361 |
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SB88
Privately-Owned Roadways; Fuel Tax; State Tax
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
HB271 |
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SB89 SD1
Marine Management Areas; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO MARINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to comply with Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when designating marine management areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
WAL, JHA |
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SB90
Water Use Permits; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Establish Positions; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER USE PERMITS.
Repeals section 171-58, Hawaii Revised Statutes to eliminate the Board of Land and Natural Resources' power to issue water use permits. Establishes positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO |
WTL, WAM |
HB762 |
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SB91 SD1
Agrivoltaic; Renewable Energy; Agriculture; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to assess the possible implementation of widescale agrivoltaic adaptation and use statewide. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB92 SD1
Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Areas; Designations; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREAS.
Establishes a time limitation for community-based subsistence fishing area designations; provided that the Department of Land and Natural Resources may consider extending a designation in the year prior to the designation's expiration unless the designation is made through statute before its expiration. Establishes that designations made by statute shall remain valid for not more than years. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a status report to the Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and community-based subsistence fishing area stakeholders every five years. Repeals section 188-22.9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing the Haena community-based subsistence fishing area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB93 SD1 HD1
Recycled Water; Water Reuse Zones; County Agencies; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
Requires county agencies producing recycled water to establish water reuse zones within their service areas by January 1, 2024. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB768 |
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SB94 SD2 HD1
Special Activity Permit; Aquatic Research; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a special activity permit for aquatic research within ninety days from the date that it was submitted. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the special activity permit review process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, GABBARD, Dela Cruz |
WAL, FIN |
HB769 |
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SB95
Department of Human Services; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Employer; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to disregard passed-through child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine for an employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against a noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB96
Aquaculture Development Branch; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Aquaculture and Livestock Services Branch; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Development Branch within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, employees, and other capital of the Aquaculture and Livestock Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture to the new Aquaculture Development Branch. Makes appropriations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB97 SD1
Public Lands; Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB273 |
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SB98 SD2
DLNR; Aquatic Resources Division; Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program; Federal Funding; Reports
RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources to submit an annual report to the Legislature, beginning in 2025, summarizing the Division's expenditure of funds received from the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program for the preceding year and providing the recipient and purpose of each expenditure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB99 SD1 HD1
HDOA; Meat and Poultry Inspection Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a meat and poultry inspection program. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB100 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB354 |
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SB101 SD1
Mobility Management Task Force; DOT; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the statewide Mobility Management Task Force, established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro |
HHS/TCA, WAM |
HB415 |
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SB102
General Excise Tax; Medical Services; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts services provided by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or licensed medical practitioner from the general excise tax. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB103
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability for a Mayor or the Governor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
HB522 |
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SB104
Department of Education; Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
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SB106 SD2 HD2
DOH; DOE; Report; COVID-19; Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Fevella, Kim, Richards |
HLT, EDN, FIN |
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SB107 SD1 HD1
Education; Board of Education; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes a majority of the members of the Board of Education to elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board. Allows the members to annually elect a chairperson upon the start of the next confirmed term for members. Removes the requirement that the chairperson be an at-large member. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, KIM, Fevella, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
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SB108
Instructional Materials; Assistive Technology; Eligible Students; Technology Mediated Instruction; National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard
RELATING TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for use by the Department of Education in preparation of instructional materials for eligible students. Defines "eligible student" in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Copyright Act. Requires the Department of Education to obtain instructional materials in accessible formats whenever available from the publisher or the National Instructional Materials Access Center when materials are not available from the publisher in the appropriate, accessible format needed by an eligible student. Requires instructional materials to be sufficient for grade level progress by eligible students. Requires the Department of Education to provide assistive technology devices and services for eligible students. Repeals requirements for publishers to provide computer diskettes conforming to American Standard Code for Information Interchange. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Richards |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB111
Public Employment; Employees; COVID-19; Vaccination Policies; Emergency Proclamation; Reinstatement
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, Aquino |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB52 |
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SB112
Tourism; Tourism Liaison Officer; Office of the Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, Kanuha, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
HB1239 |
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SB113 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Made Program; DBEDT; Production; Made in Hawaii Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Awa, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB266 |
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SB114
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Division; Aquaculture Program; Aquatic Biorisk-based Framework; Biocontainment Standards Framework; Aquatic Livestock
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture to administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Animal Industry Division to develop a risk-based framework for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process and to undertake certain activities to develop and expand the aquaculture industry. Defines aquatic biorisk, aquatic livestock, and biocontainment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB489 |
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SB115
Aquaculture; Aquacultural Area Lease Program; Department of Agriculture; State Facilities; State Lands; State Marine Waters; Ocean and Submerged Lands
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture, an Aquacultural Area Lease Program for the purpose of identifying state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use and lease as commercial aquacultural areas. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of the Act. Allows the program to use the moneys in the Aquaculture Development Special Fund to carry out the purposes of the Act and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the Aquaculture Development Special Fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the program from being subject to the Hawaii Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Act. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Kidani, Kim |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB488 |
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SB116 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim |
CAI, FIN |
HB499 |
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SB117
Special Number Plates; Carissa Kainani Moore; Motor Vehicles; Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, Shimabukuro |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB338 |
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SB118
Special Number Plates; Honolulu Museum of Art; Commemoration
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, KANUHA, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB477 |
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SB119 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts Pilot Program; Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee to establish the Performing Arts Pilot Program to select, review, and fund grant proposals for performing arts events. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include administration of the Performing Arts Pilot Program. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, McKelvey, Shimabukuro |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
HB476 |
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SB120
University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
HRE, WAM |
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SB121
Firearms; Sensitive Places; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the carrying of a firearm in sensitive places. Defines sensitive places. Establishes penalties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB122
Firearms; Permits to Acquire; Safety and Training Requirements; Aliens; Fee
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes uniform firearms safety and training requirements for applicants of permits to acquire firearms, regardless of firearm type. Prohibits the issuance of permits to acquire firearms to aliens who are not state law enforcement officers. Requires a fee of not less than $100 for permits, or applications for permits. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB123
Firearms; Reporting Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a person to report the person's lost, stolen, or destroyed firearms to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for failure to report and false reporting. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB124
Firearms; Prohibition; School Property; School Buses; School-Sponsored Functions
RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Prohibits the possession of firearms on school property and school buses and at school-sponsored functions. Exempts certain law enforcement officers and instructors and participants of certain educational or training programs. Establishes that violators are guilty of a class B felony. Requires children enrolled in school who are in violation to be excluded from school attendance for not less than one year. Defines school, school bus, school property, and school-sponsored function. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim |
PSM/EDU, JDC |
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SB125
Tip Credit; Minimum Wage; Employment
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
Beginning January 1, 2024, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
LBT, WAM |
HB1372 |
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SB126
Noise; Motor Vehicles; Sound Amplification Systems
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits the operation of a vehicle sound amplification system that can be heard outside the vehicle from a distance of thirty feet or more while the vehicle is on a public roadway, street, or highway, or within any residential zone or district. Establishes penalties for violations. Makes certain exemptions |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
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SB127
Bicycle; Moped; Registration; Fee; Refund
RELATING TO BICYCLE AND MOPED FEES.
Allows the registration fee for bicycles and mopeds to be refundable and prorated. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB128
Noise Violation Monitoring System Program; Established; State Community Noise Code; Vehicles; Noise Pollution; Fines; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes the photo noise violation monitoring system law. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program to enforce the State Community Noise Code, implemented by the State on any state or county highways within the respective county. Allows the State to establish and implement a photo noise violation monitoring system imposing monetary liability on the registered owner of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with the State Community Noise Code. Establishes fines. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Increases maximum fines. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB129 SD1 HD2
Department of Human Services; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services; Minors; Consent; Providers
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to take steps to ensure pertinent youth obtain and receive services from the juvenile justice or child welfare systems and maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor children. Makes permanent the amendments to the definition of "provider" as it relates to entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to consenting minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Kidani, Richards |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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SB130 SD1
Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; Foreign Court; Family Court; Apostasy; Religion; Homosexuality; Capital Punishment; Application
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD-CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT.
Allows state courts discretion to not enforce a child-custody determination of a foreign country if the child-custody law of the foreign country imposes capital punishment for apostasy, religious or political beliefs, or homosexuality, and a parent or child demonstrates risk of being subject to the law. Defines "apostasy". Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JHA |
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SB131
Prohibited Acts Related to Female Genital Mutilation; Penal Code; Department of Health; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; County Prosecutors; Annual Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
Establishes the class B felony offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties to keep annual statistics on cases involving prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires the Administrator of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to annually compile and report these county statistics to the Legislature. Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for ongoing or suspected cases of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB132
Substance Abuse Treatment; Nonreligious Programs; Written Notification
RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Requires a written notice to defendants and eligible paroled prisoners of their right to complete a nonreligious substance abuse treatment program. Requires a list of nonreligious substance abuse treatment programs to be provided. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, LEE, RHOADS, Inouye, Kidani, Richards |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
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SB133
Department of Education; School Days; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the - school year, requires public high schools to start at 9:00 a.m. and public elementary and middle schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, Keohokalole, McKelvey |
EDU, WAM |
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SB134
Water Fluoridation; Department of Health; Water Testing; Training; Report
RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
Establishes water fluoridation requirements for privately-owned and government entity water suppliers in the State to conform with the United States Department of Health and Human Services standards for optimal water fluoridation levels. Exempts federal water suppliers. Requires water suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels at intervals established by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to water suppliers for the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB135
Zero Net Vehicle Growth Policy; Dealers; Import
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Beginning January 1, , establishes a zero net vehicle growth policy in the State to ensure that the number of vehicles in the State does not exceed the vehicle threshold. Prohibits the importation of a vehicle into the State unless the dealer or individual importing the vehicle demonstrates proof that an existing vehicle in the State was recycled, destroyed, or transported out of the State and the importation of the vehicle does not cause the total number of vehicles in the State to exceed the vehicle threshold. Requires proof of compliance for dealers and individuals importing vehicles into the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, Kidani |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB136
Procurement Code; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Evaluation; State and County Redevelopment; Housing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of mass transit stops or stations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB137
Gender Equity; Public Restrooms
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, retrofitted, or installed after 1/1/2024 have two female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal. Requires certain state building construction that is constructed or substantially modified after 1/1/2024 to provide for the installation of a gender-neutral bathroom with at least three stalls. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB138
Board of Education; Asian American History; Curriculum
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Asian American history. Requires the Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school complex areas instructional material that shall be the guidelines for development of the Asian American history education in each school and monitor compliance. Requires that each school complex area determines the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction in Asian American history. Requires Asian American history to be taught in each public school commencing the 2023-2024 school year. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Kidani, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
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SB139 SD2 HD1
HPHA; OHA; Study; Affordable Housing; State-Owned Lands; Mass Transit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
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SB140 SD1
Housing Shortage; Housing Sites; Housing Demands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KANUHA, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB142
Income Tax; Mortgage Interest Deduction
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the Department of Taxation to calculate the savings and report the revenue gained to the Director of Finance by September 1 of each year. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB143
Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
AEN, CPN |
HB1277 |
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SB144
Compacts of Free Association; Task Force; Census; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
Establishes the compacts of Free Association Census Task Force within the Department of Human Services to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB145
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Proposals
RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS.
Allows offerors to revise their proposals after the submission deadline and prior to award so that the purchasing agency may obtain a best offer, not only a best and final offer. Allows a purchasing agency to conduct alternative negotiation methods to award a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals. Removes the requirements to (1) award a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals based solely on price and evaluation factors and (2) file the basis on which the award of a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals was made. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, Kidani, Richards |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB146
Procurement; Professional Services; List of Qualified Persons
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Allows procuring agencies to use a list of qualified persons for a particular professional service for up to three years. Allows purchasing agencies to waive any requirement for professional service providers who are on a prepared list of qualified persons to submit an updated list of qualifications and expressions of interest for at least three years from the date that the prepared list was created. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran, McKelvey, Richards |
GVO, WAM |
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SB147
Mental Health Screenings; Behavioral Health Screenings; Department of Education; Students; Staff; K-12; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Education to administer annual mental health or behavioral health screenings to all students, faculty, and staff members at public schools. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, Elefante, Richards |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB148
Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Device; Prohibition; Date of Birth
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale or furnishing of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device to a person born on or after January 1, 2003. Prohibits the possession or consumption of a tobacco product in a public place by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the purchase or possession of any tobacco product or electronic smoking device by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, Elefante, Kidani, Rhoads |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB149 SD1
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires bills returned by the Governor to be heard by the Legislature within 30 days for the bill to be further amended. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB150
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, LEE, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB152
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Chiropractor; Naturopathic, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture Treatment; Physical Therapy; Therapeutic Massage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes prescriptions made by chiropractors for physical therapy and therapeutic massage treatment to qualify as a motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefit. Replaces the existing cap on the number of chiropractic treatment visits that qualify for motor vehicle insurance coverage with a number of visits that are deemed medically necessary. Amends the reimbursement amount for chiropractic treatment from $75 per visit to an amount tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Repeals the thirty-visit cap on combined naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, CPN |
HB638 |
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SB153
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB843 |
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SB154 SD1 HD1
Department of Education; School Meal Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program, subject to income eligibility. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1462 |
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SB155 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Office of International and Regional Partnerships; Study Abroad; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Maui college's office of international and regional partnerships for students to participate in study abroad programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HET, FIN |
HB844 |
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SB156 SD1 HD1
Board of Education; Community Forums; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
HB845 |
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SB157
Cemeteries; Cemetery Authority; Exemption; Churches; Repeal
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Repeals the exemption granted to churches by Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, relating to bonding requirements and fee requirements for licenses, renewals, and reinstatements of licenses applicable to cemeteries and funeral trusts. Clarifies that the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs shall exempt any cemetery authority from the bonding requirement and the fee requirements for license, renewal, and reinstatement upon proof satisfactory to the Director that the cemetery authority does not sell for financial profit. Effective retroactively to 09/15/2020. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
CPN |
HB646 |
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SB158 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Consumer Commodities; Consumer Packages
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver a consumer commodity or consumer package to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Richards |
CPC/JHA |
HB643 |
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SB159
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol seltzer beverages, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB647 |
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SB160
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JHA |
HB1469 |
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SB161 SD1
YMCA of Honolulu; Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health; Grant-in-Aid; Mental Health and Wellness; Youths ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates grant funding to the YMCA of Honolulu for its Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health to address the statewide declining mental health outcomes of youths related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB1342 |
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SB163 SD1
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementias; Public Health Campaign; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to be expended by the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Campaign. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
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SB164 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; Health Professional Shortage Areas; University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program for health care professionals. Requires funds to be expended in coordination with the John A. Burns School of Medicine of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Requires matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, FIN |
HB661 |
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SB165
Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning January 1, 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
HB1221 |
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SB166
Firearms; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a ten round capacity. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM, JDC |
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SB167
Campaign Spending Commission; Investigator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Elefante |
JDC, WAM |
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SB168
Department of Health; State-Licensed Care Facilities; Inspections; Public Notice; Website Posting
RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
HHS, CPN |
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SB169
Health; Medicaid; Insurance; Ambulance Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage of ambulance services. Authorizes Medicaid programs, and requires private insurers, to cover community paramedicine services rendered statewide by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB170 SD1
Zero to Three Court; Third Circuit; Judiciary; Program Coordinator Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.
Establishes a Zero to Three Court Program Coordinator position. Expands the Zero to Three Court to the Third Circuit. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Richards |
JDC, WAM |
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SB171
Income Tax; High Income Taxpayers; Tax Rates
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Raises the state income tax rate by five per cent for taxpayers in the highest income bracket for six years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB172
UH; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Community College Access; Financial Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Expands eligibility for the Hawaii community college promise program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds to expand access to community college to qualified Hawaii residents through Hawaii community college promise program scholarships. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HRE, WAM |
HB78 |
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SB173
Department of Transportation; Vision Zero
RELATING TO VISION ZERO.
Requires the Department of Transportation and the counties to implement a Vision Zero program in Hawaii by 7/1/2024. Establishes a goal of no traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2045. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB174
Gender Representation; Corporate Boards; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, Kim, Shimabukuro |
CPN, JDC |
HB1191 |
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SB175
Recycling; State Facilities; Department of Accounting and General Services; Study; Department of Health; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires state agencies to implement an on-site recycling program using rules issued by the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, at buildings and facilities managed, maintained, or serviced by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to conduct a study on the benefits and costs in increasing reuse and reduce efforts throughout the State, recycling streams, and solid waste management in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB176
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge; Tax Assessment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030 at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030 and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB177
Office of Elections Package; Contests; Mandatory Recounts; Procedures
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB129 |
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SB178
Office of Elections Package; Mail-In Ballots; Validity; Timeframe
RELATING TO VALIDATION OF BALLOTS.
Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB130 |
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SB180
Office of Elections Package; Electronic Voting System; Definitions; Electronic Voting Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Defines "direct recording electronic voting system", "marksense ballot voting system", and "mechanical tabulation system". Amends the definition of "electronic voting system" to include the mechanical tabulation system and marksense ballot voting system. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the Chief Election Officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB132 |
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SB181 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; County Ethics Boards or Commissions; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COUNTY ETHICS.
Provides one-time grants-in-aid to the respective ethics boards of the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, and to the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB134 |
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SB183
Ethics Commission Package; Legislative Allowance; Rules; Reporting
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ALLOWANCE.
Requires each chamber of the Legislature to post on the Legislature's website a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective chamber. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB136 |
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SB184
Package; Ethics Commission; Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Requires the statement of expenditures filed with the State Ethics Commission to include information on the identity, by bill number, resolution number, budget cost or program identification number, or other identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB137 |
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SB185
Ethics Commission Package; Mandatory Lobbyist Training
RELATING TO MANDATORY LOBBYIST TRAINING.
Requires the State Ethics Commission to establish and administer a lobbyist training course and makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB138 |
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SB186
State Ethics Commission Package; Public Employment; Nepotism; Prohibition
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative for public employment. Prohibits a legislator or public employee from supervising a relative in public employment. Prohibits a legislator or employee from awarding a contract to a relative. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
HB139 |
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SB187
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Records
RELATING TO RECORD DISPOSITION.
Provides the State Ethics Commission with the discretion to maintain or destroy records of financial disclosure statements beyond the current 6-year statutory requirement. Applies retroactively to applicable disclosures that are in the Commission's possession and control. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB140 |
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SB188
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Legislators; Lobbyists; Relationships
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Requires each state legislator to include within the legislator's disclosures of financial interest the names of certain lobbyists with whom the legislator has a relationship. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB141 |
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SB189
State Ethics Commission Package; Gifts: Lobbyists; Penalty
RELATING TO GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
Prohibits lobbyists from making gifts that are prohibited under state ethics law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB142 |
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SB190
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Provides for additional use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette certification fees to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB143 |
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SB191
State Fire Council Package; Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/WAM |
HB144 |
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SB192
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB145 |
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SB194
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Campaign Contributions; Candidate Committees; Solicitation; Acceptance
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Amends section 11-357, HRS, to prohibit elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the State Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB89 |
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SB195
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee and Noncandidate Committee Fundraisers
RELATING TO COMMITTEE FUNDRAISERS.
Amends section 11-342, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase transparency by requiring candidate committees and noncandidate committees to file fundraiser notices regardless of the price or suggested contribution for attending the function. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB90 |
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SB196
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Judgments; Enforcement of Judgments; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: (1) amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within 20 days of receipt of the Commission's preliminary determination; and (2) amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB91 |
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SB197 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of fines for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against certain noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of the officers of the noncandidate committee, if the noncandidate committee does not have the funds to pay the fine. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB92 |
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SB198
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee and Noncandidate Committee Organizational Reports
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS.
Amends sections 11-322 and 11-333, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the Campaign Spending Commission ("Commission") to publish on its website the names of candidate and persons who qualify as noncandidate committees who fail to file an organizational report or a corrected organizational report with the Commission. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB93 |
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SB199
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to disallow the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB94 |
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SB200 SD1
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by fifty per cent. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to ten per cent of the expenditure limit for each election. Increases the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Appropriates unspecified sums for the increase in the Partial Public Financing Program. Appropriates $200,000 for the Campaign Spending Commission to hire two additional staff members. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB95 |
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SB201 SD1 HD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Campaign Contributions; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS BY STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES OF THE STATE.
Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB96 |
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SB202
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Preliminary Determination; Order; Method of Service
RELATING TO PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE.
Provides for the service of the commission's preliminary determination of probable cause via first-class mail. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB97 |
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SB204
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contributions
RELATING TO LIMITING A CAMPAIGN'S ACCEPTANCE OF CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Limits to $100 the total amount of cash a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee may accept from a single person during each election period. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB99 |
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SB205 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2023, and ending on 6/30/2025. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB133 |
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SB206
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; ERS; Retirement Age
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB115 |
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SB207
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Special Management Areas; Land Use
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Expands exclusions to the definition of "development" for purposes of special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB116 |
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SB208
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; County Regulation; Repeal
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB117 |
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SB209
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Statewide Traffic Code; Ordinances; County Highways
RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES.
Clarifies that each county may, by ordinance, designate certain sections of county highways as areas in which stopping, standing, or parking vehicles is prohibited or restricted. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB118 |
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SB212
City and County of Honolulu Package; Professional Engineers; Government Experience
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Provides that a person having professional-level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer is eligible for licensure as a professional engineer. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB102 |
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SB213
City and County of Honolulu Package; ERS; Reporting Standards; Final Specifications
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows departments and agencies time to comply with Employees' Retirement System reporting standards based on when final specifications are provided by the Employees' Retirement System. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB103 |
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SB215
City and County of Honolulu Package; License Plates; Okinas; Capitalization
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in license plates. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB105 |
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SB216
City and County of Honolulu Package; Counties; Powers; Real Property; Liens; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes a county to proceed with a power of sale on real property subject to a recorded lien. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
HB106 |
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SB217
City and County of Honolulu Package; Driver's Licenses; Renewal; Online; Electronic; Digital
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Authorizes the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB107 |
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SB218
City and County of Honolulu Package; Public Notice; Official Website
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Allows government agencies to publish public notices on their official websites as an alternative to publishing them in the newspaper. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB108 |
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SB219 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Package; County Zoning
RELATING TO COUNTY ZONING.
Clarifies county zoning to explicitly authorize counties to adopt zoning regulations that eliminate or amortize land uses or structures established after the effective date of the first comprehensive zoning ordinance adopted by a county and zoning regulations that restrict the time, place, manner, or duration of a land use activity that do not create different types of land uses by limiting the time, place, manner, or duration of a use of land. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB109 |
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SB220
City and County of Honolulu Package; License Plates; Diacritical Marks
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the use of diacritical marks for Hawaiian words on special number plates. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA |
HB110 |
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SB221 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 06/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB120 |
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SB222 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB121 |
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SB223 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program; Judiciary
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program for each county with a population greater than five hundred thousand to be administered by the Judiciary. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB122 |
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SB224 SD2 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Noise Pollution; County Ordinances; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Allows for noise control infractions to be processed under the traffic and emergency period infractions adjudication process. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over noise control infractions committed by minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB123 |
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SB225
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB124 |
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SB226
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Defendant's Presence
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing circumstances in which the presence of a defendant is required for court proceedings or may be waived. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB125 |
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SB227
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Increases the penalties for bribery under certain circumstances. Amends the offense of obstruction of justice to include obstruction by force, threat of force, coercion, fraud, or deception. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB126 |
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SB229
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Unmanned Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of unmanned aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB128 |
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SB230
Maui County Council Package; Minimum Wage; County Powers
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Authorizes each county to establish a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB111 |
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SB231
Maui County Council Package; ERS; Retirement Age
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB112 |
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SB232
Maui County Council Package; Procurement; Past Performance; Contractors; Responsibilities of Offerors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Requires procurement officers, when assessing an offeror's responsibility, to require the offeror to submit answers to questions contained in a standard questionnaire. Establishes certain questions that must be included in the questionnaire. Requires offerors to submit the questionnaire on an annual basis to be prequalified as responsible for projects by the procurement office. Provides that the information furnished in response to the questionnaire shall be available for public inspection and duplication. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB113 |
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SB233
Maui County Council Package; Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Testimony
RELATING TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT OPEN MEETINGS.
Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB114 |
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SB234
Honolulu Police Department Package; Negligent Concealment of a Firearm by a Licensee
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB119 |
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SB235 SD1 HD1
Attorney General; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Human Trafficking; Prevention; Victim Assistance
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Establishes a statewide human trafficking prevention program overseen by the department of the attorney general to provide services and assistance to commercially sexually exploited children and victims of human trafficking. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB579 |
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SB236
Rules of Evidence; Victim-Counselor Privilege; University of Hawaii; Confidential Advocates
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
Expands the victim-counselor privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Increases the minimum number of hours of training a domestic violence victims' counselor must complete to be considered a victim counselor. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB580 |
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SB237 SD1
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Domestic Violence; Training
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on the dynamics of domestic violence every three years and submit a letter or certificate of completion of the training course to the Family Court. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
HHS, JDC |
HB581 |
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SB238 SD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Reparations; Insurance Premiums; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Establishes a working group to examine reparations for victims of child sexual abuse and the fiscal impact for childcare insurance providers, including increased premiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
HHS, JDC |
HB582 |
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SB240
DOE; Shade and Fruit Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Establishes the shade and fruit tree program beginning on 1/1/2024 in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB332 |
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SB241
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Food; Medical Services; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Awa, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB242
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial; Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB243
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Guards; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
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SB244
Corrections; Goods; Procurement; Manufacture; Production
RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
Provides that any goods provided to any state agency by the correctional industries program shall be: (1) produced or manufactured by the program; or (2) pre-existing goods that are substantially altered or customized by the program for the purpose of facilitating use of the goods by a state agency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB245
Proposed Actions; Environmental Impact Statements; Hearings
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires for each draft environmental assessment and draft environmental impact statement a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Chang, Kidani |
AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB246
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Elected Members; DHHL; Director
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Chang, Kidani |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB247
Procurement; Change Order; Cost Increases; Scope of Work
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purpose. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Wakai |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB248
Hawaii Community Development Authority; OHA; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
HWN/HOU/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB249 SD1
University of Hawaii; President of the University of Hawaii; Chancellor
RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB250
DOE; Out-Of-Service-Area Attendance; District Exemption; Geographic Exception; Report
RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE.
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5-year phaseout period. Requires the Department of Education to submit annual progress reports. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB251
Counties; Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology; Grant In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grant in aid. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Kidani |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB252
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Energy Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Chang |
EET, CPN |
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SB253
Residential Property; Nonresident Aliens; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
HB280 |
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SB254
Abortion; Pain Capable; Dismemberment; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB255
Disaster Preparedness; Evacuation Routes; Large Trees; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Chang |
PSM, WAM |
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SB256
HHFDC; Current and Returning Resident Down Payment Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB257
Public Service; Vacancies
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the abolishment of any state public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
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SB258
Gambling; Drugs; Special Intergovernmental Task Force; Community Safe Zones
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB259
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Minors
RELATING TO CRIME.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Kidani |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB260
DOE; Vocational, Trade, and Career Pathway Training
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to employ individuals as vocational, technical, or career pathway teachers. Authorizes Department of Education teachers to instruct vocation, technical, or career pathway classes without possessing an applicable bachelor's degree. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB261 SD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiaries; Monthly Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB262 SD1 HD1
Medical Residency; Physician Shortage; JABSOM; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to support and expand physician residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HET, HLT, FIN |
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SB263 SD1
State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to Native Hawaiian healing and health. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Awa |
HWN/HHS, JDC |
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SB264
Counties; HDOT; Mass Transit Fares; Fare Increases; Transit-Based Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB265
LUC; DHHL; DLNR; UH; Public Notice; Land Use; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or the University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the county in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EET/HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB266
Abortion Survivors; Infants Born Alive; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Requires medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment for all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB267
Transportation; Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; Regulations
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Amends various definitions of "moped" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
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SB268
Tax Expenditure Accountability; Tax Expenditures; Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Kim |
WAM |
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SB269
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; DBEDT; Qualified Production
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the department of business, economic development, and tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Kim |
EET, WAM |
HB1436 |
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SB270 SD1
Tip Credit; Department of Labor and Industrial Relation; Wage and Hour Law; Investigative Standards; Education Program; Annual Report
RELATING TO INCOME.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report on the enforcement of the wage and hour law in the State to the Legislature. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish: (1) investigation standards that protect the identity of an employee who files a complaint with the Wage Standards Division to report any wage and hour violations by their employer; and (2) an education program for employees and employers on federal and state wage and hour laws, including tip credit and prohibitions against employer retaliation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB271
Public Safety; Corrections; Honolulu Federal Detention Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
PSM, WAM |
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SB272
Health Insurance; Coverage; Mammography; Radiological Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography on terms at least as favorable as the terms for other radiological examinations |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Aquino, Kidani, Kim |
HHS, CPN |
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SB273
Breast Cancer; Annual Mammography; Risk Factor Screening; Health Insurance
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Expands coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include an annual mammogram for a woman of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer, risk factor screening for women 30 years of age and older, and additional supplemental imaging for any woman, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by an applicable American College of Radiology guideline. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HHS, CPN |
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SB274
Ewa Beach Public and School Library; DOE; James Campbell High School; Transfer
RELATING TO THE EWA BEACH PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY.
Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
EDU, WAM |
HB1435 |
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SB275
Electric Utilities; County Boards of Water Supply; DOE; Teachers; Compensation; Round Up; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM/CPN |
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SB276
CIP; 20th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Kim, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB277
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Leases; Non-Residential Use; Fair Market Value; Subleases
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Provides that licenses and leases for certain non-residential lots and tracts of land under issued pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, shall be issued based on fair market value, subject to certain exceptions. Prohibits subletting of certain lots and tracts of land. Clarifies that existing exceptions to conditions in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, that prohibit a beneficiary from subletting a tract do not apply if the tract if also used for non-residential purposes. Clarifies that certain provisions relating to subleases shall not be construed to override other provisions against transfers of licenses or subletting. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB278 SD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Mass Transit; Portraits
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB279 SD1 HD1
Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Ketamine Therapy; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, Shimabukuro |
HUS, CPC, FIN |
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SB280
DOE; Temporary Positions; Legislature; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Allows the Department of Education to create temporary positions under certain conditions. Amends the requirement that the Department of Education report the creation of temporary positions to the Department of Budget and Finance by requiring that the report also be sent to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB281 SD2 HD1
College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to a college savings program established under chapter 256, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after an unspecified date. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB282
Works of Art Special Fund; Percentage of Capital Improvement Projects; Reduced
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Reduces the amount transferred to the works of art special fund from 1% to 0.5% of all state fund appropriations for capital improvements designated for the construction cost element. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Awa, Kidani |
TCA, WAM |
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SB283
Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; DOE
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PER-PUPIL FUNDING.
Excludes from the charter school per-pupil funding calculation all amounts relating to programs that provide comparable benefits for all public school students regardless of whether the student is a Department of Education school student or a public charter school student. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
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SB284 SD2 HD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Kalanimoku Data Center; Data Centers; Information Technology; Procurement; Storage; Decommissioning
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the technology services consolidation working group to, by 6/30/2024, decommission the office of enterprise technology services' data center located in the Kalanimoku building; relocate the entire office of enterprise technology services data center to an interim primary, secure, and resilient facility; and, by 6/30/2028, use cloud storage to securely store all state electronic data, with any cloud storage servers or other systems or hardware having their primary production system located within the State; provided that software-as-a-service solutions provided only outside the State are not subject to this restriction. Requires a report by the technology services consolidation working group. Extends to 6/30/2028 the dissolution date of the technology services consolidation working group. Establishes requirements for procurement contracts for information technology-related projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Kidani |
LGO/HET, FIN |
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SB285 SD2 HD2
Department of Health; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Cesspools; New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB286
Cesspools; New Waste Management Solution and Cesspool System Demonstration Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a three-year New Waste Management Solution and Cesspool System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool Report; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB287 SD1 HD1
Agricultural Districts; Condominium Property Regimes; Counties; Condominium Maps; Zoning
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Authorizes counties to require their approval for condominium projects located in agricultural districts that are greater than ten acres prior to the creation of the condominium property regime. Requires a condominium map to be accompanied by a letter certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to the applicable County's zoning laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro |
WAL/AGR, CPC |
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SB288
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Culinary Institute of the Pacific; Attached Agency; Transfer
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC.
Transfers the Culinary Institute of the Pacific from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as an administratively attached agency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/EET, WAM |
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SB289
DOE; Student Instruction; Funds Carryover; Budgeting
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which they were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB290 SD2
DOE; Funds Carryover; Budgeting; Temporary Positions; Legislature; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which the funds were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the Department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements. Requires the Department of Education to report the creation of temporary positions to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB291 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Program Memoranda; Variance Reports; Program Size Indicators; Effectiveness Measures; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda and variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB292 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Variance Reports; Program Size Indicators; Effectiveness Measures; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB293 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Program Memoranda; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards |
LGO, FIN |
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SB294
Child Welfare System; Child Welfare Services; Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Coalition; Malama ‘Ohana Program; Report; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes under the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Coalition a collective impact program called the Malama ‘Ohana Program to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Requires the Malama ‘Ohana Program to report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Kim, Richards |
HHS, WAM |
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SB296 SD2 HD1
Reports to Legislature; Governor; Principal Departments; Deadline; Streamlining; Consolidation
RELATING TO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
Requires the Governor and state agencies to recommend a date by which statutorily required reports must be submitted to the Legislature, and to identify any reports that should not be subject to that uniform date and the reasons therefor. Requires the Governor to propose legislation to implement the proposed deadline and streamline existing reporting requirements by repealing or consolidating any duplicative, obsolete, or extraneous reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
LMG, FIN |
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SB297 SD2 HD1
Grant-In-Aid; Land Transfer
RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
Requires organizations to obtain legislative approval prior to the disposition of land that was acquired using state grants, but only if the land was acquired after the enactment of this Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB298 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Property; Acquisition; Condemnation; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to acquire any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use; own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property acquired; and acquire by condemnation real property for immediate or future use. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude non-ceded lands to which the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency holds title. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB299 SD2 HD1
OHA; Proposed Budget; Governor; Judiciary; Legislature
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED SUBMISSIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Authorizes the legislature, upon the agreement of form by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to specify the form in which the proposed budgets of the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs are submitted to the legislature. Requires the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs to conform no later than 12/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB300 SD2 HD1
Public Moneys; Land; Improvement
RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR LAND IMPROVEMENTS.
Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB301
School Facilities Authority; Affordable Housing; Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Amends Act 257, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to authorize the School Facilities Authority to provide affordable housing to Department of Education teachers. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Awa, Keohokalole, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB302 SD2 HD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Data Servers; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Temporarily reinstates the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit. Expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires a report from the department of taxation analyzing the tax implications for specified exemptions and exclusions from chapters 237 and 238, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HET, FIN |
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SB303 SD1 HD1
Chapter 42F; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF GRANTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 42F, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Appropriates operating and capital improvement grants for fiscal year 2023-2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
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SB304 SD2 HD3
DLNR; Visitor Impact Fee; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACT FEES.
Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TOU, WAL, FIN |
HB1162 |
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SB305
Career and Technical Education; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Awa, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
HB244 |
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SB306 SD1 HD1
Administrative Rulemaking; Electronic Notice; Office of the Lieutenant Governor
RELATING TO PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Requires that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of an administrative rule, electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking be provided to all persons who have made a timely written request to, and provided a valid working email address to, the adopting agency for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Requires that alterations to administrative rules be displayed in Ramseyer format and the full text of rules be made available in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Awa, Ihara, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB307
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Development
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to disregard any ordinance or rule related to the use, zoning, planning, or development of land to which the authority holds title or for any construction on land to which the authority holds title. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EDU/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB308
Erin's Law Task Force; Sexual Violence Prevention Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; DOE
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, McKelvey, Richards, Wakai |
HHS/EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB548 |
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SB309
State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Redefines historic property to mean buildings and structures that are over 100 years old. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, WAKAI, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, McKelvey, Richards |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB310
Pilot Visitation and Family Resource Center; Waiawa Correctional Facility; Department of Public Safety; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Safety for the pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa Correctional Facility on Oahu, including a restroom in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB311
Child Care; Contracted Slots; Infants; Toddlers; Pilot Program; Child Care Connection Hawaii; Subsidies; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Contracted Slots Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB312 SD1
Child Care Workers; Subsidies; Pilot Program; Infants; Toddlers; Centers; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB314 SD2
Department of Human Services; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Special Fund; Nursing Facility Tax; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
Makes permanent and amends the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program. Makes certain assessment exemptions permanent as to the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Repeals chapter 346E, HRS, relating to the Nursing Facility Tax. Appropriates funds from the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1369 |
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SB315 SD1
Vehicle Registration; Special Interest Vehicles; Former Military Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
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SB316 HD2
Dogs; Agricultural Land; Liability; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog injures or destroys property of another while on private property zoned for agricultural use without consent of the owner of the property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
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SB317 SD1
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; Licensure; Privilege to Practice; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Establishes provisions relating to the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
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SB319 SD1
Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB320 SD1 HD1
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB321 SD1
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB322 SD1
Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS COMPACT.
Adopts the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact to allow a person who is a licensed professional counselor in the person's state of residence to practice professional counseling in a compact state in which the person is not licensed pursuant to a privilege to practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB323 SD1
Occupational Therapy; Licensure; Interstate Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT.
Adopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in a member state to practice in other member states. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB324
Insurance; Health Care Cost-Sharing Arrangements; Insurance Commissioner; Disclosures
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS.
Requires persons who offer, operate, manage, or administer health care cost-sharing arrangements to make certain disclosures to the Insurance Commissioner. Establishes penalties for persons that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HHS, CPN |
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SB325
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Except for risk retention captive insurance companies, authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for a certificate of exemption from examination from the Insurance Commissioner, provided certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the Insurance Commissioner. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
CPN |
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SB326
State Procurement Office; Procurement; Small Purchases; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the state procurement office to amend its administrative rules to allow expenditures for goods, services, and construction with an estimated total cost that is less than $5,000 to be awarded in a manner the purchasing agency deems practical or convenient, including by direct selection or award. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB327 SD1
Counties; Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HSG, JHA |
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SB328
Aloha Stadium; Affordable Housing; Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires at least one hundred thousand housing units to be developed near the rail station nearest to the Aloha Stadium. Requires a minimum of eighty per cent of those housing units to be priced or rented as affordable. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB329
Landlord-Tenant Code; Children's Health; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates landlord-tenant code to ensure a basic level of health housing that will improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB330 SD2
HHFDC; Development; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within county-designated transit-oriented development zones, or within a one-half mile radius of a proposed or existing transit station if the county has not designated transit-oriented development zones, which shall be triggered by a proposed development or proposed transfer of fee simple or leasehold property interest. Requires state departments or agencies to provide sixty days advance written notice of any approval of a proposed development or proposed transfer of such lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB331
Counties; Housing; Zoning; Less Intensive Use; Downzone Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county from enacting a development policy, standard, or condition that would have the effect of changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances of the county in effect on January 1, 2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani |
WTL, JDC |
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SB332
Housing Density; State Land; Counties; Mass Transit
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB416 |
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SB333
State Planning Act; Housing; High-Density Development; Zoning; Rail Transit System
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Promotes development within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Eliminates certain restrictions for developing state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Permits high-density development of state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB334
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to include the House of Representatives chairs of the committees on housing and transportation and the Senate chairs of the committees on housing and transportation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KANUHA, RHOADS, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB335
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TCA, CPN |
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SB336 SD1
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB337
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Term Leases; Public Auction
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases the term that the Hawaii Community Development Authority may lease certain property from sixty-five to ninety-nine years. Retains terms for leases of ceded lands at sixty-five years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB338 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Creates the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, KANUHA, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB339
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1324 |
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SB340 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB614 |
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SB341 SD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Minimum Coverage
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Inserts unspecified amounts for minimum required liability coverage for accidental harm and destruction of property for motor vehicle insurance policies in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA, CPN |
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SB342 SD1
Employment; Paid Sick Leave; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct a study on paid sick leave. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB343 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Waivers; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursements; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain other requirements. Allows the Board of Psychology to grant licensure waivers in certain circumstances for psychologists. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V take effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN |
HB1300 |
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SB344
Public Workers; Department of Human Resources Development; Working Group; Pay Disparities
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKERS.
Establishes a working group within DHRD to: examine and redescribe certain existing position descriptions of state public workers in all state departments and agencies; examine and make recommendations regarding the impact of the pay disparities between public and private sector workers; and examine and make recommendations regarding the impact of the disparities between the health insurance premiums paid by public and private sector workers. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
LBT, WAM |
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SB345
Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion; Exemption; Nonresidents; Nonresidents Not Citizens; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2022. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
HB151 |
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SB347
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Correctional Facilities; Inmates; Solitary Confinement; Restrictions; Vulnerable Populations; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the department to develop written policies and implement procedures by 7/1/2024. Defines "member of a vulnerable population." Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1280 |
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SB348
Waikiki Beach Replenishment; Public Funding Limit; Resort Zoned Areas; Greater Private Sector Contributions
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Limits public funding to beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB349 SD1
Statewide Voters with Special Needs Advisory Board; Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation; Commission on Fatherhood; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Specifies that the nominated members of certain boards and commission are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB350
Bail; Release; Detention
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and nonviolent class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB351
Cabaret Liquor License; Prohibition; Apartment Mixed Use Subprecinct; Special District; Special Improvement District
RELATING TO CABARET LICENSES.
Expands the prohibition of class 11 cabaret licenses to premises within apartment mixed use subprecincts of special districts and special improvement districts. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, CPN |
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SB352 SD2
Uniform Commercial Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Implements amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB525 |
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SB353 SD2
Trespass; Public Land; Ownership; Enforcement
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all state and county law enforcement officers are authorized to and shall enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB364 |
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SB354
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB300 |
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SB355
School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Programming; Public School Facilities
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB549 |
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SB356
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Response Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB550 |
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SB357
Taxation; State Child Tax Credit; DOTAX
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a refundable state child tax credit payable on a monthly basis. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
HB233 |
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SB358
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
WAM |
HB232 |
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SB359
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction; Dwelling Unit; Rental Housing
RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Specifies that amounts collected from the disallowance be evenly divided and deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund and rental housing revolving fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2026. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
HB234 |
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SB360 SD2
DLIR; Insurance Commissioner; Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave; Positions; Procedural Manual; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to develop a procedural manual to implement a family leave insurance program that pays family leave insurance benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB236 |
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SB361
Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit; Income Tax; DOTAX; DOH
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
AEN/EET/HHS, WAM |
HB389 |
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SB362 SD2 HD1
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Homeless Services Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes the homeless services fund. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the homeless services fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
WAL, FIN |
HB286 |
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SB363 SD1
Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rent Payment Information; Landlords; Tenants; Report; Public Service Announcements; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) that sunsets on 6/30/2027. Requires a report to the governor and legislature. Requires HHFDC to develop a series of state-sponsored public service announcements to increase tenant awareness of the existing opportunities within the credit reporting industry to report rent payments to boost credit scores. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to support the pilot program. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
HB817 |
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SB364
TAT; HTA; Tourism; Natural Resource Management; Fund; Commission; Report; Appropriation; Positions ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes the natural resource management special fund and authorizes uses for moneys in the fund. Establishes a Natural Resource Management Commission to guide and approve the disbursement of moneys deposited into the fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Appropriates moneys for the natural resource management special fund and for operating expenses of the Hawaii tourism authority. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB956 |
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SB365 SD1
Impaired Driving; Blood Alcohol Content; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired, and penalties. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to take administrative action. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA, JDC |
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SB366 SD1
Vehicles; Number Plates; Special Number Plates; Returns; Penalties
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Establishes penalties for the failure to comply with a County Director of Finance's request that a vehicle number plate or special number plate be returned. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki |
TRN, JHA |
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SB367 SD1
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Bruno Mars Act
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB368
Clean Ground Transportation; Private Fleets; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Hawaii State Energy Office; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes a zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program within the Hawaii state energy office to support the transition of private fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Designates the Hawaii state energy office as the agency responsible for developing and administering the program and requires the Hawaii state energy office to work with the department of transportation to design strategies to implement the zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EET/TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB199 |
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SB369
Inmate Phone Calls; Department of Public Safety; Correctional Facilities; Privately Owned Telephone Communications Providers; Contract
RELATING TO TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR COMMITTED PERSONS.
Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from receiving any commission payment from telephone service providers based on inmate phone calls. Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from entering into or renewing any contract with any privately owned prison telephone communications provider. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
PSM, WAM |
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SB370 SD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Clean Ground Transportation Working Group; Parking Spaces; Requirements; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Requires the Clean Ground Transportation Working Group to develop plans for public electric vehicle charging stations on each neighbor island and develop an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charges and related supporting infrastructure. Requires a report to the Legislature and counties. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, Richards |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB347 |
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SB371 SD1
Specialty Contractor; Incidental and Supplemental Work
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, Richards |
LBT, CPN |
HB558 |
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SB373
Deceptive Trade Practices; Gender-Based Pricing; Gender Discrimination; Pink Tax; Gender Tax; Manufacturers
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that gender-based pricing by manufacturers who sell the goods they manufacture to any person in the State for a price they set constitutes an unlawful deceptive trade practice. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
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SB374
Special License Plates; Veterans; Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS.
Creates license plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB375 SD1
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. Establishes that possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription shall be lawful and requires all convictions for such acts be expunged. Transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under state law governing medical cannabis dispensary system, including powers and duties over medical marijuana dispensary operations, licensing, testing, and administration, to the Hawaii cannabis authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kim |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB237 |
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SB376 SD2 HD1
Environmental Protection; Seabed Mining; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
HB186 |
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SB377
Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Potentially Dangerous Occupations; Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
LBT/HHS, JDC |
HB238 |
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SB378
Electric School Bus Pilot Program; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB743 |
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SB379
Tip Disclosure; Department of Health; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice; Restaurants
RELATING TO TIP DISCLOSURE.
Requires restaurants to clearly disclose to customers how tips are allocated to employees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
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SB380
Digital Applications; Subscription Plans; Price Increases; Prohibited
RELATING TO UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
Prohibits digital application developers and digital application distribution platforms from increasing the price of a digital application subscription plan that is automatically billed to the user's account without obtaining the user's written consent. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Wakai |
LBT, CPN |
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SB381
Wildlife; Marine Mammals; Performances for Commercial Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Prohibits a person from promoting, arranging, conducting, assisting in, receiving money for, or taking part in any meeting, competition, exhibition, pastime, practice, display, or event at or in the course of which a captive marine mammal is used for performance for entertainment purposes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
AEN/TCA, JDC/CPN |
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SB382 SD2
Motor Vehicles; Manufacturers; Subscriptions; Prohibition
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
TRN, CPC |
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SB383
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Requires that any person who applies for an identification card or driver's license be automatically registered to vote. Requires that the applicant be provided the opportunity to opt-out of voter registration. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara |
LGO, JHA |
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SB384 SD1 HD2
Persons with Disabilities; Parking Enforcement; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinance. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB385 SD1 HD1
Electric Rickshaw; Transportation; Registration; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes registration and driver's licensing requirements for operation of electric rickshaws. Defines electric rickshaw. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
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SB386
Wastewater Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) engineer position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch to support processing of individual wastewater systems applications. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB387
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Cancellation of Solicitations; Rejection of Bids or Proposals; Post-Award Remedies; Written Approval from Administrator of the State Procurement Office
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires governmental bodies to obtain written approval from the Administrator of the State Procurement Office to cancel invitations for bids, requests for proposals, or other solicitations, or reject bids or proposals. Prohibits post-award remedial actions to be taken unless approved in writing by the Administrator of the State Procurement Office. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Kidani, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB388 HD1
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfills; Solid Waste; Hazardous Waste; Aquifers; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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SB389 SD1 HD2
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Place of Public Accommodation; State Building Construction; Family Restrooms
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/23, and state building construction projects bid after 6/30/24, to provide one or more universal changing accommodations at each family restroom; provided that state building construction projects shall only be required to provide universal changing accommodations where feasible and cost effective. Provides exemptions for hardship. Makes a violation of the universal changing accommodations requirement an unlawful discriminatory practice. Creates a private cause of action for a violation, with defined remedies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB1145 |
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SB391 SD2 HD1
UH; Community Colleges; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE TRAINING.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB392
Hawaiian Language; State Official Languages; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; University of Hawaii; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE SPEAKERS OF HAWAIIAN.
Defines the term Hawaiian language with regard to Hawaii's official languages and requires that every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers and readers. Authorizes Department of Education schools to offer Hawaiian language as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian Islands. Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to study the Hawaiian language and for the publication of educational resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC |
HB1128 |
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SB393 SD1 HD3
Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlord; Tenant; Judiciary; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program to be made available to participants in the pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB394
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii; Community College System
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HRE, WAM |
HB874 |
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SB395 SD1 HD1
Residential Real Property; Mandatory Disclosure; United States Postal Service Delivery
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose to prospective buyers that the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver mail or packages to the location of the residential real property being offered for sale. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
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SB396
Rent-to-Own Contracts; Real Property; Foreclosure Procedures
RELATING TO RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS.
Subjects rent-to-own contracts for real property in the State to state and federal foreclosure procedures. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, RHOADS, McKelvey |
CPN, JDC |
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SB397 SD2 HD1
Medicaid; Reimbursements; Medicare Fee Schedule Rates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare fee schedule rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1367 |
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SB398 SD1 HD2
Department of Human Services; Adoption; Adoption Assistance Program; Post-permanency Services; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to collect and analyze data to determine the impact of expanding post-permanency services to families receiving benefits from the adoption assistance program and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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SB399
Emancipation of Minors; Family Court
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Expands the original jurisdiction of family court to include proceedings for declaration of emancipation of minors. Expands the circumstances under which a minor shall be deemed to be emancipated to include minors on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States and upon issuance of a declaration of emancipation by the family court. Specifies the rights of an emancipated minor. Allows a minor who has reached the age of sixteen years to petition the family court for a declaration of emancipation. Requires the court to take certain actions regarding investigation of the petition for declaration of emancipation, including appointment of a guardian ad litem and legal counsel for the petitioning minor, and the findings necessary to grant the petition. Requires the court to order the minor's parents or legal guardian to pay for any services ordered by the court for the petition. Allows certain parties to petition the family court for voidance or rescission of a declaration of emancipation. Allows parties to appeal the court's decision to the intermediate court of appeals. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB400 SD1
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB401
Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes the use of ranked-choice voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections with more than two candidates held in this State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
JDC |
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SB402
Common Interest Communities; Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Association Funds; De Minimis Infractions
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Prohibits planned community associations, condominium associations, or their boards of directors from expending association funds to enforce against de minimis violations of association bylaws, rules, or regulations that result in not more than three complaints from separate units in the association within a calendar year or result in a fine of not more than $500 per violation pursuant to the bylaws, rules, or regulations of the association. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
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SB403 SD1 HD1
Black Coral; Hawaii State Gem; Repeal
RELATING TO CORAL.
Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole |
CAI, JHA |
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SB405
Cesspools; Cesspool Conversion; Tax Credit; Established
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes the cesspool conversion tax credit to upgrade or convert cesspools certified by the Department of Health into a director-approved wastewater system. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, WAM |
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SB407 SD1
Child Protective Act; Department of Human Services; Immediate Harm; Police Report; Temporary Custody
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Establishes a definition for "immediate harm" and amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer to assume protective custody of a child without a court order or consent of the child's family if there is no time to obtain a court order; and the officer observes and can articulate on the initial police report that the child is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child on grounds that the child is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours or the next business day of assuming custody of the child. Requires the Department of Human Services to file a petition for a protective order on behalf of the child and attach a copy of the initial police report within twenty-four hours of receiving the initial police report and provide a copy of the initial police report to the child's parents. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB408
Elections; Candidates; Expenditures; Nonprofits; Tickets
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Authorizes any candidate committee, under certain circumstances, to expend campaign funds to purchase a ticket for a candidate to attend a nonprofit organization's event. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB409 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Kidani |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB285 |
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SB411
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Count-Appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, JDC |
HB829 |
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SB412
Human Trafficking Reparations Fund; Trafficking Victims; Financial Assistance
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. Revises the purposes for the monies in the fund to provide direct financial assistance to victims of trafficking. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB552 |
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SB413
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Fines
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
HB277 |
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SB414
Department of Education; Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB416
Firearms; License to Carry
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends the requirements for licenses to carry firearms concealed or unconcealed. Requires possession and display of a valid license when publicly carrying firearms. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB427 |
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SB417 SD1
Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program Report; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to prepare a report making recommendations on the establishment of a Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program to monitor and test for the quality of waters near coral reefs to assess and ensure health of reef ecosystems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM |
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SB418
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hydrogen Energy; Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program
RELATING TO HYDROGEN ENERGY.
Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB419 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
EEP, FIN |
HB188 |
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SB420 SD2 HD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Department of Agriculture; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Ihara, Keohokalole, Richards, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB308 |
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SB421 SD1
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel; Department of Transportation; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Requires revenue generated from carbon offsets to be directed to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for tree planting or other initiatives that proportionally increase carbon sequestration. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1165 |
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SB423
Coal; Oil; Gas Company Divestment; Fossil Fuel; ERS
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Requires the employees' retirement system to divest its investment portfolio of coal, oil, and gas companies within an unspecified number of years and to report certain information to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/LBT, WAM |
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SB424
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Renewable Energy; Definition; Biomass
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
EET/AEN, CPN |
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SB425
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Biomass; Trees; Wood Pellets; Wood Products
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes from the definition of "renewable energy" the energy generated or produced using trees, wood pellets, and other wood products made for burning. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
EET/AEN, CPN |
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SB426 SD2 HD2
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Working Group; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, with certain exceptions, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Specifies that no penalty or other assessment for any violation shall constitute a lien on the real property and no seizure of property shall be authorized for any violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, McKelvey, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB181 |
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SB427
Cesspools; Wastewater Systems; Upgrades; Conversions; Connections; Income Tax Credits; Point of Sale; Prioritization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes an income tax credit for certain cesspool upgrades. Requires upgrades to certain cesspools at the point of sale. Requires cesspools be upgraded by 2030, 2035, or 2050 depending on the cesspool's priority level. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB428 SD1 HD1
Cesspools; Wastewater Management; Financial Strategy; Plans; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires each county to develop a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan and financial strategy. Requires each county to submit its respective plan and financial strategy to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB429
Cesspool Conversion; Department of Health
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Requires that cesspools within five hundred feet of certain bodies of water be upgraded, converted, or connected if sold or transferred on or after 1/1/2026. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Elefante, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB430 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki |
AGR, FIN |
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SB431
Recycling; Construction Waste; State Building Codes; Requirements; International Green Construction Code
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires recycling of construction and demolition materials and use of recycled materials to factor into priority offeror selections for competitive procurements of construction or demolition services by the State or any county. Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and set specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB958 |
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SB432
Coral Reefs; Critical Natural Infrastructure Designation; Federal Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB433
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Defines green infrastructure. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, to submit a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB434 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for an exemption from examination from the insurance commissioner; provided that certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the insurance commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the insurance commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
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SB436 SD1
Mental Health Technician Certificate of Competence Program; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to support and expand the mental health technician certificate of competence program through the hiring of a mental health technician certificate of competence program coordinator, establishment of a scholarship program, and defrayal of any other necessary administrative costs. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
HB1148 |
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SB437 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules exempt from the public hearing and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Requires that the interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, Richards |
HWN, JDC |
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SB439
Preceptors; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the definition of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Includes the Director of Health as a member of the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB440 SD1
Department of Health; Medical Cannabis; Products; Delivery; Vehicles; COVID-19
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, JDC |
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SB441
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquid; Taxation; Regulation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an excise tax of 25 cents for e-liquid cartridges and fifteen per cent of the wholesale price of open system e liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 7/1/2023. Defines and amends related terms. Makes conforming amendments. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB442 SD1
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period; Waiver
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to five days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period, under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
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SB443
Research Activities; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Limits the tax credits for research activities each taxpayer may receive to $1,500,000 per taxable year. Requires that every qualified high technology business be registered to do business in the State and occupy a business location and address in the State where at least seventy-five per cent of the company's employees are located to be eligible to receive tax credits for research activities. Increases the amount of available certified credits from $5,000,000 per year to $15,000,000 per year. Extends the sunset date for tax credits for research activities from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB444
Health; Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Cannabis Dispensaries; Cannabis Access; Patients; Registration; Elderly; Hawaiian Home Lands; Waiting Area; Licenses; Increase
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes dispensaries to distribute medical cannabis propagules and cuttings. Authorizes only those persons who may cultivate medical cannabis to purchase the propagules and cuttings. Imposes quantity limits and quality requirements on medical cannabis propagules and cuttings. Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products on or near the premises of dispensaries. Authorizes a non-registered qualifying patient to have immediate access to the medical use of cannabis for a period of one year from the date of the issuance of a medical provider's certification letter, given certain requirements. Provides senior citizens with greater access to the state medical cannabis program. Increases the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in the State by requiring the Department of Health to issue eight dispensary licenses to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries. Increases the number of medical cannabis dispensaries the Department of Health is authorized to issue in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY |
HHS/HWN/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB445 SD2 HD2
Pollution; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.
Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB446 SD1
Department of Health; Feasibility Study; Pilot Program; Prescription Digital Therapeutics; Outpatient Treatment; Substance Use Disorder; Opioid Use Disorder
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to integrate prescription digital therapeutic products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in outpatient treatment programs for persons with substance use disorder and persons with opioid use disorder in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB447
Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Department of Health; Webpage; Reports
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a database and submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SB448 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Housing Development; General Excise Tax Exemption; School Impact Fee Exemption; Affordable Housing Credits ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Exempts development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise tax and school impact fee requirements. Makes permanent the school impact fee exemption and the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB567 |
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SB449 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Governor; Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture; Appropriation; Reports ($)
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the governor to plan and coordinate the festival of pacific arts and culture to be held in Honolulu from 6/6/2024 to 6/16/2024. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to submit, prior to the release of the funds appropriated by this Act, a report detailing how previous state funds that were appropriated for the festival were expended and, no later than twenty days prior to each regular session until the funds appropriated by this Act are fully expended or lapse, a report on the governor's festival expenses for the preceding year. Dissolves the commission on the 13th festival of pacific arts. Assigns to the governor the duties for planning and coordinating all state-sponsored and other celebration events staged for the festival of pacific arts and culture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CAI, FIN |
HB394 |
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SB450
Interactive Conference Technology; Remote Participation; Live Broadcast; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Requires boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct public meetings in conjunction with in-person meetings that allow for public participation. Requires boards to archive certain recordings of meetings on their websites. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB451 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation; Cultivation Facility Licenses; Regulation
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes a cultivation facility license that allows cultivators to grow cannabis for sale only to licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. Establishes requirements for license applications and qualifications for applicants and licensees. Limits the number of cannabis plants grown at each cultivation facility to one thousand. Authorizes the Department of Health to determine the number of cultivation licenses to be issued. Allows one cultivation license to be issued per tax map key number. Allows cultivation facilities to be established on lands zoned for certain uses. Requires the Office of Medical and Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the licensure and regulation of cultivation facilities. Establishes requirements for cultivation facility operations, including plant tracking and testing. Establishes penalties for violations related to the unauthorized access of cultivation facilities and diversion of product. Requires the Department of Health to disclose certain information regarding cultivation facilities upon request of law enforcement. Subjects cultivation facilities to certain inspections, audits, and reporting requirements. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB452
Junior Police Pilot Program; Farrington High School; Department of Education; Honolulu Police Department; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLICE.
Establishes a junior police pilot program at Farrington High School in coordination with the Honolulu Police Department. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AWA, CHANG, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
PSM/EDU, WAM |
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SB453
Kalihi; Oahu Community Correctional Center Site; Redevelopment; Working Group
RELATING TO THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER SITE.
Establishes the Oahu community correctional center site redevelopment working group to bring together state and county agencies, private entities, and the broader Kalihi community to examine how to best utilize the Oahu community correctional center site and the surrounding area after the correctional center is relocated to a new location and identify, work through, and recommend solutions to issues relating to the redevelopment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, Elefante, Kidani |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB454 SD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and recommend amendments to the Department of Public Safety's operating budget request and any capital improvement project appropriation requests prior to each legislative session. Requires the Commission to inform the Legislature if its recommendations were not accepted. Requires the Commission to advise the Governor as to whether the Department of Public Safety's expenditure plan serves to fulfil the goal of the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and therapeutic model. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
PSM, WAM |
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SB455 SD1
Corrections; Oversight; Coordinator; Meetings; Investigations
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and requires the Oversight Coordinator be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifies that the Commission shall take measures as necessary to maintain confidentiality in investigations. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1132 |
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SB456
Corrections; Facilities; Deaths; Reports; Information
RELATING TO DEATHS WITHIN THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
Expands the scope of inmate deaths that are to reported to the Governor and Legislature. Requires reports to be published on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website. Requires reports on the cause of death and mandates public access to certain information within those reports. Takes effect on the effective date of section 353-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
PSM, JDC |
HB823 |
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SB457
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Motor Carrier; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante, Kidani |
TCA/AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB458 SD2 HD3
Geothermal Resources; Royalties; Geothermal Energy Resources Development Special Fund; DLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii State Energy Office; OHA; Reports
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.
Establishes the geothermal energy resources development special fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Redistributes geothermal royalties to the counties for specific purposes, geothermal energy resources development special fund, department of land and natural resources, and office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB459 SD2 HD1
Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount; Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HYDROGEN FUELING SYSTEM SUBACCOUNT.
Appropriates funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount within the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB460 SD1 HD1
Food Security; Food Banks; Office of Community Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Emergency Food Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation costs of food for distribution to food banks in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HUS, FIN |
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SB461
Food Security; Office of Community Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds for the purchase, storage, and operational costs of food distribution in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
LBT, WAM |
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SB462
Attachment and Execution of Property; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment and execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is less, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is less. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB463 SD2 HD1
Subdivisions; Approval Conditions; County Ordinance; Condominium Property Regimes; Condominium Maps; Street Addresses; Mailboxes
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
Requires each county to adopt, no later than 6/30/2024, ordinances applicable to subdivisions not approved by 7/1/2024, requiring as a condition of approval, the subdivider or developer to obtain a street address and install a mailbox for lots, parcels, structures, or units of a structure within certain subdivisions before the sale or lease thereof. Requires condominium maps recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances or registered in the Land Court after 6/30/2024, to include a mailbox plan for the condominium property regime, showing the location of all mailboxes for all units in the regime. Requires, prior to the sale of residential real property, the disclosure as to the existence of a United States Postal Service deliverable mailbox for the property. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
CPC, FIN |
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SB464
Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Repeals criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
PSM, JDC |
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SB465 SD2 HD1
Cannabis; Medical Use; Department of Transportation; Interisland Transportation; Authorization
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use; provided that no individual or entity shall be required to violate federal law. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the interisland transport of controlled substances within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB466 SD1
Campaign Spending; Noncandidate Committees; Expenditure; Contribution; Advertisement
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits noncandidate committees from making expenditures or contributions or disseminating any advertisements on the day of any election and the two-week period preceding any election. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB467 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Elections; Noncandidate Committee; Independent Expenditures; Limitations (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures to influence the outcome of a state election. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
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SB468
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Aquatic Resources; Aquatic Nuisance Species; Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel; Penalties
RELATING TO AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and reflect the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Kim |
WTL/TCA, JDC |
HB755 |
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SB469 SD1
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one fifty acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least seventy-five per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, McKelvey, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB673 |
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SB470
Juvenile Justice; Court Fees; Fines; Penalties; Prohibited; Report
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fines, fees, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Requires the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to submit a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, RICHARDS |
HHS, JDC |
HB317 |
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SB471 SD1
Illegal Camping; Prohibition; Homelessness; Safe Zones; Drop Off Center; Judiciary; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS.
Prohibits camping in public areas that are not designated as camping locations by the State or a county with certain exceptions. Allows the court to order violators to participate in homeless services in lieu of prosecution or sentencing. Requires the State or counties to establish safe zones for homeless persons. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB472
Family Court; Service of Process; Hague Service Convention
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires the family court to amend its rules to require that service upon a party who is not a resident of or found within the island or circuit with jurisdiction over the proceeding may be effectuated by a declaration of the petitioner that states that the petitioner shall abide by the terms of the Hague Service Convention with respect to foreign service of process. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG |
JDC |
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SB474
Public Utilities Commission; Issuance of Securities; Financing Request
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to issue a decision within six months from the date that a public utility has filed a financial application request to enter into any stock, certificates, bonds, notes, and other indebtedness arrangements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
HB367 |
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SB475
Public Utilities Commission; Reports; Expiration
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Provides that reports required by the public utilities commission through an order and not required by statute expire one year after the issuance of the order. Allows continuation of the reporting requirement if a new order is issued and justification for the continuance is provided. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/JDC |
HB368 |
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SB476 SD1
PUC; Exception; Authorization; Fully Depreciated Assets or Property; Zero Net Book Value
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Exempts a public utility from the required public utilities commission authorization when disposing at a loss or donating a fully depreciated asset or property with a zero net book value that is no longer used or useful. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC, FIN |
HB369 |
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SB477 SD1 HD1
PUC; Deadlines; Merger, Consolidation, Acquisition, or Other Change of Control; Applications; Report
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to make every effort to complete its review for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and issue a decision within nine months or twelve months from the date of a completed application. Requires the public utilities commission to establish standards for deeming an application complete. Specifies the process for objections and amendments to submitted applications. Allows for waiver or extension of the applicable time period. Requires the public utilities commission to submit a report to the legislature if those timelines are not met. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC |
HB370 |
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SB479 SD2
Public Utilities Commission; Common Water Carriers; Long-Term Leases; Leverage Leases
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Exempts from the requirement that a water common carrier secure the prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to issue stocks and stock certificates and enter long-term leases of more than three years and leverage leases: (1) land leases from a governmental entity; provided that either the water common carrier or governmental entity provides a letter to the commission outlining terms of the lease agreement in a reasonable timeframe after the agreement is executed; and (2) leases of any equipment of which the annual cost of the lease is below a threshold as determined by the commission in the most recently approved rate case or other ratemaking proceeding. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, CPC |
HB372 |
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SB480
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor regulatory laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
HB374 |
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SB481 SD1
Department of Education; Early Learning Program Attendance; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
EDN, FIN |
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SB482 SD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2023. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB382 |
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SB484
Judiciary Package; Uniform Parentage Act
RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
Enacts portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017 to replace the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB384 |
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SB485 SD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB385 |
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SB486
Judiciary Package; Safety; Judiciary Personnel; Personal Information
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF JUDICIARY PERSONNEL.
Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of state and federal judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB386 |
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SB488
Agricultural Lands; Expired Private Agreements; Restrictions
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Clarifies that any provision in a private agreement contained in a conveyance of land recorded on or before 7/8/2003 that have since expired but have not been renewed and recorded in the bureau of conveyances are prohibited from restricting bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB615 |
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SB489
State Budget; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB616 |
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SB490 SD2
Compliance and Enforcement; Hawaiian Home Lands; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to hire law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating complaints, conducting investigations, and cooperating with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with state laws and rules, county ordinances, including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, and the rules adopted thereunder, on Hawaiian home lands; provided that the law enforcement officers hired for this purpose shall not be prohibited from exercising their law enforcement authority outside of the Hawaiian home lands. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1139 |
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SB491
Affordable Housing Projects; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; State and County Agencies; Review and Comment Period; Licenses; Land Use Commission; State District Boundary Amendment; Permits
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Expands from forty-five days to sixty days, the time within which: any agency that reviews and comments upon an application for a business or development-related permit, license, or approval for a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing project shall respond; a county shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; and the Land Use Commission shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove a boundary change for a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing project. Clarifies that the provisions that require agencies, counties, and the Land Use Commission to act within sixty days, or deem their failure to do so as their acceptance or approval of the application, project, or petition, do not apply to applications, projects, and petitions that have been withdrawn. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB492
County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2053. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2053. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2053. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2053. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB493 SD2
Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Checks; Inspection Fee; Pilot Program
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
For a period of 3 years, provides that no new vehicle needs a safety inspection until 3 years after the date the vehicle was first sold; provides that electric vehicles shall require a safety inspection every 24 months; and provides that electric vehicles participating in a road usage charge fee program shall pay a road usage charge fee based on a self-reported photo odometer reading. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2026. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, LEE |
TRN, CPC |
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SB494 SD2 HD1
Vacant and Abandoned Properties; Counties; Expedited Permits; Tax Liens; DOTAX; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires the counties to establish expedited procedures to approve demolition permits for vacant residential properties. Allows the Department of Taxation to satisfy certain tax liens through the nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB495
Building Code; State Building Codes; State Building Code Council
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Extends the time each county has to amend and adopt the Hawaii state building codes from two years to six years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE |
JDC, WAM |
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SB496
Prohibition; Sale; Flavored Tobacco Products; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist position and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
HB551 |
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SB498 SD2
Illegal Fireworks; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Special Fund; Fees; Fines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of "aerial devices" and "fireworks" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB216 |
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SB499
Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects License; Disciplinary Action; Conviction of Crime; State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Clarifies that the conviction of a crime by a person holding a license to practice professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture in the State, that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of the licensee constitutes a ground for disciplinary action by the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Allows the Board to suspend or revoke a convicted licensee's license or decline to reissue a license to a convicted licensee subject to certain conditions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB320 |
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SB500 SD1 HD2
UH; Mental Health Practitioners; Division of Student Success; Counseling and Student Development Center ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, KANUHA, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB501
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
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SB502
Inmate Pay; Incarcerated Persons; Wages and Hours; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO INMATE PAY.
Requires that inmates engaged in labor or in vocational training be paid no less than the state minimum wage. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, RHOADS |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
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SB503
Refrigerant Management Program; High Global Warming Potential Refrigerants; Ozone Depletion Substances; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction; State Building Code; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Requires the department of health to establish a refrigerant management program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from operation of stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration equipment responsible and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the state building code council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the state building code. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB197 |
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SB504 SD1 HD3
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB748 |
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SB505
Aquatic Life; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB910 |
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SB506 SD1
Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Kidani |
EEP, CPC |
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SB507 SD1
Wetland Protection; Wetlands; Natural Stormwater Infrastructure; Environmental Assessment; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO WETLAND PRESERVATION.
Adds definitions for "floodway", "natural stormwater infrastructure", and "wetlands" to section 343-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a proposed housing project of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation that is exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any government agency relating to planning, zoning, and construction standards to ensure that the proposed housing project does not have a significant adverse impact on wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HSG/WAL, CPC |
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SB508 SD1
Department of Health; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Hawaii Beach Monitoring Program; Environmental Justice; Brown Water Advisories; Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories and post informational signs to explain health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions within the Department of Health. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
AEN, WAM |
HB182 |
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SB509 SD1
State Responsibilities; Executive Departments; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise Adaptation
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires each executive branch department to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess options for mitigating the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned facilities; establish staff level points of contact to improve interagency coordination for sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience; and submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB510
Dam and Reservoir Working Group
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a Dam and Reservoir Working Group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB511 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
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SB512
Water Security Working Group; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Study; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a water security working group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB513 SD1
BLNR; Loko Ia; Traditional Hawaiian Fishponds ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB514
Organic Waste; Composting; Department of Health; Exemption
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of Health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, CPN |
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SB515
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program as a separate line item within the Department's budget. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Labeling; Advertising; Hawaii-Grown Hemp; Hawaii-Processed Hemp
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Allows the use of the term "All Hawaiian" for hemp products in which one hundred per cent of the hemp is grown and processed in the State. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, CPC |
HB1424 |
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SB517 SD1
Motorcycles; Lane Shoulder; Usage; Interstate Highways
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Authorizes operators of motorcycles to utilize the lane shoulders that are at least three-feet-wide with the concurrent use of emergency flashers on interstate highways as authorized by the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to create and implement traffic control devices to designate the lane shoulder for motorcycle use during peak traffic hours. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB518 SD1
Aquaculture; University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program; Five-Year Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB519 SD1
Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI |
AEN, WAM |
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SB520 SD2 HD1
Leeward Community College; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Farm Succession Pilot Program; DOA; Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under Leeward Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB521 SD2
Surplus Military Task Force; Remediation and Restoration; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Military Lands
RELATING TO MILITARY LAND USE.
Establishes a Surplus Military Land Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan for the remediation and restoration of lands currently under federal control that are anticipated to be returned to the State, consider potential alternative uses, and identify any lands that should continue under federal control for the next ten years. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, Wakai |
CMV, WAL, FIN |
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SB522
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB523
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB524 SD2
Insurance; Insurance Commissioner; Insurers; Salary Increases; Pre-Approval
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require the Commissioner's pre-approval for certain salary increases granted to any person receiving a salary over a certain amount from an insurer. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB525
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB526
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB527
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB528
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB529
Short Form; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB530
Short Form; Charter Schools
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB532
Short Form; Libraries
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB533
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB534
Short Form; Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB535
Short Form; Economy
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB536
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB537
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB538
Short Form; Government Operations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB539
Short Form; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB540
Short Form; Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB541 SD1 HD1
Reconciliation Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Designates January 17 of each year as Reconciliation Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
CAI, FIN |
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SB542
Short Form; Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB543
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB544
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB545 SD1
Community Care Foster Family Home; Medicaid; Human Services; Report
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends the definition of "community care foster family home" to allow one additional Medicaid individual to be cared for in the same community care foster family home. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HHS/WAM |
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SB546
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB547 SD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Chairperson; Designee; Majority Vote
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents to approve by majority vote any designee selected to serve or participate for the chairperson as a voting or nonvoting member of any legislatively established board, commission, working group, or task force. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HET, JHA |
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SB548
Short Form; Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB549
Short Form; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB550
Short Form; University of Hawaii Athletics
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB551 SD3
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that certain housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation on lands that are not within a Special Flood Hazard Area as identified on the current Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps shall be exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, and other certain standards, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 03/22/2075. (SD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HSG/WAL, JHA |
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SB552
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB553
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB554
Short Form; Courts
RELATING TO COURTS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB555
Short Form; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB556
Short Form; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB557
Short Form; Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB558
Short Form; Firearms
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB559
Short Form; Penal Code
RELATING TO PENAL CODE.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB560 SD2
DLIR; Workforce Development Council; Workforce Development Division
RELATING TO LABOR.
Transfers the Workforce Development Division from being directly part of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Workforce Development Council, an entity that is administratively attached to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Takes effect of 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
LBT, WAM |
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SB561
Short Form; Public Employment
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB562
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB563
Short Form; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB564
Short Form; Military Affairs
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB565
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB566
Short Form; Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB567
Short Form; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB568
Short Form; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB569
Short Form; Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB570
Short Form; Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB571
Short Form; Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB572 SD2 HD2 CD1
HDOA; Agriculture; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB573 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Board of Directors; Membership; UH4
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Removes the representative from the University of Hawaii from the board of directors of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Prohibits the University of Hawaii representative from serving on the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's board of directors as an at-large member. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB574
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB575
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB576 SD3 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Government; Comptroller; Travel Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires reports of official out-of-state and intrastate travel by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, including the judiciary and University of Hawaii, to be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website. Creates an exception for sensitive personal information. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
LGO, FIN |
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SB577
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB578 SD3 HD1
ATG; ERS; Retirees; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Benefits; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult to fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB579
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB580 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; DBEDT; DLNR; Transfer
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Transfers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB581
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB582 SD2 HD1 CD1
Wildfires; Reports; Emergency Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB583
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB584
Condominiums; Proxy Voting; Association Meetings; Condominium Boards
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROXY VOTING.
Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole. Removes the authority of a board to use association funds to solicit proxies as part of the distribution of proxies. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB377 |
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SB585
Condominiums; Association; Expenditures; Approval
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits a condominium board from expending association funds in an amount of $10,000 or greater without first obtaining approval from the association. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
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SB586 SD2 HD1
Mufflers; Exhaust System; Motorcycle; Moped; Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Inspection; Motor Vehicle Repair; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Increases the maximum fine for violating noisy muffler and exhaust system laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
HB468 |
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SB587 SD2 HD1
Noisy Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers; Fine Increase; Probable Cause; Police Officer
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessively noisy muffler is evidence of a violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB589
Amplified Sounds; Noise Disturbances; Waikiki; Restriction; Fines; Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Makes unlawful for any person to play, use, operate, or otherwise permit a sound amplifier that creates a noise disturbance within thirty feet of a hotel, detached dwelling, or multi-family dwelling in Waikiki between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Establishes civil fines and criminal penalties for violations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB177 |
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SB590
DOH; Noise Control; Amplified Sound; Excessive Noise
RELATING TO NOISE.
Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KIM, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB323 |
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SB591 SD1
Illegal Gambling Businesses; Prohibited
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA |
HB375 |
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SB592
Emergency Hospitalizations; Mental Illness; Substance Use Disorders; Assessments; Surrogates; Guardians
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires certain patients subject to emergency hospitalization to be assessed to determine whether a surrogate or guardian is needed to make appropriate health care decisions for the patient. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
HHS, CPN |
HB1122 |
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SB593
Condominium Associations; Condominium Upkeep; Ordinances; County Codes; Conformance
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires associations to maintain and operate the property to ensure conformance with all laws, ordinances, and rules. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Kidani |
CPN |
HB376 |
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SB594
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Mediation; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the sunset date of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, that allowed for voluntary binding arbitration for condominium related disputes and amended the conditions for mediation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
CPN |
HB381 |
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SB595
Executive Office on Aging; Alzheimer's Disease; Public Health Campaign; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the executive office on aging to create an Alzheimer's disease public health campaign. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB278 |
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SB596
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Covered Employer
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Amends the definition of "covered employer" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
HB379 |
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SB597 SD1
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans; Income Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB825 |
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SB598
Counties; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Keohokalole, Kidani, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB600
Insurance; Breast Cancer Detection; Covered Service; Digital Mammography; Breast Tomosynthesis
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Increases the categories of women required to be covered for mammogram screenings. Requires the existing health insurance mandate for coverage of low-dose mammography to include digital mammography and breast tomosynthesis. Defines "digital breast tomosynthesis". Requires health care providers to be reimbursed at rates accurately reflecting the resource costs specific to each service, including any increased resource cost after 1/1/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB663 |
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SB601 SD1
SPRB; Hawaii Pacific Health ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB660 |
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SB603
Educational Disruption; Alternative Education Program; High School Graduation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows students who experienced educational disruption to graduate high school through enrollment in an accepted alternative education program and participation in certain activities approved by the department of education. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, JDC |
HB658 |
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SB604
Abortion; Reproductive Health Care Services; Information; Privacy; Protection
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits state and county employees and officers from providing reproductive health care services patient information or expending state resources in furtherance of another state's investigation or proceeding that seeks to impose civil, criminal, or professional liability upon a person or entity related to reproductive health care services. Prohibits any person from being compelled to provide reproductive health care services patient information. Prohibits any persons from being disqualified from licensure or subject to discipline by a Hawaii board of professional licensure for providing reproductive health care services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB605
Department of Education; Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind; Charter Schools; Deaf and Blind Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
Requires the Department of Education to meet with Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind stakeholders and members of the Hawaii deaf community regarding the development of a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
EDU, JDC |
HB830 |
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SB606 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT/ECD, FIN |
HB935 |
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SB607
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Instructional Materials; National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard; National Instructional Materials Access Center; Department of Education
RELATING TO ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for the purposes of providing instructional materials to eligible students in a timely manner and requires the Department of Education to coordinate with the National Instructional Materials Access Center. Authorizes the Department to assist non-public elementary and secondary school and alternative educational program in obtaining accessible instructional materials. Requires all elementary schools, secondary schools, and alternative educational programs to provide eligible students with accessible instructional materials, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services at the same time print instructional materials are provided to other students. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB608 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Prescription Drug Label Information; Accessibility; Pharmacies; Board of Pharmacy; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug label information to individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading standard printed prescription drug container labels and inform the public that prescription drug label information is available in alternate accessible formats for individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading prescription drug container labels. Requires the Board of Pharmacy to adopt certain rules by December 31, 2023. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC |
HB218 |
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SB609 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of an unspecified amount per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB818 |
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SB610
Deaf and Blind Task Force; American Sign Language; Recognition
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
CAI, JHA, CPC |
HB834 |
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SB611
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Public Utilities Commission; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Program
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to use Universal Service Fund moneys to provide free telecommunications access to certain information for individuals with print disabilities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB933 |
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SB612 SD1 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animal; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires that a written disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates or identification tags for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal or the item does not qualify as an item for a service animal and that knowingly misrepresenting an emotional support animal may be a violation. Establishes penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB871 |
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SB613
State Legislature; Legislative Access; Remote Legislative Committee Hearings; Remote Testimony; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
Requires each house of the Legislature to establish by its rules, procedures that enable the Legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony". |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1222 |
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SB614 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Department of Human Services; Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Ho‘opono Services for the Blind Branch; Working Group; Implementation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
Require the Department of Human Services to: establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program that supplements existing statewide services by providing training and other services to neighbor island residents who are blind or visually impaired; establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program Working group and submit a pilot program implementation plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024; and submit a report on the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program to the legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB870 |
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SB615
Education; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; Epinephrine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB616
Counties; HDOT; Mass Transit Fares; Fare Increases; Transit-Based Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB617
Hawaiian Flag; United States Military
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Requires all United States military reservations and military training facilities in the State to display the Hawaiian flag. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HWN/PSM, JDC |
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SB618 SD1
DAGS; State Permit Pilot Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish a five-year State Permit Pilot Program to process building and infrastructure permits for the construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands in the wildfire disaster declaration area. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM |
HB1206 |
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SB619
Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Ewa Beach; Kapolei; Waianae
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in the Ewa Beach area, Kapolei area, or Waianae area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction during which the defendant shall be prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB620
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB621
Firearms; Concealed Carry; Open Carry; Licensing; Place To Keep; Repeal
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC CARRYING OF FIREARMS.
Provides that Hawaii is a "constitutional carry" state. Repeals the licensing procedure set forth in section 134-9, HRS, under which county police chiefs have the discretion to decide whether an applicant may receive a license to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a pistol or revolver and ammunition therefor. Authorizes a person who is a United States citizen aged 21 or older to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a firearm and ammunition therefor without any requirement to demonstrate a special need for self-defense, provided that certain other conditions are met. Repeals "place to keep" provisions of the HRS. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB622
Public Lands; Negotiation; Public Auction
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB623
Energy Bill Assistance; DHS; Hawaii Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program; PUC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii low-income home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist low-income households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to assess ratepayers a percentage fee to fund the program. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
CPN, WAM |
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SB624
Aloha Stadium Replacement; Bonds; Director of Finance
RELATING TO AN ALOHA STADIUM REPLACEMENT.
Prohibits the Director of Finance from issuing general obligation bonds to fund the design, development, or construction of a stadium facility that replaces Aloha Stadium. Prohibits any moneys in the Stadium Development Special Fund from funding the design, development, or construction of a stadium facility that replaces Aloha Stadium. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EET, WAM |
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SB625
Motor Carrier Vehicles; Inspection; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES.
Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB626
DOH; Tires; Tire Retailers; Inventory; Database
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB627 HD2
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows an election candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to use campaign funds for the candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
JHA, FIN |
HB555 |
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SB628
Weed Whacker; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions
RELATING TO NOISE.
Makes it unlawful for any non-government entity or agent thereof to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, except between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on most days. Defines weed whacker. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB228 |
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SB629 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Contracts; Marketing; Hawaii Convention Center; Authority; Powers
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
TOU, FIN |
HB229 |
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SB630
Whole House Water Filter Systems; Income Tax Credits
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
HB543 |
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SB631
Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the requirement that the governor shall only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB231 |
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SB632
Feral Chickens; Animal Eradication Program; Pilot Program; Special Local Need Registration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Establishes a 5-year pilot program within the Department of Health to eradicate feral chickens in the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a special local need registration to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB633
Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Electronic; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Tourism Authority
RELATING TO REGULATION OF IMPORTATION.
Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB544 |
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SB634
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Definition; Biomass
RELATED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB635
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB444 |
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SB636 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Hawaii Environmental Legacy Commission; Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a Visitor Green Fee Program to collect fees from nonresidents via a license to use state natural and cultural resources, to be used for the protection, restoration, and care of Hawaii's natural, cultural, and outdoor recreational resources and build the resilience of these resources against the impacts of climate change and local threats. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy commission to rank project applications and make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources concerning the allocation of Visitor Green Fee Program Funds. Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Legacy Special Fund. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB637 SD1 HD2 CD1
Commercial Hemp Processing; Structures and Buildings; Registration Applications
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires persons applying to register as hemp processors to include with their application form documentation that the processing does not include heat or volatile compounds or gases under pressure, such as cold-water extraction and is exempt from certain building permit and building code requirements, or documentation that the planned hemp processing operation is in a food hub or agricultural park. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC |
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SB638
Department of Human Services; Protective Custody; Imminent Harm; Parental Rights
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purposes of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer assuming protective custody without a court order of a child to provide to the Department of Human Services a written report detailing the officer's observations justifying the immediate removal of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice to a child's parent of the parent's rights when conducting certain investigations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
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SB639
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Public Outreach and Education; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to retain experts to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to provide necessary information to educate homeowners to meet the State's statutory January 1, 2050, cesspool conversion deadline. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB640 SD1
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB641
Agricultural Enterprises; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes an agricultural enterprise program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB642
Parental Rights; Fundamental; Protection
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Establishes the Parental Rights Protection Act, which makes the liberty of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of a parent's child a fundamental right. Prohibits the State, counties, or any political subdivision thereof from infringing on the fundamental right without demonstrating a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
HHS, JDC |
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SB643
Housing Development; HHFDC; Conservation District; Preservation District
RELATING TO ZONING EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to comply with various development statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules when developing on lands of the state conservation district or a county preservation district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB644
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; EIS; Preservation District; Conservation District
RELATING TO PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or an eligible developer to prepare an environmental impact statement for any proposed housing project on lands zoned as preservation or conservation by the applicable county. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
HOU/AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB839 |
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SB645
Department of Health; Mold Information and Awareness Program; Mandatory Disclosures; Mold Inspection and Treatment Reviews; Public Awareness Campaign
RELATING TO MOLD.
Establishes the mold information and awareness program administered by DOH. Requires mandatory disclosure of the presence of mold as part of any sale, transfer, or rental of residential, commercial, or industrial property. Requires DOH to conduct reviews every five years on mold identification and remediation technology or treatment techniques. Requires the director of health to establish a public awareness campaign. Requires disclosure forms for the sale of residential real property to include a notice to buyers about the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires a landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf to disclose the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires DOH to study the adverse effects of mold on humans and report to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB210 |
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SB646 SD1 HD1
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental ginger producers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, FIN |
HB306 |
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SB647 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to extend the lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is twenty-five acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB648 SD1
Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; Aquaculture Veterinarian; Department of Agriculture; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer an aquaculture disease diagnostic laboratory. Appropriates funds for the laboratory. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Agriculture. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB649
Packaging Waste Reduction; Hawaii Zero Waste Initiative Program; Packing Reduction and Reuse Program; Department of Health; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Packaging Waste Special Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PACKAGING WASTE.
Requires the Department of Health, with assistance from each county, to develop a statewide needs assessment to determine resources necessary to reduce packaging waste by seventy per cent from the baseline amount. Requires the Department of Health to establish an advisory council by 1/1/2024 to advise the Department on how to structure a producer-funded packaging waste reduction and reuse program. Requires the Department of Health to: (1) develop a packaging waste reduction and reuse program by December 31, 2025, and (2) publish and implement a packaging waste reduction and reuse plan, beginning July 1, 2026. Establishes the Packaging Waste Special Fund. Makes appropriations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB650 SD1
Feasibility Study; Aquaculture Park; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB651
Hemp Product; Cannabinoid-Infused Food Product; Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol
RELATING TO HEMP.
Amends the definition of "hemp product" to exclude delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Prohibits the sale of food products and hemp products that contain delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Allows the sale of food products infused with cannabinoid, hemp extract, hemp derivatives, or other hemp products. Allows the sale of hemp leaves and hemp floral material. Requires the identity statement used for labeling or advertising of hemp products to clearly identify the hemp's place of origin. Effective 6/29/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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SB652 SD1 HD1
Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-lined Spittlebug; Feral Chickens and Pigs; Pilot Program; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to mitigate and control infestations of the two-lined spittlebug, undertake recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug, and establish a five-year pilot program to mitigate and control the significant increase in the population of feral chickens and pigs throughout the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, FIN |
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SB653
NELHA; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; HOST park; Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Appropriates funds to improve and maintain the NELHA in its mission to develop and diversify the Hawaii economy by providing resources and facilities for energy and ocean-related research, education, and commercial activities in an environmentally sound and culturally sensitive manner. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
EET, WAM |
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SB654
Department of Education; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Electric Transportation; Locally Sourced Food
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish long-term targets to locally source sixty per cent of school meals and zero-emission vehicle goals as part of the Sustainable Schools Initiative. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
AEN/EDU, WAM |
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SB655 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Cultivation
RELATING TO HEMP.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
AGR, JHA |
HB1421 |
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SB656
Bicycles; Traffic Safety; Right Turn Only Lanes
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
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SB657
Climate Equity; Social Vulnerability to Climate Change; Database; Data Portal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii to the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission and the accompanying guide. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the maintenance and updating of the data portal. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB441 |
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SB658
Visitor Green Fee Program; License; Penalties; Environmental Legacy Commission; Visitor Green Fee Special Fund; Grants; DLNR; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements and awarding grants from the visitor green fee special fund for the protection, restoration, enhancement, care, and increased resilience of Hawaii's natural and outdoor recreational resources. Appropriates fund for the establishment of the environmental legacy commission and a strategic plan. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the progress of the program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB442 |
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SB659
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
EET, CPN/JDC |
HB85 |
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SB660 SD2 HD1
HDOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Healthy Soils Program within the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB661
Energy; Renewable Energy; Feasibility Study; Strategic Plan; Renewable Dependability; Hawaii State Energy Office; Meteorological Forecast; University of Hawaii; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a feasibility study on the State's ability to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2045 and to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop a strategic plan that outlines benchmarks to achieve a one hundred per cent renewable energy portfolio standard and to submit the strategic plan to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
EET, WAM |
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SB662 SD1
Capital Improvement Project; Honalo Marshalling Yard; Department of Agriculture; Ulu Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HONALO MARSHALLING YARD.
Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB663
Agriculture; Education; Coordinator; Position; University of Hawaii at Manoa; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB664
Ethics; Standards of Conduct; Gifts; Elected Officials; Employees
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Prohibits state elected officials from accepting or receiving gifts in relation to their official duties. Requires the several counties to adopt ordinances or rules to impose similar prohibitions on county elected officials. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the county's compliance with this Act. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
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SB665
DOE; Opioid Antagonist; Classrooms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB888 |
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SB666
Landscaping; Fruit Trees; Harvest; Indemnification
RELATING TO TREES.
Requires the State, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB667 SD2 HD1
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Fundraising; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 6/30/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB668 SD2 HD1
Physical Therapy Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules; Criminal History Record Checks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT.
Adopts the physical therapy compact effective 7/1/3025. Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Requires applicants for physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure to submit a full set of electronic fingerprints for criminal history record checks and authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct these criminal history record checks. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, McKelvey, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB669 SD2
Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Regulatory Authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes regulations for the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Decriminalizes and regulates small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Establishes taxes for cannabis sales. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB670
Nurse Licensure Compact
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN |
HB667 |
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SB672 SD1
Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Individuals with a Disability and Families; Incentive Payments; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeal language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorize the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners . Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
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SB673 SD1 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Terminally Ill Qualifying Patients; Working Group; Health Care Facilities
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes a terminally ill qualifying patient medical cannabis use working group to study the feasibility of the medical use of cannabis by terminally ill qualifying patients in health care facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB957 |
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SB675
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
EDU, WAM |
HB54 |
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SB676
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN, WAM |
HB898 |
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SB677 SD1
Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2025. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the Board of Psychology to implement prescriptive authority privilege for certain clinical psychologists. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB678
Conveyance Tax; Exemptions; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Homeless Services Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rates. Exempt the conveyance tax on property with a restriction on increasing the rental price or resale price above any increase in the consumer price index for at least thirty years. Removes the maximum disposition caps of the conveyance tax allocated to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and Legacy Land Use Conservation Fund. Allocates ten per cent of the conveyance tax for homeless services and supportive housing. Creates the Homeless Services Fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
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SB679
Oral Health; Public Dental Health; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve oral health infrastructure in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kim |
HHS, WAM |
HB617 |
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SB680
Historic Preservation; Ahu o Laka State Monument; Kaneohe Bay
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Establishes the Ahu o Laka State Monument. Prohibits certain activities at the Ahu o Laka State Monument. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL, WAM |
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SB681
CIP; 24th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAM |
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SB682 SD1 HD2
Animal Fur Products; Trade; Prohibition; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB683
Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Public Utilities Commission; Demand Response Activities
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Clarifies that certain demand response programs and related activities count toward the portfolio standards. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB193 |
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SB684
Insurance; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Behavioral Health; Telephonic Services; Telehealth
RELATING TO TELEPHONIC SERVICES.
Conforms existing Medicaid requirements to health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover services provided through telehealth, including by way of an interactive telecommunications system. Defines "interactive telecommunications system" to match the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LBT/HHS, CPN |
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SB685
Brandishing a Firearm; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Dela Cruz |
PSM, JDC |
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SB686
State Health Functional Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to update the State Health Functional Plan. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
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SB687 SD1
Liquor; Malt Beverages; Wine; Small Craft Producer Pub; License; Limits
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Increases the amount of malt beverages, wine, and alcohol that a small craft producer pub licensee may produce during the license year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB688
Elections; Ballots; Ballot Questions; Recount
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that a recount of all ballots cast for any election shall occur if the official tabulation of all of the returns for that office or ballot question reveals that there is a difference equal to or less than one hundred votes, one-quarter of one per cent of the total number of ballots cast for the contest, or the margin of error for the tabulation method utilized, whichever is greater. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB689
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine, subject to a matching funds requirement. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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SB690 SD2
Fluorescent Lamps; Mercury-Containing Lighting; Sales; Compact Fluorescent Lamps; Linear Fluorescent Lamps; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC |
HB192 |
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SB692 SD1
Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support wide-ranging initiatives for student success. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB693 SD1 HD2
Auditor; Impact Study; Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Requires the auditor to conduct an assessment on the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for care provided by a participating registered pharmacist practicing within the scope of the pharmacist's license. Requires a report to the legislature before the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB694
Penal Code; Caregivers; Financial Exploitation; Elder Abuse; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, JDC |
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SB695
HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Allows the department of agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less, located in a county with a population of less than 500,000, and in active agricultural production. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB56 |
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SB697
Volunteer Firefighters; Compensation Benefits; Method of Calculation
RELATING TO COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB58 |
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SB698
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Agricultural Facilities; Task Force ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a task force to create a master plan for agricultural facilities at ports of transportation for the purpose of moving commodities to market. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB699 SD2 HD1
State Capitol Tours; Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB700
Department of Education; School Food Services; Utilities; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR UTILITIES AND SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES.
Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education to address the anticipated budget shortfall in utilities and school food services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIM |
EDU, WAM |
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SB701
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB702
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; K-12 Coursework; Professional Development
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AWA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
EDU, WAM |
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SB703
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Small Business Innovation Research Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB704
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; State Small Business Credit Initiative Program; COVID-19; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB705
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Assistance Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
EET, WAM |
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SB706 SD1
Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Creates the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program to be administered by the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in coordination with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective January 6, 2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB707
Water Carriers; Records; Fireworks
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires water carriers to keep records of persons who retrieve fireworks from a terminal facility. Requires water carriers to provide an annual compilation of persons who retrieve fireworks from a terminal facility to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for violations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
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SB708 SD1
Fireworks; Possession; Use; Fireworks Possession Special Fund; County Police Departments; Climate Change Mitigation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Sets fines for possession and use of fireworks. Establishes the Fireworks Possession Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to county police departments and for climate change mitigation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB709 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; DCCA; DOTAX ($)
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Appropriates funds to the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the wind resistance retrofit tax credit program. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 1/1/2029. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
CPN, WAM |
HB753 |
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SB710 SD2 HD1
UH; Windward Community College; Education; Incarcerated Women; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates moneys for an education and reentry program for incarcerated women. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
CMV, FIN |
HB1129 |
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SB711 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice; Corrections; Inmates; Programming; Gender Parity; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER PARITY IN PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice as a grant to conduct a study of all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
CMV, FIN |
HB1131 |
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SB713
Autism; Home and Community-based Services; Medicaid; Ann and Kelii's Law; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Task Force
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force to review policy issues and opportunities relating to the navigation, access, and coverage of medicaid services by individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and make a recommendation on whether a waiver or other approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is necessary to ensure accessibility of certain services for individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
HHS, CPN |
HB897 |
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SB714
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Special Fund; Task Force
RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the department of human services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the department of health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB900 |
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SB715
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY |
HLT, JHA |
HB899 |
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SB716
DOE; Aquatic Safety Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
EDU, WAM |
HB601 |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Tax Law; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor tax laws and liquor laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
CPC |
HB374 |
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SB718
Collective Bargaining Units; Hawaii State Teachers Association; State Public Charter Schools
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Clarifies teachers and other personnel of state public charter schools are members of the same collective bargaining unit as their Department of Education counterparts. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Dela Cruz |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
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SB719
Office of Information Practices; Guidance; Opinion; Ruling; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Gives the Office of Information Practices the discretion to resolve disputes about open records or open meetings either through an opinion or, when the opinion would likely be in favor of the agency, through informal written guidance. Appropriates funding for the Office of Information Practices to hire two new full-time positions for a Legal Assistant and Attorney. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB720 SD1
Government Records; Disclosure; Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Adds an exception to mandatory disclosure of government records for deliberative and pre-decisional government inter-agency or intra-agency records concerning an agency decision about a government action. From July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, requires agencies to report their use of the exception to the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
GVO, JDC |
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SB721
Minors; Child Custody; Best Interests of the Child; Spousal Support Orders
RELATING TO PARENTAL PARITY.
Requires the court to consider frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with each parent when awarding custody of a minor child, unless the court finds that one or both parents are unable to act in the best interests of the child, and to make certain findings in the custody order. Requires the court to consider any necessary reduction in employment due to the needs of a dependent child and wasting of assets when ordering spousal support and maintenance. Establishes that in the division and distribution of property as a result of a divorce, any value given for a joint investment or asset is presumed to be a joint gift except for inheritance assets. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB722 SD2 HD1
Workforce Safety and Health Special Fund; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.
Establishes the workforce safety and health special fund. Directs certain fees and penalties to be deposited into the special fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB723
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB724 SD2 HD1
DHRD; Technology Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the enhancement of technology resources for the Department of Human Resources Development and for positions in the Department. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB725 SD2 HD2
DHRD; Teleworking; Telework Monitoring System; Pilot; Annual Report; Manager Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORKING.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the department of human resources development to submit an annual report to the legislature on the telework policies of the executive branch. Establishes requirements for a pilot telework monitoring system to assess the productivity of telework employees. Appropriates funds for the annual report, pilot telework monitoring system, positions to manage the pilot telework monitoring system, and manager training. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Ihara |
LGO, FIN |
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SB727
Certified Public Accountants; Board of Public Accountancy
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a practice privilege to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the board of public accountancy. Sunsets on 6/30/2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
HB797 |
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SB728
Pollution; Noise Pollution; Air Pollution; Two-Stroke Engines; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Department of Health
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, JDC |
HB1147 |
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SB730 SD2 HD1
Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by providing fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) aquaculture coordinator biologist VI position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
WAL, FIN |
HB765 |
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SB733 SD1 HD1
OHA; Native Hawaiian Cultural Centers; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a feasibility study on establishing Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit a report of its study findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB1434 |
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SB734 SD1
Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
JHA/WAL, FIN |
HB764 |
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SB735 SD1 HD2
Water Rights; Commercial Kalo Farming; Native Hawaiian Practices; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB621 |
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SB736 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Residential Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Kakaako. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on the parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole |
WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB737
Hawaiian Language Medium Education Program; Ka Papa Kaiapuni; Kaiapuni Schools; Department of Education; Board of Education; University of Hawaii; Kindergarten Entry Assessment
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to develop a Hawaiian Language Medium Education Kindergarten Entry Assessment to be administered by the Department of Education, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB738 SD2 HD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease Awards; Successorship Claims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer a lease award program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are at least sixty years old or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Authorizes qualified successors of certain beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within a certain time. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Effective 3/22/2075. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, AWA, FEVELLA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB740 SD1
Native Hawaiian Caucus; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiary List; Database; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an assessment and report on the feasibility of digitizing its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a report to the Legislature by 7/1/2024. Appropriates moneys. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Kidani |
HWN, WAM |
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SB741 SD2
Native Hawaiian Caucus; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lessees; Waiting List
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Kidani, McKelvey |
JHA, FIN |
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SB742 SD1
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Educational Support Associate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB744 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Administrative Rules; Coffee Leaf Rust
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Awa, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB745 SD1 HD2
Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Awa, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB747
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent after 7/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN, CPN |
HB259 |
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SB748
Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN, WAM |
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SB749 SD1
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Legislative Reference Bureau; Public Access Room; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires the Public Access Room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the Public Access Room with respect to the outreach and engagement program. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
HB1192 |
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SB750
Civic Education; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions, one of which shall be grant funded. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB741 |
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SB751
Early Childhood Education; Scholarship; University of Hawaii; Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
Establishes the Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in the Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB752 SD1 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; State Office Buildings; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB753 SD2 HD1
Ally's Law; The Restroom Access Act; Retail Establishments; Customer Access to Employee Toilet Facilities; Eligible Medical Condition
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires retail establishments with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours under certain conditions. Establishes fines. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Moriwaki |
JHA, CPC |
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SB754
Behavioral Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii County; Kau District; Needs Assessment; Report
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to partner with a nonprofit organization in the Kau District in the County of Hawaii to conduct a needs assessment to determine the demand for and access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services in Kau. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB755 SD2 HD1
Disabled Individuals; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025 focused on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
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SB756 SD1
Economic Development; Access to Local Food Act; Cottage Food Operations; Department of Health; Permit; Rules
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB520 |
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SB757
Emergency Medical Services; Department of Health; Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB758
Health Insurance; Oocyte Cryopreservation; In Vitro Fertilization
RELATING TO FAMILY PLANNING.
Beginning with policies issued on or after 1/1/2024, requires health insurance policies to cover oocyte cryopreservation in certain circumstances. Removes the one-time benefit limitation for in vitro fertilization, and requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least two years' duration rather than five years'. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB760 SD1
Board of Psychology; Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Prescribing Psychologists; Report
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB761
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Health Care Providers
RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Beginning July 1, 2024, provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services performed by health care providers. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Awa, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB762 SD1
Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025 and dissolve on June 30, 2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB763 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; State Fees; County Fees; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects under certain circumstances from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except fees and costs payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the rates and fees of the various boards of water supply. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB765
County Building Permit, Inspection, and Certificate of Occupancy Requirements; Exemption; State Projects; Notice to Counties; County Review and Comments
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
Exempts state projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain conditions. Requires the state agency responsible for the state project to submit for review and comments, a building permit exemption notice to the county in which the state project is located. Requires the county to review and submit written comments regarding the state project within thirty days of its receipt of notice and if on the thirty-first day, written comments are not provided, the state project may proceed. Requires the counties to adopt ordinances. Defines building permit, state agency, state lands, and state project. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro |
PSM/GVO, JDC |
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SB766 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing; Third Party Consultants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay for the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant. Allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the third party fee requirement. Requires the Department to publish a draft of its proposed rules within one year and within one year thereafter, present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB767
Public Records; Vital Statistics; Requests; Suspension Prohibited
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Awa, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB768
Compact of Free Association; Department of Motor Vehicles; Citizens; Interpreter Services Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Requires each county's Director of Finance, in consultation with the County Examiner of Drivers, to establish an Interpreter Services Program to assist Compact of Free Association citizens with utilizing the services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles of each county. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB769
Counties; District Boundary Amendments; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.
Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
WTL/GVO, JDC |
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SB770 SD1
Grant-in-Aid; County of Hawaii; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
HB169 |
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SB771
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Awa, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
WTL, JDC |
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SB772 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Program; Carrying Capacity; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB773
Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of 10,000 or more acres to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters or onto state lands. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules as necessary for the purposes of this provision. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/JDC |
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SB774
Animals; Ownership; Unbranded
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Establishes ownership of any cow, horse, mule, donkey, sheep, goat, or swine, not marked or branded, and running wild on public lands to any person who intentionally feeds the animal. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB775 SD1 HD2
Hunting Guides; Private Land; Annual Reports; DLNR; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner, occupier, holder, or duly appointed agent of the private land, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions and other information as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Awa, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB776
Board of Agriculture; Members; Molokai; Lanai
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by requiring representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, Awa, Elefante, Kanuha, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB777 SD2 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB778
Investigative; Hotline; Molokai; Environment; Department of Health; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS.
Establishes and funds an environmental investigative hotline pilot project through the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to implement and manage an investigative hotline for Molokai residents to report environmental concerns on Molokai. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) investigator on the island of Molokai to investigate environmental concerns. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB779
Time Sharing Plans; Disclosure Statements; Encumbrances
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
Amends the information required to be in a time share disclosure statement, under certain circumstances. Requires developers to submit copies of supplementary plan documents of the time share plan. Allows for submission of certain documents in electronic form. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
EET, CPN |
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SB780
Office of the Auditor; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Audit; Brand Management and Support Services
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and financial audit of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, specifically relating to the Request for Proposals regarding destination brand marketing and management services to the State for the United States major market area. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
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SB781 SD2 HD2
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Online Building Permitting Tools; Work on Certain Structures; Professional Engineer, Architect, Surveyor, and Landscape Architects; Licensure Exemption
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real time by 1/1/2024. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in territories served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt self-certification for residential and commercial on-site solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Makes the professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensure law inapplicable to work with respect to residential distributed energy resource systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB195 |
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SB782 SD2 HD1
HDOA; Taro Farmers; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TARO.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a grant program in the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB275 |
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SB783
Weighted Student Formula; Small and Remote Schools; Impact; Funding
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB784 SD1 HD2
Airlines; Subsidy; Pilot Program; Molokai Airport; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIRLINES.
Requires the department of transportation to establish and implement a two-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB785
Sustainable Development Goals
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
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SB786 SD1 HD2
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB787
Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Felony Conviction; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of all of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIM, RHOADS, WAKAI, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB788
Air Pollution; Department of Health; Vegetative Burning; Green Waste; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN/JDC |
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SB789
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park; Farm Dwelling; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kim |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
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SB790
Water Diversion; Water Use Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources; East Maui County
RELATING TO PROTECTION OF STREAMS.
Prohibits dispositions that authorize diverting water from East Maui county streams for commercial purposes, except for existing water uses by the Maui County Department of Water Supply. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AWA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB791 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance to be based on the island of Molokai, and related equipment, and pay related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB792 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Incentives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB793
Electronic Manufacturing Recycling; Amendments; Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Acts; Penalties; Definitions
RELATED TO RECYCLING.
Amends recycling goals under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovering Act so that goals are based upon the manufacturer's overall market share in the State. Amends penalties and definitions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB595 |
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SB794
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program; Maui County; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO THE CESSPOOL CONVERSION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes within the Department of Health, a three-year Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program to provide financial assistance to owners of cesspools located in the county of Maui to upgrade or convert their cesspools to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health or connect them to a sewerage system. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AWA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Richards |
AEN, WAM |
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SB795 SD2 HD1 CD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Compliance; Cure
RELATING TO TAXES.
Requires productions to provide evidence of reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable requirements to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure requirements for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit within thirty days of receiving the notice. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE |
ECD, FIN |
HB1314 |
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SB796
General Excise Tax; Produce; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the gross proceeds received by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB797 SD1 HD2
Time Share Plans; Disclosure Statement; Primary Plan Documents; Supplementary Plan Documents; Material Liens; Title Defects; Encumbrances; Contracted Private Consultant
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
Specifies that primary plan documents be listed in the public disclosure statement of a time share plan. Specifies when supplementary plan documents are to be considered primary plan documents subject to disclosure. Clarifies the manner in which the required disclosure of liens, title defects, or encumbrances on the titles of units may be made. Provides that a review of encumbrances by a contracted private consultant shall be waived upon the certification from the developer that the developer reviewed all encumbrances on title and determined that the time share interest is free and clear of blanket liens or that identifies all blanket liens. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE |
TOU, CPC |
HB11 |
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SB800 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Employer-Provided Child Care; Employer-Sponsored Child Care
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care for their employees. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
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SB801 SD2 HD1
Qualified Internship Tax Credit; Work-based Learning; DOTAX; DLIR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO QUALIFIED INTERNSHIPS TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a qualified internship income tax credit for employers of qualified interns. Establishes an application and certification process for the tax credit, to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires reports to the Legislature from the Department of Taxation and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB802
Job Creation Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT.
Establishes the job creation tax credit for qualified business firms that create qualified employment positions in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
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SB803
Department of Agriculture; Biodiesel; Biofuels; Sustainable Agriculture; Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOFUELS.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB804
HDOA; Pet Animals; Sanctuaries; Agricultural Lands; Permitted Use
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture to be leased or used for pet animal sanctuaries; provided that the pet animal sanctuary provides a public benefit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
AEN, JDC |
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SB805
Lobbying; Lobbyists; Ethics; Definitions
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definitions of "administrative action" and "lobbying" in Chapter 97, HRS. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
JDC |
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SB806
Board of Education; HSPLS; Review of Materials; Collection Development; Duplicative or Substantially Similar Requests
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Authorizes the state librarian to decline to conduct a requested review of an item within the Hawaii State Public Library System collection if the item was previously reviewed by the system in good faith, the basis for the request is duplicative or substantially similar to the basis for the prior review, the response to the prior review was issued within the last year, and the state librarian determines that it is unlikely that the library's response would differ from response issued for the prior request. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
EDU, JDC |
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SB807
Cannabis; Marijuana; Statutes; Criminal Laws; Offenses
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to replace the word "marijuana" and related terms with the term "cannabis" or related terms, as appropriate. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
JDC |
HB734 |
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SB808
DOT; Rules; Evidence of Registration; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its administrative rules to repeal any provisions requiring the furnishing of evidence of registration as a condition precedent to receiving a certificate of inspection. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB739 |
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SB809 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Mobility Rebate Program; Electric Mobility Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Repeals the electric bicycle and electric moped rebate program and electric bicycle and electric moped subaccount of the highway development special fund. Establishes the electric mobility rebate program and electric mobility special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB810
Traffic Control Devices; Speed Limit Signs; Kilometers Per Hour
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.
Beginning July 1, 2023, requires the Department of Transportation to include the kilometers per hour in a distinct, design, display, and color from the miles per hour shown on all new and replacement speed limit signs. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB812 SD1
Office of Community Services; Immigrant Services; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRANT SERVICES.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for an immigrant services and access unit within the Office of Community Services. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
LBT, WAM |
HB439 |
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SB815
HTDC; Accelerator Program; Manufacturing and Development Program; Research and Development Program; Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes an accelerator program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Amends the reporting requirements for Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's manufacturing and development program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding the outcomes of the research and development program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB816
Computer Science; Department of Education; Graduation Requirements; Teacher Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Allows students to complete computer science courses as a substitute for science credits at the high school level to count towards graduation requirements. Requires a computer science course credit as a graduation requirement at the high school level beginning with the 2030-2031 school year. Appropriates funds for teacher professional development in computer science. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB503 |
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SB817 HD1
Enterprise Zones; Eligibility; Eligible Business Activities; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP/AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB852 |
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SB818 SD1 HD2
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Department of Agriculture; Aquaculture Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Transfers the business, processing, distribution, and marketing functions of the Aquaculture Program from the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB819
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
HB566 |
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SB820
Historic Properties; Reviews; Third-Party Consultants; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract reviews of certain proposed projects that may affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites to third-party consultants if the department will not be able to complete the review within sixty days. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani |
WTL, WAM |
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SB822 SD2
Creative District; Tax Credit; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Counties
RELATING TO CREATIVE DISTRICTS.
Creates a process for the establishment of a creative district. Establishes a 5-year income tax credit for creative districts. Permits counties to enact incentives for creative districts. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to submit an annual report to the Legislature on creative districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki |
ECD/CAI, FIN |
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SB823 SD2 HD1
Motor Vehicle Registration; Flatbed Trucks; Exemption
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB704 |
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SB824 SD2 HD1
DOT; Mooring Lines; Stevedoring Company; Harbors
RELATING TO MOORING LINES.
Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State, except the securing of mooring lines from vessels for purposes of shipyard or boatyard operations necessary for vessel drydocking, hauling, launching, or shifting used in conjunction with other shipyard or boatyard operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB714 |
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SB825
Startup; Venture Capital; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes the startup agriculture business and farms special fund to provide seed capital for and venture capital investments in private sector projects for startup agricultural businesses and farms. Establishes the value added startups special fund to provide seed capital for and venture capital investments in private sector projects for value added startups. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB826 SD1
School Facilities Authority; DOE; Fund Transfers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Transfers an unspecified sum of general funds previously appropriated to the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to the school facilities special fund. Appropriates moneys from the school facilities special fund in fiscal year 2023-2024. Establishes an appropriation ceiling for the school facilities special fund that is equivalent to the balance of moneys available in the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN, FIN |
HB960 |
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SB827
Hawaiian Language Immersion; Department of Education; Kindergarten Entry Assessment Requirements
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS.
Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
HB962 |
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SB828 SD2
Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.
Establishes a fee for the issuance of an apostille or certification. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to expend moneys in the fund for operational expenses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, FIN |
HB964 |
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SB829 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Broadband Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET, WAM |
HB963 |
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SB831 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Statutory Powers; Property Ownership
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the department of agriculture to acquire property for immediate or future use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
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SB832 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Powers; Land Transfer; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the counties to transfer land to the School Facilities Authority. Exempts the School Facilities Authority from certain assessments and taxes. Authorizes state and county agencies to render services to the School Facilities Authority upon request. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to engage in commercial enterprise activities for the purpose of revenue generation. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to contract to manage leasing and management of housing projects. Establishes a deadline for the transfer of properties to the Department of Education from the City and County of Honolulu required by Act 206, SLH 2017, as amended by Act 272, SLH 2019. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, EDN, FIN |
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SB834
UH; Community Colleges; Workforce Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to support the University of Hawaii community college workforce development programs. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
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SB835
UH; General Fund Budget Appropriation
RELATING TO GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Repeals the requirement that the annual general fund budget appropriation for the University of Hawaii shall be 3 to 5 times the estimated regular tuition and related fee revenues for that year. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB836
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Powers; Condemnation
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire property through condemnation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, JDC |
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SB837 SD1 HD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Property Acquisition and Disposition; Condemnation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to acquire and hold title to or contract to acquire by grant or purchase real, personal, or mixed property; to clear, improve, and rehabilitate and to sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, dispose, or encumber the property; and acquire property by condemnation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL/ECD, JHA, FIN |
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SB838 SD1
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Vice President; Board of Regents; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Security Officers; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Requires the University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges to report directly to the Board of Regents. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Community Colleges for the continuation of the Hawaii Community College Promise Program and to establish thirty-one full-time equivalent Security Officer positions for the community colleges. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB839 SD2 HD2
PUC; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator Special Fund; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Carryover Balance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Increases the carryover balance of the public utilities commission special fund to $3,000,000 and transfers a portion of that balance to the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB588 |
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SB840
Public Utilities Commission; Water Carriers; Strategic Plan
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires each water carrier to file a strategic plan with the Public Utilities Commission every five years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO |
TCA, CPN |
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SB841
Common Carriers; Water Carriers; Public Utilities Commission; Long Term Leases
RELATING TO WATER COMMON CARRIERS.
Removes the requirement that water common carriers secure prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to enter into long term leases of more than three years and leverage leases. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO |
TCA, CPN |
HB24 |
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SB842 SD1
Health Care; Immigrants; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase health care services for certain low-income, uninsured immigrants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB843
Wages; Compensation; Payment of Wages; Paid Time Off; Personal Time Off; Vacation; Holiday
RELATING TO WAGES.
Amends the definition of "wages" to include the payment of any paid time off or personal time off, holiday, sick, or vacation pay earned and payable in accordance with the terms of an employer's policy or a written agreement with the employer. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB844 SD2 HD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO |
CAI, FIN |
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SB845 SD1
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Practitioners; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors; Licensure; Continuing Education; Board of Acupuncture; Physician Licensure; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Professional and Vocational Licensing Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Authorizes the Board of Acupuncture to establish an alternative pathway for physician licensure in acupuncture. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to obtain thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to update the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division's internal database. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB846
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB495 |
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SB847
Professional Engineers; Government Experience; Licensure
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Allows a person to be eligible for a license as a professional engineer if the person has completed four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Awa |
LBT, CPN |
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SB848
Mopeds; Registration Fee; Tag; Emblem
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Specifies that the registration fee for mopeds shall not exceed $100 per year, as determined by the counties' director of finance. Specifies that the issuance fee for a tag or emblem shall be no more than $20. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
HB574 |
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SB849 SD2
Social Services; Monthly Needs Allowance; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Amends the state supplemental payment ceiling for domiciliary care paid to recipients who are eligible for federal supplementary security income or public assistance, or both. Amends the monthly needs allowance for individuals residing in foster homes, care homes, domiciliary homes, and other long-term care facilities. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HUS, FIN |
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SB850
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
EDU, WAM |
HB936, HB1307 |
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SB851
CIP Sixteenth Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixteenth senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB852
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Authorizes the state or counties to administer the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Requires fines collected beginning 1/1/2024 for violations on a county highway to be expended for the operation of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with the posted speed limit under the Automated Speed Enforcement System. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB853 SD1
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB854
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Requires the Working Group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the Working Group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Statewide Sustainability Branch. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB856
DCCA; Real Estate Commission; Property Management; Board of Directors; Training and Certification
RELATING TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
Requires each member of a cooperative housing corporation board of directors, planned community association board of directors, and condominium association board to attend a training and certification course provided by the Real Estate Commission within one year of appointment or election or one year of the effective date of the Act. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish and administer a training and certification program to ensure that every board member understands the member's legal and fiduciary obligations pursuant to chapters 421I, 421J, and 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB299 |
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SB857 SD1
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on January 1, 2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB966 |
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SB858 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Qualified Allocation Plan
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects; amend the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan to allow up to twenty per cent of the maximum one hundred twenty points on the application criteria point system to be allocated to projects offering to convey ownership of the completed project to the State or an organization obliged to use all financial surpluses generated by the project to construct more housing; not award additional points for developer fees that are under twelve per cent; and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment into the rental housing revolving fund of past rental housing revolving fund loans. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB859 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes priority for projects that are awarded funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that are owned by the State or an organization obliged to reinvest financial surplus generated by a completed project into a newly constructed housing project. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to amend Hawaii Administrative Rules to award application criteria points to projects that fulfill certain criteria and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment of past State housing loans. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB860
Housing Savings Account System; Department of Budget and Finance; Employees; Employers; Housing Savings Account Board
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the Housing Savings Account System for all employees in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
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SB861 SD2
Housing Savings Account System; LRB; Study; Contract; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to propose and conduct a study of a housing savings account system. Authorizes the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract for services to develop the proposed system and program and conduct a study. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSG/LMG, FIN |
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SB862
Counties; Building Codes; International Accreditation Service
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires that each county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Kidani |
PSM, JDC |
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SB863 SD1
Housing; Developers; Loans; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation and the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for Hawaii residents who will be owner occupants and who own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
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SB864 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds; Affordable Housing; Issuance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's programs to develop housing exclusively for residents of the State who are owner- or renter-occupants and own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB866 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation; Rental Housing Projects; Affordable Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption; Prevailing Wages
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to promote certain labor standards through zoning ordinances. Includes off-site construction of a public work project for purposes of the State's prevailing wage requirements. Allows certain affordable rental housing projects to receive a waiver of county property taxes and various county development fees. Requires that all orders from the governor to set aside public lands for the development of affordable housing projects contain a provision that the construction of the development be subject to the State's prevailing wage requirements. Amends the limit on the type of costs eligible for exemption from the general excise tax for development of affordable rental housing approved or certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HSG, FIN |
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SB867 SD1
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption; Report
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on its inclusionary zoning requirements to the Legislature every year until the Regular Session of 2028. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB868
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Reasonably Priced Housing; Aloha Stadium
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop mixed-use reasonably priced housing at the Aloha Stadium site. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Elefante |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB870
Health Care Providers; Maximum Hours of Service; Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians; Surgeons; Physician's Assistants; Psychologists; Dentists; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Prohibits hospitals and health care facilities to permit or require health care providers to provide services for any period after the health care provider has been on duty for sixteen consecutive hours or an aggregate of eighty hours during any period of seven consecutive days, until the health care provider takes at least ten consecutive hours of time off-duty. Clarifies that the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement will prevail, if in conflict with this prohibition. Defines health care facility, health care provider, and hospital. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, AQUINO, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT/HHS, JDC |
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SB871 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Executive Director; Board of Directors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, Kidani |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB872
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Exemptions; Income Restrictions; Affordable Housing; Homeownership; Workforce Rentals
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop certain housing projects that are exempt from laws, rules, and ordinances, including income restrictions, under certain circumstances. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB873
Gender Equity; Wage Gap; Study; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources to contract for a study on the gender pay gap within the government of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
HB736 |
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SB874 SD1
School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
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SB875 SD1
Counties; Civil Fines; Real Property; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property; provided that the county sells the property at not less than the market value of similarly situated properties and that all revenues received from the sale that exceed the amount of the unpaid civil fines are refunded to the property owner. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB498 |
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SB876
Employment Practices; Seats for Employees; Violation; Fines
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires employers to provide employees the right to sit at work when standing is not necessary. Establishes fines. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
LBT, JDC |
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SB877
Employment Practices; Paid Rest Periods; Paid Meal Periods; Child Labor Law
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires employers to provide certain paid breaks to employees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LBT, JDC |
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SB878
Rooftop Solar Installation; Rooftop Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems; New Residential Construction Requirement
RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
Beginning 1/1/2024, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
PSM/EET, JDC |
HB327 |
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SB879 SD1 HD1
Unemployment Insurance Division; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Appropriates funds for the retention of employees of the unemployment insurance division of the department of labor and industrial relations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LGO, FIN |
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SB880
Mental Illness; Emergency Hospitalization; Criteria
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB421 |
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SB881 SD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; General Obligation Bonds; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
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SB882
Firearms; Permit; Background Check; Concealed Carry; Police
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
HB1124 |
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SB883
Firearms; Sensitive Locations; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the crime of possession of a firearm in a sensitive location as a class C felony. Imposes a duty to inform law enforcement upon contact on concealed and unconcealed carry permit holders. Defines sensitive location. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
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SB884 SD1
Income Tax; Exemption; Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONVERSION.
Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 and ending prior to 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Shimabukuro |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1121 |
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SB885
Nonprofit Corporations; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Quorum; Exception
RELATING TO THE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Makes the quorum and voting requirements of the Nonprofit Corporation Act inapplicable to planned community associations and condominiums. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
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SB886
Condominium Association Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Machine Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Specifies the procedure for condominium association meetings conducted in person and electronically. Clarifies the procedure for electronic, machine, or mail voting. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB887
Condominiums; Elections; Cumulative Voting; Write-In Candidates
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB888
Condominiums; Proxy; Voting; Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time; Statements of Qualification; Electronic Statements
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that the deadline for proxy votes to be delivered to the Secretary for association meetings is 4:30 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Clarifies that any owner seeking nomination to the Association Board and wanting to receive proxy votes can submit a statement of qualifications that shall not exceed one single-sided eight and one-half inches by eleven inches page. Provides flexibility for an owner seeking nomination to the Association Board to provide an Internet Statement of Qualification. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB889
Adult Day Care; Adult Day Health Care; Categorization; Medicaid; Med-QUEST; Reimbursement; Contracts; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to designate a new category of services composed of adult day care and adult day health care for the purposes of Medicaid reimbursement; establish Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates for providers of adult day care and adult day health care of not less than $80 and $95, respectively; establish standard assessment criteria for Medicaid coverage for admitting a candidate to adult day care or adult day health care; and prescribe rules that prohibit managed care organizations contracting with med-QUEST from terminating or modifying an existing provider network contract solely on the basis of a provider's change of ownership or ownership structure. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM |
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SB890
Abortion Care; Reproductive Health; Telehealth; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
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SB891 SD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Accounting and General Services; Public Buildings; Restrooms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB931 |
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SB892
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1180 |
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SB893
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1179 |
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SB895
Health Information; Hawaii Health Data Exchange Framework; Stakeholder Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
Establishes the Hawaii health data exchange framework. Establishes the stakeholder advisory group to assist the department of health in the development of the framework. Requires certain health care organizations to execute a health data sharing agreement by 9/1/2024. Establishes deadlines for certain entities to begin sharing health information. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB517 |
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SB896 SD1
Reproductive Health Care Services; Disclosures; Subpoenas; Agencies; Licensing Authorities; Disciplinary Action; Investigations; Proceedings
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB1427 |
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SB897
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage; Rights (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RIGHT TO MARRY ANY HUMAN BEING AND FOR THAT RIGHT NOT TO BE ABRIDGED BY THE STATE.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide individuals with the right to marry any human being and for that right not to be abridged by the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KANUHA, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB899
Kupuna Caucus; Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB650 |
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SB901
Kupuna Caucus; Department of Health; Inspections; Public Notice; Website; Initial Inspection Visits; Databases; Executive Office on Aging; Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman; County Offices on Aging
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB651 |
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SB902 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; Caregivers; Workforce; Development; Center; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
HB652 |
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SB903 SD1
Restorative Justice Programs; Department of the Attorney General; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish and support a restorative justice program that, in collaboration with the prosecuting attorney of each county, offers restorative justice opportunities in each county to allow victims and offenders to participate in restorative justice. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA |
JDC, WAM |
HB585 |
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SB904
Judiciary; Offenders; Hawaii's Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
JDC, WAM |
HB584 |
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SB905
Buildings; Inspections; Structural Integrity; State Building Code
RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Establishes procedures for inspections, preparing inspection reports, and responding to report findings. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, McKelvey |
PSM, WAM |
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SB906
Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Penalties; Multiple Violations
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC |
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SB907
Bicycle Grant Program; High School Students; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BICYCLE GRANT PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish and administer a Bicycle Grant Program for all high school students enrolled at a Department of Education school in grades nine through twelve. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
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SB908
Healthy Ohana Act; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Department of Health; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Imposes a fee for selling sugar-sweetened beverages at the distributor level to be collected by the Department of Health. Establishes a special fund into which revenues are deposited. Establishes a trust fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the special fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Establishes a healthy ohana advisory committee to advise the Department of Health on the administration of the trust fund. Makes appropriations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB909
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC/WAM |
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SB910 SD1
Temporary Liquor Licenses; Liquor Sales; Liquor Consumption; Nonprofit Organizations; Public Access Areas; Restrictions
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB912
Department of Human Services; Child Abuse and Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Penitential Communications; Exception
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
Establishes that the exemption from mandatory reporting by members of the clergy does not apply when the clergy member believes that there exists a substantial risk that child abuse or neglect that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, manifesting exceptional depravity, may occur in the reasonably foreseeable future. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC |
HB350 |
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SB913
Fluorescent Lamps; Mercury-containing Lighting; Sales; Compact Fluorescent Lamps; Linear Fluorescent Lamps; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
EET, CPN |
HB192 |
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SB914
Standard-based Curriculum; Digital Citizenship; Public Schools; Media Literacy
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in its standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
EDU, WAM |
HB79 |
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SB915
Uniform Probate Code; Guardians; Appointment; Powers
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP.
Amends the Uniform Probate Code to allow courts to appoint emergency guardians for respondents who reside in psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and homeless shelters. Extends the appointment period. Clarifies that guardians may consent to care, treatment, or service over the objection of wards. Sunsets 1/1/2028. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB1154 |
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SB916
DOH; Administration of Treatment Over the Patient's Objection; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Long-acting Psychotropic Medication; Petitions
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes long-acting psychotropic medication to be provided to patients who are subject to emergency examination or hospitalization. Expands the administration of treatment over a patient's objection to include persons in director of health custody at any hospital, subject to an emergency examination, subject of an application for involuntary hospitalization, and subject to a court order regarding fitness to proceed for a criminal trial. Requires orders for treatment over objection proceedings to be expedited. Expands who may file a petition for an order to treat over objection under certain circumstances. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB917 SD3 HD1
State Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
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SB918
Workers' Compensation; Disability Benefits; Death Benefits; Notice by Employer; Medical Benefits; Knowledge of Injury
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB283 |
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SB919
Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examination; Permanent Impairment Rating Examination; Chiropractor; Physician; Mutual Agreement
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified chiropractor or physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial chiropractor or physician to be paid by the employer. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB920
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Liability Minimums
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
TCA, CPN |
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SB922
Law Enforcement Officers; Reports of Criminal Misconduct; Psychological Screening; Use of Force; Chokehold
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.
Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB923
Firearms; Lending; Firearm Permit; Firearm Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB912 |
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SB924 SD2 HD1
Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
HB886 |
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SB925 SD1
Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; Department of Taxation; State Net Worth
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Establishes a wealth asset tax of one percent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Takes effect 03/22/75. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
HB1190 |
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SB926 SD1 HD1
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Authorizes pedestrians to act contrary to the statewide traffic code when a reasonably careful pedestrian would determine that there is no immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB927 SD2
Reapportionment; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, DELA CRUZ, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB1168 |
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SB928
Vehicle Noise; Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force; Department of Health
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES.
Establishes an Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force to determine the impact of emergency response vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise, the effect on public safety, and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights instead of the use of sirens at night. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB1167 |
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SB929 SD1
Department of Transportation; Highways Division; Audit Recommendations; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation Highways Division to implement recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor regarding compliance with federal funding laws and regulations and information technology authentication. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
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SB931
Check Cashers; Elder; Vulnerable Adult; Financial Exploitation
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires check cashers to report suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to check cashing. Provides immunity for good faith reporting. Authorizes a check casher to refuse to cash a check in situations of suspected financial exploitation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
CPN/HHS |
HB642 |
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SB932
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Increases shoreline setback requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB771 |
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SB934
CIP; 9th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB935 SD1
Vacation Packages; General Excise Tax; Gambling Addiction Special Fund
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the Gambling Addiction Special Fund within the Department of Human Services for the treatment of gambling addiction for Hawaii residents. Imposes a general excise tax on persons engaged in the arrangement, provision, or sale within the State of vacation packages or other recreational services that promote gambling or gambling devices that is not prohibited by state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB936
Low-income Housing Tax Credits; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Priority; State-Owned Development Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB937 SD1
Land Use Commission; Decision-making Process
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Reduces the number of days by when the Land Use Commission must act for certain actions related to amendments to district boundaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB670 |
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SB938
Housing; Urban District; County Zoning; Single-family Residential; Duplexes; Triplexes; Fourplexes
RELATING TO HOUSING CAPACITY.
Requires each county to adopt reasonable standards to allow the construction of up to four dwelling units on any land with an urban state land use district classification that is zoned for residential use where a single-family dwelling unit is permitted. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
PSM/HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB672 |
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SB939
Federal Government; Affordable Housing; Surplus Land; Military Facilities
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes as a priority guideline for the provision of affordable housing the use of lands leased to the federal government or under federal government control and that are to be returned to the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB940
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Monthly Benefits; Eligibility; Department of Human Services; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Establishes an additional minimum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit of $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, WAM |
HB740 |
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SB942
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e liquid products. Establishes fines. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB943
School Health Support Staff; Department of Education; Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to fund school health support staff to sustain the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
EDU, WAM |
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SB946
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Practitioners; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors; Licensure; Continuing Education
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners, to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to complete continuing education as determined by the board. Allows the board of acupuncture to issue licenses by reciprocity. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, CPN |
HB641 |
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SB947
Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Income Tax Credit; Real Property; Mandatory Disclosures
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires certain information regarding cesspools on real property to be included in seller mandatory disclosures on real property transactions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN/HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB440 |
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SB948 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Albizia Trees; Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate the removal of hazardous albizia trees that potentially threaten public and private land. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL, FIN |
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SB949
Hawaii State Hospital; Mental Health Services; Forensic Facility; Psychiatric Services
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires that any secure psychiatric rehabilitation program operated or contracted for by the Department of Health must be a forensic facility. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, WAM |
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SB950
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the GET exemption for unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN, WAM |
HB798 |
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SB951 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Requires a qualified high technology business to be registered to do business in the State and be a small business in order to be eligible for the tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024, to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
ECD, FIN |
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SB952
Childhood Sexual Abuse; Civil Actions; Statute of Limitations; Remedies
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Clarifies provisions related to the statutory limitations on the time periods in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil action. Allows for punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB483 |
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SB953
Continuing Education; Mental Health; Psychologists; Cultural Diversity; Cultural Competence; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity; Health Equity
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.
Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least four hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. Requires psychologists seeking renewal of their license in the State without full compliance with the continuing education requirement to have completed at least seven hours of continuing education in the next licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG |
HHS, CPN |
HB484 |
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SB954
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.
Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on any University of Hawaii campus, including the community colleges. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HRE, WAM |
HB481 |
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SB955
Medical Care; Minors; Covered Entity; Licensed Health Care Provider; Consent; Information; Financial Responsibility
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Authorizes licensed osteopathic physicians and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advance practice registered nurses, to provide minor-initiated medical care and services. Requires the licensed health care provider to ensure that the covered entity has been notified that minor-initiated medical care and services should not be disclosed. Requires the covered entity to have policies and procedures established to maintain nondisclosure of the minor-initiated medical care and services to the minor's parent or legal guardian. Authorizes the licensed health care provider to submit a claim to the covered entity for the provision of minor-initiated medical care and services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB482 |
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SB956
Department of Health; Certificates of Marriage; Issuance; Changes; Gender and Sex Identifiers
RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Provides for the replacement of certificates of marriage for individuals who have changed their gender, sex, and, if applicable, name. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS, JDC |
HB485 |
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SB957
Mobility Management; Implementation; Positions; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, including funding of positions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB958 SD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Regulatory Framework; Licensure Requirements; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes a working group to research and explore the idea of establishing a regulatory framework and licensure requirements for school psychologists. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect on 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1116 |
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SB959
University of Hawaii; Pamantasan Council; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council for three full-time equivalent academic and support services specialist positions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, AQUINO |
HRE, WAM |
HB968 |
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SB960
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Repeals the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council. Authorizes the Governor to directly appoint members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Effective upon ratification of a constitutional amendment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB961
DOH; Animal Control; Feral Chickens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKEN CONTROL.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to control the State's feral chicken population. Requires the establishment of a complaint hotline that may be used to report nuisances and health hazards caused by the presence of feral chickens and to request removal of the feral chickens. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB227 |
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SB962 SD1 HD2
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Waiting Rooms; Signage; Medical Cannabis; Cultivation Sites; Registry; Caregivers; Reporting Requirements; Violations
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensing location and clarifies public access to the waiting room. Adds or clarifies requirements for the dispensary program related to signage, permitted types of manufactured cannabis products, supervision of certain personnel while onsite at retail dispensing locations or medical cannabis production centers, annual reporting requirements for DOH, and DOH's education and training program. Clarifies penalties for violations. Establishes the medical cannabis cultivation site registry and imposes fees. Amends the uses of the medical cannabis registry and regulation special fund. Prohibits the cultivation, production, manufacture, possession, distribution, handling, or dispensation of medical cannabis except by specific persons or entities. Restricts the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to twenty, unless an exemption is obtained from DOH. Prohibits the use or receipt of cannabis as compensation for acting as a primary caregiver to a qualifying patient. Establishes annual reporting requirements for DOH regarding the medical cannabis patient registry program. Requires a report from DBEDT. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1218 |
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SB963
State Parks; Parking Lot Operations; Concessions; Bidding Requirements Exemptions
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Exempts parking lot operations at state parks and operation of concessions at certain state parks from the bidding requirements for concessions operating on public property. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB1183 |
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SB964
Hemp Industry Task Force; Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Rural Economic Development
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB965 SD2 HD1
Green Infrastructure; Transportation; Green Transportation Infrastructure Task Force
RELATING TO GREEN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
TRN/EEP, FIN |
HB1278 |
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SB967
Organic Food Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an organic foods production tax credit for farmers investing into the organic certification process. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
AEN, WAM |
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SB969 SD1
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Fines; Private Right of Action; Exceptions
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TCA, JDC |
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SB970
DOE; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Electric Transportation
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish zero-emission vehicle goals and plant-based food goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Requires annual report to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB971 SD2 HD2
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Student Transportation; Bus Passes; Public High School Students; Charter High School Students; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of education and state public charter school commission to collect certain data on county bus pass usage for public high school and charter high school students. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of education and to the state public charter school commission to provide public high school and charter high school students with bus passes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
EDN, FIN |
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SB972
Motor Carriers; Fines; Penalty
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Increases fines for any operator of a motor vehicle carrier using a vehicle for commercial tour operations who is not registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Increases penalty for any person who advertises as a motor carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
TCA, CPN |
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SB973 SD2 HD1
Rental Motor Vehicles; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires rental vehicle companies using state facilities to pay or reimburse the State to construct new or use existing state electric vehicle charging infrastructure at those facilities, beginning January 1, 2028. Establishes a task force to develop a plan to implement electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support one hundred per cent electric vehicle rental car fleets in the State by 2035. Requires annual reports to the Legislature until the task force ends. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB937 |
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SB974 SD2
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB976
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Liability Minimums
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
TCA, CPN |
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SB977 SD1
Judicial Review; Minimum Terms; Imprisonment; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Allows for judicial review of orders fixing minimum terms of imprisonment. Specifies that in any civil action brought by the petitioner seeking compensation of any kind or nature whatsoever as a result of, related to, or arising from a conviction and imprisonment for crimes for which the person was actually innocent, any recovery will offset, dollar for dollar, the total award made in the civil action against whom claims are asserted. Repeals section 661B-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
HB862 |
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SB978
Firearms; Gun Safety; High Caliber Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Includes any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher, excluding antique pistols and revolvers, and muzzleloaders in the list of prohibited weapons. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB560 |
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SB979
Firearms; Training and Education; License to Carry
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB429 |
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SB980
Firearms; Firearm Industry Members; Standards of Conduct; Liability; Right of Action
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB426 |
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SB981
DOH; Assisted Community Treatment Orders
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS.
Extends the time period that a family court may order continued assisted community treatment. Reduces the time period that a family court needs to determine whether assisted community treatment should continue. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JDC |
HB950 |
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SB982
Assisted Community Treatment; Petition; Interested Parties; Director of Health
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Permits interested parties to request the director of health to file an assisted community treatment petition on behalf of the interested party. Requires final orders for a petition to be filed within thirty days of the date an assisted community treatment petition is filed. Permits the family court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Permits the subject of a petition to stipulate to the proposed order and for the court to enter the stipulated order without an evidentiary hearing. Requires the department of health to report to the legislature on the number of requests for petitions submitted to the director of health. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB1155 |
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SB983
Methadone Clinics; Substance Use Disorder Services Clinics; Registration; Restrictions
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Requires the registration and registration renewal for methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics to be deemed a clinic and for the handling of controlled substances to be contingent upon its location being at least 750 feet away from a school. Gives methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics one year from the effective date of this Act to comply with this Act. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
HB378 |
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SB984
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse if the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Prohibits a mediator from engaging in mediation where there are allegations of domestic abuse unless certain requisites are met. Prohibits a court from requiring mediation in paternity proceedings if there is a temporary restraining order or a protective order in effect and the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Allows the court to order mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse but there is no temporary restraining order or no protective order, under certain circumstances. Replaces the term "family violence" with "domestic abuse" in section 580 41.5, HRS. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB618 |
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SB985
Hawaii Theatre Center; Hawaii State Theatre; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.
Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, Kidani |
TCA, WAM |
HB269 |
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SB986
Taxation; Corporations; Combined Reporting
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB149 |
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SB987 SD1
Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Statewide Education and Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HHS, WAM |
HB885 |
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SB988
Condominium Associations; Earthquake Insurance
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires associations of condominium owners to purchase earthquake insurance for their entire buildings. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB990 SD2
Traffic Fines; Task Force; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in Hawaii, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB991 SD1
Public Records; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Imposes a cap on costs charged to reproduce certain government records. Waives reproduction costs charged for the first one hundred pages if disclosure serves the public interest. Waives costs charged to duplicate certain government records in an electronic format. Imposes a cap on costs charged to search for, review, and segregate records. Provides for a waiver of fees when a record's disclosure serves the public interest. Appropriates funds for positions within the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB992 SD1
Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB993
In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Same-Sex Couples; Unmarried Women; Male Infertility; Parity
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least two years rather than five years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB994
Uhu; Parrotfish; Prohibition; Fishing Ban
RELATING TO UHU.
Prohibits all removal of uhu, also known as parrotfish, from state waters. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
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SB995
General Excise Tax; DOE; Teacher Salaries; Teacher Salary Special Fund; School Facilities Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB996
Water Use; CWRM; Recreational or Ornamental Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER.
Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC |
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SB997
Elections; Top Contributors; Donors; Noncandidate Committee; Identification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires notice and identification of certain top donors who contributed to a noncandidate committee. Changes the requirement of certain information from the schedules filed with the noncandidate committee reports. Removes certain information required for the late contribution report. Increases the amount of disbursement for electioneering communication that is required to be disclosed. Requires noncandidate committees that make only independent expenditures and spend over $10,000 to maintain transfer records and provide certain notice to donors. Repeals the top contribution identification requirement. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB998
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off; Free-Roaming Cats; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, LEE |
AEN, WAM |
HB220 |
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SB999
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hale Poai; Modernization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HOU, WAM |
HB1504 |
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SB1000
Firearms; Place to Keep; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB425 |
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SB1001
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1165 |
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SB1002 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit a strategy report to the Legislature by 2025 for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by 2030. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB1003
Department of Human Resources Development; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawai‘i Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop and implement a comprehensive commuting choice benefit program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
LBT/TCA, WAM |
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SB1004
Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Tax Credit; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB1146 |
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SB1005 SD2 HD1
Primary Election; President; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
HB1485 |
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SB1006 SD1
Climate Change; Department of Transportation; Coastal Roads and Highways; Coastal Adaptation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COASTAL ROADS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to engage climate change adaptation measures for the State's low-lying roads and highways. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1169 |
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SB1007
Temporary Disability Insurance; Eligibility Criteria Exemption; Family Leave; Pregnancy; Childbirth; Preterm Birth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care; Breast Milk Expression
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Expands the State's temporary disability insurance (TDI) coverage to, and exempt from TDI benefit eligibility requirements that are employment-related, employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the employee's childbirth or provision of kangaroo care to, or expression of breast milk for, the employee's child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Extend under certain conditions, the temporary disability benefit payment period and family leave period for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to a preterm birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit or birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit for more than eight weeks. Defines "kangaroo care" and "preterm birth". Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" is used. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
HB1409 |
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SB1008
Aviation Fuel Tax; Carbon Tax; Airport Revenue Fund; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION OF AVIATION FUEL.
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB1009
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include neonicotinoid pesticides. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB251 |
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SB1010 SD1
Malathion; Restricted Use Pesticide
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB252 |
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SB1011
Pesticides; DOA; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Site Information; Reporting
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB253 |
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SB1012
University of Hawaii; Native Pollinator Habitats
RELATING TO NATIVE POLLINATORS.
Requires the University of Hawaii to develop native pollinator habitats to be deployed on all campuses in the University system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB876 |
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SB1013
Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chair's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Increases number of commission members from seven to eight, with only five of eight required to have substantial experience in water resource management. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB1014 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel where the opposing party to the reasonably anticipated litigation is the State or another state agency. Provides that fees owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1015 SD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Certified Nurse Aides; Licensed Practical Nurses; Certified Nurse Aide to Practical Nurse Bridge Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui college, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
HB353 |
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SB1016 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui Regional System Facilities; Public-Private Partnerships; Private Entity; Agreements
RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Expands the definition of "private entity" to include business organizations that are authorized to transact business in the State, including nonprofit management entities that have a certificate of need or license to operate one or more community hospitals or hospitals serving a rural population licensed under the laws of any state. Beginning 1/1/2024, require the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide written comments to the governor before the State enters into any new agreement with a private entity or modifies or terminates any existing agreement to transfer the right and responsibility to manage, operate and otherwise provide health care services at one or more facilities of the Maui regional system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1460 |
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SB1017
Advance Health-Care Directive; Voluntary Non-Opioid Option
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Adds a voluntary non-opioid option to the sample advance health-care directive form. Establishes that a prescription presented or electronically transmitted to a pharmacy shall be presumed valid and grants pharmacists immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for dispensing an opioid in contravention of a patient's non-opioid directive. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1018 SD1 HD1
Governor; Emergency Powers; Medical Facilities; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, WAL, FIN |
HB969 |
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SB1019
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementias; Public Health Campaign; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias public health campaign. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, WAM |
HB1459 |
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SB1020
Health Insurance; Mandatory Health Coverage Weight Management Medication; Obesity; Overweight; Comorbidities
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medication used for the treatment of obesity or weight loss management for a covered individual who is overweight and has one or more related comorbidities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB965 |
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SB1021
Budget; Special Funds; Authorized Uses; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO SPECIAL FUNDS.
Authorizes agencies to expend moneys from special funds under the agency's control for capital improvement projects, subject to legislative appropriation or authorization. Prohibits the expenditure of amounts that exceed 20% of the special fund's ceiling. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB1023 SD1 HD2
Preschool Open Doors; Accreditation; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds for the preschool open doors program and executive office on early learning to expand access to preschool and to implement program changes required by previous acts. Requires DHS to provide reimbursements to providers participating in the preschool open doors program and adjust the reimbursement rates at least once every two years. Expands the types of entities from which a preschool open doors service provider may obtain accreditation. Expands the preschool open doors program and public prekindergarten program application process to eligible three-year-old children. Authorizes the preschool open doors special fund to accept federal funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
HUS, EDN, FIN |
HB961 |
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SB1025
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
HB600 |
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SB1026
Eminent Domain; Ke Nui Road; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PRESERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire by eminent domain the fee simple interest to the parcels of land with improvements thereon located between 59-145 and 59-175C Ke Nui Road. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB1027 SD1 HD1
Combat Sports Contests; Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Prohibitions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes the combat sports commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1028 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rental Kayaks; Identification Numbers; Fees
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires rental kayaks to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and have the identification number affixed to the rental kayak. Requires the Department to establish fees for registration and registration renewal of rental kayaks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
HB200 |
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SB1029
Food Labeling; Seafood; Fish and Shellfish
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Prohibits the sale of farm raised fish and wild fish and shellfish without a label stating where the seafood was landed. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, CPN |
HB204 |
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SB1030
DLNR; Conservation Mitigation Bank
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the department to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines "conservation mitigation bank". Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB328 |
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SB1031
State Historic Preservation Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources' state historic preservation division for a library digitization process and for the division's operations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB754 |
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SB1032
Sea Level Rise; Land Exchange; DLNR; Public Lands; Inventory; Transfer of Development Rights; Sea Level Rise Relocation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of Presidential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Requires the department of land and natural resources to complete and maintain a current inventory of all public lands that are located outside the sea level rise exposure and special flood hazard areas. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high risk areas. Expands the climate change adaptation priority guidelines. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB756 |
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SB1033
Aquatic Resources; DLNR; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to new or previously benign aquatic nuisance species, in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. Creates new fines for violations of rules pertaining to the department's prevention of or response to previously benign aquatic nuisance species. Authorizes the department to prevent or respond to threats from aquatic nuisance species from all discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, not just ballast water and hull fouling. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB760 |
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SB1034 SD1
Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Public Parking; Free Stalls
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING AT ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
Requires the maintenance of at least three hundred parking stalls at Ala Wai Boat Harbor at no cost for recreational ocean access and for the practice of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB1189 |
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SB1035 SD2 HD1 CD1
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the general excise tax those medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HLT/ECD, FIN |
HB662 |
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SB1036
DLNR; Protection; Recognition; Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary Fishing Practices; Aquatic Resources
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY FISHING PRACTICES.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue special activity permits for the purpose of recognizing and protecting individuals exercising their Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB758 |
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SB1037 SD1
State Designation; Limu; Limu Kala; Sargassum Echinocarpum; Official Limu of Hawaii
RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
Designates Limu Kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) as the official Hawaii state limu. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
HB819 |
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SB1038 SD2
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications System; Mental Health Disorders
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Temporarily allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system and two-way, real-time audio-only communications in certain circumstances. Defines "interactive telecommunications system". Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 12/31/2025. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB693 |
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SB1039
Environmental Crimes Unit; Motor Vehicle Tire Disposal; Petty Misdemeanor; Motor Vehicle Tire Surcharge; Environmental Management Special Fund; Department of Health; Office of the Attorney General ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Environmental Crimes Unit within the Office of the Attorney General. Makes the disposal of motor vehicle tires in violation of State law governing recovery of used motor vehicle tire recovery a petty demeanor crime. Establishes a $1 motor vehicle tire surcharge to be imposed on every replacement tire installed on a motor vehicle in the State after September 30, 2023. Requires tire retailers and tire wholesalers who install replacement tires to pay the surcharge to the Department of Health, and the Department of Health to deposit the revenues into the Environmental Management Special Fund. Allows the Department of Health to use the Environmental Management Special Fund to fund the Environmental Crimes Unit. Appropriates Funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB921 |
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SB1040 SD2 HD2
DHHL; Native Hawaiian Supportive Housing Pilot Program; Leeward Coast of Oahu; Homelessness; Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to establish the native Hawaiian supportive housing pilot program on the Leeward Coast of Oahu to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, and on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB1041
Family Court; Custody and Visitation; Family Violence; Domestic Abuse
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights, including the court's consideration of family violence and domestic abuse. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1042
Department of Human Services; Child Welfare; Child Removal
RELATING TO CHILD SEARCH AND SEIZURE.
Clarifies the definition of "imminent harm". Requires police officers to comply with exigency requirements when removing a child from the child's home and to promptly submit a police report documenting specific, articulable evidence of imminent harm to the child that warranted the child's immediate removal. Requires the State to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation of reported child abuse or neglect. Requires police officers to have parental consent, a court order, or evidence of exigent circumstances, when interviewing a child at school or removing the child to protective custody to complete an investigation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1043
Cannabis; Decriminalization; Release; Expungement
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Decriminalizes and legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of cannabis in a specified quantity. Entitles persons arrested or convicted of certain marijuana offenses from custody or incarceration. Entitles certain persons to the expungement of their arrest and conviction records, unless the prosecutor can demonstrate good cause against the issuance of an expungement order. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1044 SD2 HD2
DOE; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to hire complex-based licensed behavioral health specialists for Hawaii's rural public schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
HB603 |
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SB1045
Career and Technical Education; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, Moriwaki |
EDU, WAM |
HB244 |
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SB1046 SD2
Vehicle Weight Taxes; Noncommercial Vehicles; Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by adding an exemption for certain veterans. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
TRN, FIN |
HB147 |
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SB1047
Midwifery; Licensure; Birth Attendants; Exemptions; Training; Certification
RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Makes permanent the existing exemption for birth attendants to continue to practice without a license, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, CPN |
HB955 |
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SB1048
Salaries; Public Officers and Employees
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB333 |
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SB1049
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Employer Contribution
RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
Sets the amount of the employer contribution to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a fixed percentage of the health benefits plan or life insurance plan premium cost. Makes conforming amendments to remove the amount of contributions by the State and counties to the Hawaii employer union health benefits trust fund from the scope of collective bargaining negotiations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB334 |
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SB1050
Internal Complaints Procedures; Deadline; Human Resources; Civil Service Positions
RELATING TO INTERNAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.
Clarifies internal complaint procedures for civil service positions by requiring a formal complaint to be filed within twenty working days. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
LBT, JDC |
HB165 |
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SB1051
State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
LBT, WAM |
HB166 |
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SB1052
Public Employment; Professional Licenses; Renewal; Fees
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FEE RENEWALS.
Requires each public employer to pay for the employer's employees' professional license renewal fees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
HB164 |
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SB1053
General Excise Tax; Exemption Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Effective January 1, 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1054
Employment Covenants or Agreements; Non-compete Clause; Labor; Employment Contracts; Non-solicit Clause
RELATING TO NON-COMPETE CLAUSES.
Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts relating to employees of a restaurant, retail store, newspaper, magazine, news agency, press association, wire service, or radio or television transmission station or network. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT/CPN, JDC |
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SB1055
Election Fraud; Intimidation; Firearms; Weapons; Photography; Voters
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes, among other actions (1) The carrying of any firearm or weapon and (2) The act of photographing the face of any voter without permission from both the voter and an appropriate election official when such actions occur at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1056
Department of Transportation; Counties; Speed Limits; Reductions
RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS.
Clarifies that the engineering study required prior to the setting of a maximum speed limit shall not apply to reductions of maximum speed limits. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1058
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within 30 days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within such time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within ninety day of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate or by January 31 of a year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse to which the impasse procedures in section 89-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall apply. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB163 |
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SB1059 SD1
Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye |
PSM, JDC |
HB162 |
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SB1060
Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB1498 |
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SB1061
Solar Energy Device; Solar Easement; Solar Access; Trimming Vegetation; Counties; Ordinance
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar easement to record that easement by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EET, JDC |
HB1480 |
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SB1062
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, Richards |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB1481 |
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SB1063
Land Conservation Fund; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the percentage of the Land Conservation Fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the Land Conservation Fund. Appropriates funds from the Land Conservation Fund for the resource land acquisition. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB590 |
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SB1065
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB772 |
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SB1066 SD2 HD1
Water Security Working Group; Commission on Water Resource Management; Study; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.
Establishes within the Commission on Water Resource Management a water security working group to study and recommend, for legislative consideration and approval, priority capital improvement projects, including funding and financing strategies for each project, that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
WAL/EEP, ECD, FIN |
HB757 |
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SB1067
Subdivisions; Public Access; Improvement and Maintenance
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes a county to require the subdivider or developer to establish a stewardship fund, controlled by the county, for maintenance purposes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB591 |
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SB1068 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; OPSD; Beach Assessment Study; Beach and Shoreline Adaptation, Restoration, and Conservation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationships among activities, facilities, Native Hawaiian traditional practices mauka to makai, and natural resources. Appropriates funds to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for the development of a statewide beach assessment study and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB589 |
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SB1069
Harassment; Fishers
RELATING TO FISHER SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, Dela Cruz, Richards, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
HB1482 |
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SB1070
Child Support; Spousal Support; Assignments; Income Withholding; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Amends the definition of "income" to include tips or gratuities for the purposes of determining child and spousal support amounts, assignments, and withholdings. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1071
Family Court; Child Custody; Appeals; Transfers; Intermediate Court of Appeals; Supreme Court
RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT.
Allows cases within the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals that involve a family court judgment, order, or decree affecting the custody of a child or minor to be transferred to the Supreme Court. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
HHS, JDC |
HB1461 |
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SB1072
Courts of Appeal; Sua Sponte Decisions; Opportunity for Parties to Brief the Court; Rehearing Upon Petition
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
Prohibits the State's Supreme Court and Intermediate Appellate Court from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing upon timely petition of any party, if the courts fail to afford the opportunity for parties to submit supplemental briefing. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB1073
Appellate Courts; Conflicts of Interest; Judges and Justices; Disqualification and Recusal (ConAm)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Clarifies that the disqualification requirements for judges also apply to justices. Establishes a process by which a party before an appellate court in the State, who believes that the judge or justice presiding over their case may have a disqualifying conflict of interest, may move for a hearing on possible conflict of interest. Prohibits the appellate court judge or justice who is subject to the motion to hear or rule on the motion but allows them to file a response or voluntarily recuse themselves from presiding over the pending action or proceeding. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB1074 SD2 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Justices; Judges; Senate Consent Procedures (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND THE MANNER IN WHICH JUSTICES AND JUDGES ARE APPOINTED, CONSENTED TO, AND RETAINED.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Changes certain time periods for the appointment and senate consent to a justice or judge. Mirrors the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges with the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1075
Elections; Candidates; Donations; Non-Profit Organizations; Schools
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Repeals the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, literary organization, public school, or public library. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JDC |
HB1475 |
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SB1077
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; County Clerks; Duties; Absentee Ballots; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to establish a ballot-tracking system that allows all voters to receive alerts regarding the mailing, receipt, and counting of their ballots returned by mail. Requires the counties to immediately notify the Office of the Lieutenant Governor upon mailing and receipt of absentee ballots by mail. Appropriates funds to the counties. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
HB1477 |
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SB1078 SD1 HD1
Judiciary; Electronic Citation Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
Establishes a statewide electronic citation program within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1468 |
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SB1080
Collective Bargaining; HLRB; Labor
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes that the representative of labor on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board be a person selected by a majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
HB161 |
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SB1081
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB316 |
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SB1082 SD2 HD1
DAGS; Counties; Public Parking Spaces; Parking Meters; Payment Method; Credit Card; Debit Card
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING SPACES.
Effective January 1, 2025, requires all state- or county-owned parking lots in the State that contain public paid parking spaces to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card. Requires all state- or county-owned parking meters in the State that collect parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by credit card and debit card. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the counties to submit reports to the legislature. Defines motor vehicle, parking meter, and public parking space. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1083
Coral Reefs; Reef Insurance; The Nature Conservancy; Insurance Policy; Natural Infrastructure; Wind-Generated Storm Damage; Climate Change; Mitigation; Continuation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEF INSURANCE.
Appropriates funds for a three-year continuation of the wind-generated storm damage reef-insurance policy purchased by The Nature Conservancy in November 2022. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1084
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Pedestrian Safety; Light Trucks; Mandatory Disclosure
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires dealers selling new light trucks, including sports utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, and minivans, to disclose to prospective consumers that larger vehicles pose an increased danger to pedestrians. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1085
Biometric Identifiers; Biometric Information; Privacy
RELATING TO BIOMETRIC INFORMATION PRIVACY.
Establishes standards for the collection, storage, retention, and destruction of biometric identifiers and biometric information by private entities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1087
State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Composition; Duties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the state highway safety council as the state highway safety and modernization council and amends the composition and duties of the council. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1088
Public Employment; Paid Leave; Annual Physical Examination
RELATING TO PAID LEAVE.
Provides public employees with up to 2 hours of paid leave each calendar year to attend a scheduled physical examination with a licensed physician. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1089
Taxation; Credit; Income Tax; Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a tax credit for commercial property owners that make available parking spaces within the owners' parking lots for use by peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2022. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
TCA, WAM |
HB276 |
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SB1090
DOT; Number Plates; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Hybrid Vehicles; Gasoline-Powered Vehicles; Rules; High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes requirements for number plates issued for zero-emission, hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles beginning 1/1/2025. Requires the continued use of the rainbow number plate design for hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt or amend its administrative rules to authorize the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and repeal on 1/1/2035 any provision authorizing the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicles. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Keith-Agaran |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB1091 SD2
County Surcharge on State Tax; Fuel Tax; Counties; Repair and Maintenance; Private Roadways
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB279 |
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SB1092 SD1
Penalties; Driver's License; Fines
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Makes driving without a license a civil violation. Establishes fines. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1093
DOE; Composting Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMPOSTING GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes and provides moneys for the composting grant program in the Department of Education. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB1094
District Boundaries; Land Use Commission; Special Permits; Workforce Housing
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Expands the jurisdiction of county land use decision-making authorities, enabling them to amend the district boundaries of lands less than fifty acres, from lands less than fifteen acres. Limits the Land Use Commission's authority over special permits for housing that includes workforce or affordable housing units with a minimum twenty-five per cent of market units on land the area of which is greater than fifty acres or for lands designated as important agricultural lands, by providing that the Land Use Commission shall only add additional restrictions or disapprove a petition. Requires the Land Use Commission to run its special permit process concurrently with the appropriate county Land Use Commission for these special permits. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, Shimabukuro |
PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM/JDC |
HB669 |
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SB1095 SD1
Coastal Zone Management; Development
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Amends the definition of "development" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, lighting fixtures at existing public facilities, and Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
HB1478 |
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SB1096
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; School Facilities Authority; County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, Richards, Wakai |
PSM/EDU/HRE, JDC |
HB562 |
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SB1097
Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1187 |
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SB1098
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Immunity
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1186 |
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SB1099 SD1 HD2 CD1
Surcharge on State Tax; Housing Infrastructure Costs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies the authority of the counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues for housing infrastructure costs for county-appropriated housing infrastructure costs. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB1479 |
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SB1100
Tax Increment Bonds; Counties; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize the Counties to issue tax increment bonds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
HB1457 |
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SB1101 SD1
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements; Statutory Amendments
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the Counties' funded debt is ratified. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Kidani |
FIN |
HB1456 |
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SB1102
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB1238 |
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SB1103
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
CPN |
HB1458 |
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SB1104 SD1 HD1
Cannabis; Cannabis Propagules; Cannabis Cuttings; Cannabis Seeds; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Dispensing Limits and Restrictions; Department of Health; Rules
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Amends the definition of "cannabis" to include cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Defines "cannabis cutting" and "cannabis propagule". Requires a licensed dispensary's production center to submit to DOH an inventory of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires a licensed dispensary's retail dispensing location to submit to DOH the total amount of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds purchased. Allows qualifying patients, primary caregivers who are authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical use, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of qualifying out-of-state patients to purchase cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds from licensed dispensaries in the State under certain conditions. Establishes quantity limits and quality requirements for the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
AGR, CPC |
HB1219 |
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SB1105
Digital Electronic Equipment; Right-to-Repair; Exclusions
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. Excludes certain manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and importers of certain motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment, all-terrain sports vehicles and motorcycles, heavy construction equipment, and medical equipment valued at or over $100,000. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
EET, CPN |
HB645 |
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SB1106
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credit; Below-the-line Position; Local Hires
RELATING TO TAXES.
Increases the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit for qualified productions when certain percentages of its below-the-line positions are persons who file income tax returns in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB1107
Gaming; Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation; Lottery and Gaming Special Fund; Gaming Provider
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1108
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1109
Sports Wagering; Sports Wagering Operators; Sports Wagering Suppliers; License
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EET/JDC, WAM |
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SB1110
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriation
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes that a violation of the consumer data privacy act constitutes an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade of commerce. Authorizes a person injured by a violation of the personal consumer data act to bring a civil action against a controller or processor. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB1497 |
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SB1111
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation; Pilot Project
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Creates a five-year pilot project for counties with a population of less than 200,000 to regulate the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2029. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB1466 |
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SB1112
Zoning; Dwelling Units; Counties; Short-Term Rentals
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between one and five months for inter-island relocations and temporary workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB1465 |
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SB1113
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent Restrictions; Rent Control; Office of Consumer Protection
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than five per cent plus the percentage change in the cost of living during the previous twelve months. Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than once over a twelve-month period. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with sixty days' notice before increasing the tenant's rent. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with ninety days' notice before terminating the lease, for tenancies of month-to-month or longer. Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to submit reports to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
HB1484 |
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SB1114
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Requires HHFDC to establish a five-year dwelling unit revolving fund equity pilot program. Creates one full-time equivalent housing development specialist III position. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HOU, WAM |
HB677 |
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SB1115
Workers' Compensation; Entitlement; Rate of Compensation; Weekly Benefits; Partially Dependent Parents
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Increases the percentage rate of weekly workers' compensation benefits for partially dependent parents of a deceased child from twenty-five per cent to fifty per cent. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB922 |
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SB1116
Income Tax; Nonresident; Telework; Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Clarifies that there is a presumption of a nexus for certain nonresident employees who telework. Amends the income tax law to apply to the total income of certain nonresident employees who telework. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB1471 |
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SB1117
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2023 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction beginning with the sixth year of the credit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
WAM |
HB561 |
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SB1118
General Excise Tax; SNAP; Nonprescription Drugs; Medical Supplies; Durable Medical Equipment; Reduction
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children over a four-year period. Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of nonprescription drugs, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment over a four-year period. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
HB1483 |
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SB1119 SD1
Works of Art Special Fund; August 2023 Maui Wildfires; Memorial; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Appropriates funds for the purpose of engaging the community and developing plans for a potential future memorial, monument, or other appropriate means to properly honor and respectfully recognize the memory of those who lost their lives or were impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
HB1472 |
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SB1120 SD2
Works of Art Special Fund; Loan Arrangements; Resident Artists; Arts in Public Places Program; Report
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Requires the State Art Museum to provide opportunities for the counties and private organizations located in Hawaii to display art through loan arrangements with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts under the Arts in Public Places Program. Provides that art loans to a non-museum or public institution may be subject to a fee determined by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Provides that artists who reside in Hawaii receive selection preference for the Arts in Public Places Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Inouye |
CAI, FIN |
HB1496 |
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SB1121 SD1
Hawaii State Bar Association; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
GVO, WAM |
HB1473 |
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SB1122 SD1
State Departments; Deputy Directors; Senate Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Requires nominees for the position of Deputy Director, First Deputy, or Deputy Chair, as the case may be, of principal departments and multiple deputy directors; first deputies; deputy chairs, as the case may be, for each department that has multiple individuals who serve in the same role to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires a person to file a disclosure of financial interest within thirty days of a person's nomination to any state position enumerated in section 84-17(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
JHA |
HB1474 |
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SB1123
Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
RELATING TO PERMITTED INTERACTIONS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB563 |
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SB1124
Department of Education; Per-Pupil Expenditure; Increase; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student to reflect cost of living adjustments. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1125
Department of Education; Photovoltaic Panels; Playgrounds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU, WAM |
HB896 |
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SB1126
Income Tax Credit; Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services Necessary for Gainful Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by increasing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses and dollar limit on amounts creditable that constitute the tax credit. Requires the department of taxation to make annual adjustments for inflation to the adjusted gross income thresholds and dollar limits on amounts creditable. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
HB241 |
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SB1127 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; Department of Law Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Maui County; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Requires the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, in collaboration with the County of Maui and any other private entities the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and County of Maui deem necessary, to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the transfer of the rights for certain small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates moneys and three full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Law Enforcement to provide security at small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB892 |
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SB1128
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Physicians; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Exempts gross proceeds from medical services provided by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity of a primary care provider from the general excise tax. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB240 |
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SB1129 SD2 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Procurement Threshold; Small Purchases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the procurement threshold for small purchases. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1130 SD1
Activity Desk; Activity Desk Principal; Liability; Client Trust Accounts
RELATING TO ACTIVITY DESKS.
Makes a principal of an activity desk, and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, jointly and severally liable for any financial deficiency when the activity desk's client trust account is insufficient to pay consumers or activity providers. Clarifies that an activity desk, along with its principal and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, shall be held liable for statutory violations and subsequent damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1131 SD1
Time Shares; Fractional Ownership Interest; Joint Ownership Limited Liability Companies
RELATING TO TIME SHARE PLANS.
Amends the definitions of "time share interest" and "time share plan" to include any fractional ownership plan for a joint homeownership limited liability company, or any other entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1132 SD1
Decorticator Facility; Maui; Hemp; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to identify a central area on Maui and plan a hemp decorticator facility for the use of interested parties in the area. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB657 |
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SB1133
Housing; Landlord-tenant Code; Remedies; Notice; Failure to Pay Rent; Mediation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Extends from 5 business days to 15 calendar days the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement. Requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay the filing of an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules or attempts to schedule a mediation. Requires landlords to provide specific information in the 15-calendar day notice to tenants and certain mediation centers. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1134
General Excise Tax; Medical Services; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts medical services from the general excise tax. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1135 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating party, less twice the amount of the administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB1164 |
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SB1136 SD1 HD1
Makena State Park; Carrying Capacity; Study; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Makena State Park in Maui County. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB702 |
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SB1137
DOE; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after 5 years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
EDU, WAM |
HB1223 |
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SB1138 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1139 SD1
HHFDC; Rental Assistance Program; Reserve Percentage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, 50% of the project's units for certain low-income tenants in order to be eligible for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
HSG, FIN |
HB1224 |
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SB1140
Motor Vehicles; Safety; Equipment; Sun Screening Devices; Window Tinting; Skin Cancer; Exemptions
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
Exempts from restrictions on light transmittance percentages of certain motor vehicle sun screening devices persons having skin cancer. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/HHS, JDC |
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SB1142
State Waters; Whales; Boats; Vessels; Speed; Restrictions
RELATING TO WHALES.
Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC |
HB894 |
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SB1143
DOT; State Highway System; Routine Inspections; Rockslides
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Requires the department of transportation to perform routine inspections of highways in the state highway system that are at risk of rockslides every five years and after major rainfall events. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, RHOADS, Elefante |
TCA, WAM |
HB653 |
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SB1144 SD1
DLNR; Homelessness Coordinator; Position; Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish a homelessness coordinator position for the island of Maui within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB1254 |
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SB1145 SD2
Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Moriwaki |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB655 |
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SB1146
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund; Department of the Attorney General; Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Department of Education and for the acquisition, designing, construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of county main and general thoroughfares, highways, and other streets. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1147
Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations; Authorized Resident Vehicles; List
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires condominium associations and planned community associations that have a service agreement with a towing company to maintain and provide to the towing company a "do not tow" list of authorized resident vehicles. Prohibits authorized vehicles that are on the "do not tow" list from being towed, unless authorized by certain individuals. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB893 |
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SB1148
Tax Credit; Aircraft Service and Maintenance; General Excise Taxes Paid
RELATING TO AN AIRCRAFT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a five-year income tax credit for general excises taxes paid on qualified aircraft service and maintenance expenses of the qualified taxpayer. Sunsets 12/31/2028. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1149
Buildings; State and Counites; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Energy Star; Sustainable Buildings Program; Benchmarking Data; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDINGS.
Requires state and county agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the office of planning and sustainable development. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EET/PSM, WAM |
HB654 |
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SB1150
Pesticides; Fertilizers; State Property; County Property; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB656 |
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SB1152
Income Tax; Landlord Low-Income Tenant Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
HB1225 |
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SB1153 SD2 HD1
Honolua Bay and Lipoa Point Subaccount; Special Land and Development Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HONOLUA BAY.
Appropriates funds for the preservation and protection of Honolua bay and Lipoa point. Directs DLNR to create the Honolua bay and Lipoa point subaccount within the special land and development fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB1253 |
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SB1154 SD2 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Governmental Agencies; Wheeling; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules government agencies may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities to another government agency's facilities, subject to certain restrictions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB1155
Elections; Committee Reports; Nonresident; Information
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that schedules filed with the candidate committee and noncandidate committee reports include the amount and date of deposit of each contribution and the name and both the mailing and physical address of each contributor who is not a registered voter or a registered political action committee in the State at the time of the contribution; provided that the information be excluded from public inspection and used only for review by the Campaign Spending Commission. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB1156
Department of Law Enforcement; Sheriffs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent (15.0 FTE) sheriff positions for Central Patrol. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1157
Jury Duty; Exemptions; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; County Emergency Management Agencies
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM JURY DUTY.
Exempts active members of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management agencies from jury duty. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
PSM, JDC |
HB904 |
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SB1158 SD2
ERS; Police Officers; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Minimum Age; Years of Credited Service
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Provides police officers who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the Employees' Retirement System who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
LGO, FIN |
HB387 |
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SB1159
County Police Departments; Reports to the Legislature; Misconduct Incidents
RELATING TO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
Clarifies when the identity of a police officer, who has been suspended or discharged following a misconduct incident, is to be disclosed in a county police department's annual report to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB355 |
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SB1160
Hawaii Paroling Authority; Intermediate Appellate Court; Parole; Appeals
RELATING TO APPEALS.
Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1495 |
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SB1161 SD1
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts and provide basic housing allowance. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
CMV, LGO, FIN |
HB902 |
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SB1162
Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act for an individual to enroll in a state-supported post-secondary educational institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for employment by or service for the State or any of its political subdivisions. Provides exceptions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
PSM/HRE, JDC |
HB1464 |
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SB1164
Motor Vehicles; Projected Lifetime Operating Cost; Disclosure
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires dealers who sell new or used motor vehicles to display the projected lifetime operating cost of the vehicle with the listed purchase price. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1165
Automatic Voter Preregistration or Registration; University of Hawaii; Opt Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2024, for automatically preregistering or registering University of Hawaii System students who are at least sixteen years old to vote. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
HRE, JDC |
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SB1167 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Individual Reproductive Rights (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the right to abortion and contraceptives. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1168
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. Requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders for certain arrests and convictions beginning 12/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to automatically seal or remove information for certain arrests and convictions from publicly accessible databases beginning 12/1/2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1169
Driver's Licenses; Renewal; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Certification
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires all applicants who are younger than sixty years of age who are applying for or renewing a driver's license to provide proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, beginning 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1170 SD2 HD1 CD1
Counties; Affordable Housing Credits; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Production; County Powers
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS.
Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1171
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires that funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund be used to provide zero interest loans or grants to certain buyers and aid certain existing-for sale projects that have received funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates funds out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for certain purposes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
HOU, WAM |
HB925 |
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SB1172
AG; Medical Devices; Right to Repair; Powered Medical Equipment
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES.
Requires manufacturers of powered medical equipment to make available to powered medical equipment owners and independent repair providers parts, equipment, tools, documentation, and training courses and materials. Requires manufacturers to provide tools to repair equipment having a cost greater than or equal to $100. Creates a right of action by the Attorney General for certain violations of the State's medical device right to repair laws. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
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SB1174
Department of Transportation; Crosswalk Safety; Pedestrians; Traffic Lights
RELATING TO CROSSWALK SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to program intersections to allow walk signals to commence four seconds before the green light is given to motor vehicle traffic when the walk button has been pressed. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1175
DOE; Cafeteria Student Helpers; Safety Training
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, WAM |
HB260 |
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SB1176
Birth Certificates; Sex or Gender Marker; Nonbinary
RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
Requires any document that constitutes a certificate of birth issued under the laws of this State to allow for "nonbinary" or "X" to be a sex or gender marker choice. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1177
Dogs; Restaurants
RELATING TO DOGS.
Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1178 SD1
Privacy; Attorney General; Personal Information; Notice
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Modernizes the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law pursuant to article 3B, chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, among the businesses deemed compliant with the chapter's security breach notice requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1179 SD1 HD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1180
Privacy; Geolocation Information; Internet Browser Information
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT, CPN |
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SB1181
Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles; Readiness; New Residential Construction
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
EET, WAM |
HB329 |
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SB1182
Study; Single-Family Dwellings; Asbestos; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO ASBESTOS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on possible means by which the State can reduce the number of single-family dwellings that contain asbestos. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, Elefante, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1183
Plants and Animals Declaration Form; Desecration Laws; HDOA
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plants and animals declaration form. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB209 |
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SB1184
Golf Carts; Neighborhood Electric Vehicles; Prohibition; Restrictions
RELATING TO GOLF CARTS.
Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Elefante |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB417 |
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SB1185
Food Supply Chain Business; Renewable Energy Storage System; Renewable Energy Technology System; Permit; Zoning
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Exempts food supply chain businesses from permit or zoning requirements necessary for the installation of a renewable energy technology system or renewable energy storage system. Allows a food supply chain business to self-certify through licensed contractors for renewable energy technology systems and renewable energy storage systems used for its operations. Defines "food supply chain business" and "renewable energy storage system". |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET/PSM, CPN |
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SB1186
Elections; Voter Participation; Write-in Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1187
Standards of Conduct; Legislators; Post-Employment
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Increases the post-employment restriction for former legislators from twelve months to twenty-four months. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB1188
Campaign Contributions; State Contracts
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract, or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F and their family members from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA, AWA |
JDC |
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SB1190
County Ethics Commissions; Selection of Members
RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.
Provides standards for the selection of county Ethics Commission members to ensure their impartiality and independence. Effective 7/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA, CHANG, Awa, Elefante |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1191 SD2 HD1
Transit-oriented Development; HCDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for statewide planning, designing, and constructing of various transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority, with the approval of the Governor, to delegate to other state departments or agencies implementation authority of certain projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB1185 |
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SB1192
Substitute Teacher; Minimum Pay
RELATING TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
Establishes minimum hour and daily pay rates for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 school years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, AQUINO, CHANG |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
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SB1193
DBEDT; UH; Albizia Wood; Grant Program; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALBIZIA.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, AQUINO, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EET/HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB466 |
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SB1194
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a financial literacy pilot project within the elementary, intermediate, and high schools in the Castle-Kahuku complex area during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1195 SD1
Waiahole Valley; HHFDC; Lease Extension; Report
RELATING TO WAIAHOLE VALLEY.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to report to the Legislature on the progress and ultimate outcome of the ongoing lease rent renegotiations and to recommend whether the management duties for the valley should be transferred from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to a different state entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, AQUINO, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB465 |
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SB1196 SD1 HD1
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the authorization for board and commission holdover members to continue in office until a successor is nominated and appointed, but not beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office, takes precedence over all conflicting statutes concerning holdover members. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Ihara |
LGO, JHA |
HB545 |
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SB1197 SD2
UH; Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer; Chief Procurement Officer; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Designates the Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii as the Chief Procurement Officer for the University and appropriates funds for the transition. Appropriates general obligation bond funds to University of Hawaii, Systemwide Support (UOH900) to renew, improve, and modernize facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
HB230 |
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SB1198 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
EET, JDC |
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SB1199
Highway Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Awa, San Buenaventura |
TCA, WAM |
HB851 |
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SB1200
Child Protective Act; Foster Care; Independent Evaluation; Grandparents; Safe Family Home; Relative Placement Preference; Written Response
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Requires an independent evaluation of a child's parents before a child is returned to the child's family home, under certain conditions. Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Provides a child's biological grandparents with certain rights and duties. Amends the definition of "aggravated circumstances". Includes grandparents under the definition of "family". Amends definition of "incapacitated person". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by an independent provider with certain specialized training. Establishes certain requirements for interviewees, documentation, and assessments by DHS. Requires foster placement preference to be given to relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes certain requirements for DHS when conducting investigations. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Specifies that a department social worker shall be unbiased and reflect no prejudice in their professional assessments. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1201 SD1
Condominium Associations; Registration; Documents; Records
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to register on an annual basis, rather than on a biennial basis. Adds an additional annual condominium education trust fund fee to be used to support the annual registration with attached documents of the association. Amends the documents required for condominium association registration. Broadens the list of documents an association shall maintain. Amends the requirements and procedures for a condominium association to provide association documents to unit owners. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1297 |
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SB1202
Condominium Associations; Real Estate Commission; Voting; Proxies; Condominium Boards of Directors; Unit Owners; Elections; Notices; Ballots; Penalties
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Expands the real estate commissions enforcement authority to include violations of requirements for association meetings and board of director elections. Requires newly elected or appointed condominium association board members to certify in writing compliance with specified duties and obligations. Clarifies electronic voting device procedures. Eliminates proxy voting for condominium associations. Establishes additional requirements and procedures for association meetings and board of director elections, including notices of election, notice of intent to run for election, ballots, and runoff elections. Establishes penalties for improper voting and forgery of ballot envelopes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB176 |
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SB1203
DCCA; Homeowners' Associations; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Unit Owners' Associations; Managers; Licensing; Recovery Fund
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Creates licensure and regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and unit owners' associations in the State. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
CPN, WAM |
HB298 |
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SB1204
Prostitution; Criminal; Decriminalization; Attorney General; Prosecutor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REDUCING THE HARMS IN THE SEX TRADE.
Decriminalizes prostitution. Increases the rights for victims of sex trafficking. Requires the county prosecutors to file motions or applications to expunge certain prostitution convictions. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB1205
Landlord-Tenant Code; Children's Health; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates landlord-tenant code to ensure a basic level of health housing that will improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1206 SD2 HD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, prior to the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1207
Hawaii State Building Codes; State Building Code Council; Exemption; Prior Publication
RELATING TO STATE BUILDING CODES.
Exempts any code with an official publication date within four years of the prior code publication date from certain adoption requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB681 |
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SB1208 SD1
Low-Income Household Renters; Income Tax Credit; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1209
Income Tax; Household and Dependent Care; Expenses; Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for the gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1210
Income Tax; Refundable Food/Excise Tax; Credit; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1211
Child Welfare System; Child Welfare Services; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Malama Ohana Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office of Wellness and Resilience to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the Malama Ohana Working Group in carrying out its duties. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025 and be dissolved upon the adjournment thereof. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, Kim |
HHS, WAM |
HB330 |
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SB1212 SD1
Campaign Spending; Candidates; Committees; "Redboxing"
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits any campaign website for any candidate or candidate committee from containing information or manipulating content in any manner that is designed to induce a noncandidate committee to use that content to make expenditures supporting the candidate or candidate committee in a manner suggested by the candidate or candidate committee based on a reasonable person standard. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
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SB1213
Private Schools; Anaphylaxis Management; Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Comprehensive Action Plans; Designated School Employee and Agents; Immunity from Liability
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all private schools to develop and implement comprehensive action plans for the management of anaphylaxis in their respective schools, including administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. Establishes certain immunity from liability for designated private school employees and agents who administer auto-injectable epinephrine during emergencies. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/EDU, JDC |
HB183 |
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SB1214
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Unit; Wholesalers; Tax
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Establishes a tax equal to seventy per cent of the manufacturer's list price for electronic smoking devices and e-liquid products. Expands the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit to include wholesalers. Requires electronic cigarette wholesalers to register with the electronic smoking device retailer and wholesaler registration unit. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
HB537 |
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SB1215 SD2 HD1
Healthcare Preceptors; Preceptor Tax Credit
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the preceptor tax credit law to expand access to the program and to make it easier for preceptors to access tax credits under the program. Adds the Director of Health to the preceptor credit assurance committee. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1450 |
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SB1216
Sexual Exploitation of Minors; Human Trafficking; Steering Committee; Prevention; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS.
Establishes the sexual exploitation of minors steering committee to investigate issues related to sexually exploited minors. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB1217
State Constitution; Amendments; Elections; Governor; Lieutenant Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE V OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO RAISE THE STATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Proposes to amend the state Constitution to provide that, beginning with the 2026 general election, the minimum state residency requirement for a candidate for Governor or Lieutenant Governor shall be raised from 5 years to 30 years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1218
Department of Transportation; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1219
PUC; Communication Services; Correctional Facilities; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services and to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1133 |
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SB1220 SD1
Rights Lost; Public Office; Offenses Against Public Administration
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICE.
Prohibits persons convicted of certain felony offenses against public administration from becoming a candidate for or holding public office for ten years after the person's final discharge. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB799 |
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SB1221
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Response Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
HHS/EDU, JDC |
HB550 |
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SB1222
School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Programming; Public School Facilities
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
EDU, WAM |
HB549 |
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SB1223 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Authorizes a new issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in the amount of $30 million, to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
FIN |
HB1455 |
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SB1224
Insurance; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Liability
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. On 6/30/2025, repeals the allowable exclusions, recordkeeping requirements, right of recovery, insurable interest, and required disclosures and notices under the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB640 |
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SB1225
Insurance; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Programs; Minimum Coverage; Shared Cars
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Clarifies when the termination of peer-to-peer car-sharing occurs for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. Clarifies the application of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance laws as to other entities that make available rental vehicles under state law. Amends the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage for shared cars to be consistent with the existing minimum coverage for personal vehicles. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Repeals the sunset of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB639 |
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SB1226
EUTF; Investments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1227
Employees' Retirement System; HiTIP; Investments; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Requires the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaii venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii targeted investment program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1228
Short Form; Grants
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1229
Short Form; Grants
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Short form bill. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1231 SD1
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EET, WAM |
HB1408 |
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SB1233
Public Utilities Commission; State Facilities; Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity that is produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to another state facility pursuant to administrative rules established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires a report by the Public Utilities Commission. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB1234
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety System; Condominium Association; Maintenance Fee Increase; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a tax credit for certain owners of a condominium whose association is increasing maintenance fees to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
CPN, WAM |
HB351 |
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SB1235 SD2
OHA; Temporary Public Land Trust Working Group; Office of the Governor; Public Land Trust Inventory; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office and for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB1236
Department of Agriculture; Compost Reimbursement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Appropriates $5 million dollars to the Department of Agriculture for the Compost Reimbursement Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1237 SD1
Hawaii Film Commission; Hawaii State Film Office; DBEDT; Tax Credits; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM INDUSTRY.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission in the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the administration and extends the sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to 1/1/2038. Establishes a new film studio tax credit. Requests and appropriates funds for the Auditor to conduct a performance and financial audit of the Hawaii State Film Office. Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii State Film Office to the Hawaii Film Commission. Appropriates funds for one full time equivalent executive director position within the Hawaii Film Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1238
Department of Health; Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Rural Health Care Pilot Program; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes the Kupuna Rural Health Care Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health to improve access to care in rural areas of Hawaii County and expand broadband internet access, provide at-home visits, and ground transportation for in-person health care services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS/EET, WAM |
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SB1239
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Rent
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts certain medical services, food, and rent from the general excise tax. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1240 SD2
Government; Public Servant; Bribery; Corruption; Position Retention; Salary Commission
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Specifies that a public servant convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, RHOADS, Awa, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1241
HPHA; Pet Animals
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Prohibits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from banning pet animals from housing under its control. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HOU, JDC |
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SB1242
Used Motor Vehicles; Equipment; Removal
RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from removing, disabling, or impairing or hindering the use of a used motor vehicle's installed equipment and features. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1243
Department of Transportation; Traffic Flow and Mitigation; State and County Traffic Projects
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL.
Requires the Department of Transportation to authorize state and county traffic projects to make changes, as necessary, to traffic flow and mitigation efforts. Prohibits contractors from charging additional fees to amend traffic flow and safety or mitigation efforts. Requires the Department of Transportation to make a final determination on all changes to traffic flow and mitigation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB1276 |
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SB1244
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Computer Software Tracking System; Access Requirements; System Integration Requirements; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
Establishes system access and system integration requirements for the computer software tracking system for medical cannabis dispensaries. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature on data captured using the computer software tracking system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB696 |
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SB1245
DOH; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers to provide intervention and stabilization services in each county for persons experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1246
Food; Market; Animals; Meats; Pigs; Economy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FOOD SUPPLY.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate a new animal slaughterhouse on the island of Oahu. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB946 |
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SB1247 SD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Waste-to-Energy; Solid Waste Diversion; Sustainable Energy
RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a public private partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
EEP, FIN |
HB1292 |
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SB1248
Housing Development; Exempt Projects; Rent-to-Equity
RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties. Applies to new housing projects approved after July 1, 2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB1249 SD1
UH; Cybersecurity; Data Science; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Appropriates moneys for cybersecurity and data science programs at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
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SB1250
College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made by residents of the State into the HI529 Hawaii's College Savings Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1251
Teachers' Salary Schedule; Temporary Teachers; Substitute Teachers; Department of Education
RELATING TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
Beginning July 1, 2023, requires substitute teachers who work ninety days or more to be compensated equivalent to the daily rate for an entry-level teacher salary commensurate with their placement in Class I, II, or III. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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SB1252
Vacant Land; Fugitive Dust Control; Department of Health; Plan Approval; Report
RELATING TO FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL.
Prohibits owners of vacant undeveloped land to cause or permit visible fugitive dust to become airborne from their land or to cause or permit visible fugitive dust that originates from their vacant developed land to be discharged beyond their land's lot line. Requires owners of vacant undeveloped land to submit to the Department of Health a Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan no later than December 31, 2023, and every three years thereafter, and obtain approval from the Director of Health. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Wakai |
WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB703 |
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SB1253 SD1
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Defines "guidance", "opinion", and "ruling". Requires the Director of the Office of Information Practices to provide either a ruling or guidance in writing on open records responses and open meetings complaints. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
HB1467 |
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SB1255
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the state rent supplement program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB1244 |
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SB1256
State Bonds; Annual Ceiling; Private Activity Bonds; HHFDC; Counties
RELATING TO BONDS.
Requires counties with a private activity bond issuance program to exhaust their allotment before applying to the State for the state allocation. Requires a project to first apply to the county in which the project is located, if the county has a private activity bond issuance program, before applying to the State. Requires the State, if it receives a county allocation, to award that same amount to benefit that county. Requires the department of budget and finance to indicate to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation any county amount of unused or unassigned allocation. Effective 7/2/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
PSM, WAM |
HB923 |
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SB1257
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund; Historic Property
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIAL FUND.
Clarifies that the Hawaii historic preservation special fund may be used to repair and maintain historic government properties, except properties maintained through a separate, dedicated funding source. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
WTL, WAM |
HB1163 |
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SB1258 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Kaena Point State Park; Makua; Keawaula
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua and Keawaula sections. (CD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
HB1267 |
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SB1259
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to DOA for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Elefante |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB1248 |
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SB1260
Aquaculture; Department of Agriculture; Industry Collaboration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds to support collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and the aquaculture industry. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Elefante, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1261
Renewable Energy; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB1315 |
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SB1262
Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Richards |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB1263 SD1
Boating Law; Commercial Ocean Operators; Vessels; Safety
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION.
Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
WTL/TCA, CPN |
HB184 |
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SB1264 SD2 HD1
Commercial Fishing; Limited-entry Commercial Fisheries; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish limited-entry commercial fisheries for fisheries that are not subject to federal fisheries regulations, when appropriate or necessary to ensure sustainable fisheries for two species of fish -- uhu and kala. Requires the Department to obtain community feedback and report annually to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, CPC |
HB759 |
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SB1265 SD1
Kaneohe Bay; Restrictions; Commercial Ocean Use Activities; Permits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
Prohibits commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters without a permit. Prohibits any person from advertising any commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters for which the person does not have a permit, lease, or license. Establishes and appropriates funds for full-time equivalent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
HB1134 |
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SB1266
Food Manufacturer Tax Credit; Local Crops
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayers" as manufacturers that produce valued-added products using local crops. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, WAM |
HB947 |
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SB1269
Agricultural Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class D emergency loans. Provides a separate source of funding for agricultural emergency loans. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB971 |
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SB1270
Revenue; Animal Industry Special Fund; State Veterinary Laboratory
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adds new sources of revenue generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch as sources for the Animal Industry Special Fund and clarifies that the funds from the special fund may be expended to make laboratory improvements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB972 |
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SB1271
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEMP.
Amends section 141-43 (a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
HB973 |
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SB1272
Department of Agriculture; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Prioritizes assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partially consumed within the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB974 |
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SB1273
Department of Agriculture; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
This housekeeping measure addresses potential deficiencies in Act 312, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, which established a three-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75 per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for the acquisition of cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost to incentivize such practices. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB975 |
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SB1274
Hemp Special Fund; Industrial Hemp Special Fund; Department of Agriculture ($)
RELATING TO HEMP SPECIAL FUND.
Amends section 141-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to rename the Industrial Hemp Special Fund as the Hemp Special Fund and allow the fund to be utilized for the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp under part III of chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB976 |
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SB1275
Purchases of Health and Human Services; Community Council
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Abolishes the Community Council on purchase of health and human services |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/GVO, JDC |
HB977 |
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SB1276
Procurement; Treatment Purchase of Services; Small Purchase Threshold
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statements of qualification and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB978 |
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SB1278
Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance
RELATING TO FORFEITURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 804-51, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB980 |
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SB1279
Electric Guns; Sellers; Distributors; Licensing; Criminal History Background Check
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history background check by the county police departments of applicants for licenses to sell, offer to sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer electric guns or cartridges. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/CPN |
HB981 |
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SB1280 SD1
Cigarette Tax Stamp Fees; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT UNIT.
Increases and stabilizes the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund within the Department of the Attorney General by: (1) increasing the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund may carry over at the end of the fiscal year; (2) increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the tobacco enforcement special fund; and (3) amending the amount of funds to be deposited in the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB982 |
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SB1281
Criminal Proceedings; Public Officer or Employee; Government; Time Limitations
RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS.
Defines the terms "public officer or employee" and "government" in section 701-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the scope and applicability of provisions related to the time limitations to bring prosecution based on misconduct in office. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
HB983 |
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SB1282
Firearms; Licenses; Registration; Enforcement; Insurance
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends, clarifies, and enacts provisions of chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); amends section 707-716, HRS; and amends and clarifies section 846-2.7(b), HRS. Amends and enacts requirements and processes regarding permits to acquire and licenses to carry a firearm; updates criteria governing when firearm ownership, possession, or control is prohibited; identifies locations within the State where carrying or possessing firearms is prohibited; requires a person carrying a firearm pursuant to a license to have in the person's immediate possession the license and documentary evidence that the firearm being carried is registered; requires a person carrying a firearm in public pursuant to a license to maintain insurance coverage; requires that when a person carrying a firearm is stopped by a law enforcement officer or is a driver or passenger in a vehicle stopped by a law enforcement officer, the person shall immediately disclose to the law enforcement officer that the person is carrying a firearm and, upon request, identify the specific location of the firearm and present to the law enforcement officer a license or credentials to carry a firearm; prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended; prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance while carrying a firearm; prohibits carrying a firearm on private property open to the public without express authorization; and amends, clarifies, and enacts other provisions relating to firearms. Provides that criminal history record checks may be conducted by county police departments on applicants for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition pursuant to section 134-9, HRS. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB984 |
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SB1283
Penal Code; Government Fraud
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT FRAUD.
Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB985 |
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SB1284
Penal Code; Official Misconduct; Offenses Against Public Administration
RELATING TO OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT.
Adds a new section to chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of official misconduct. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB986 |
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SB1285
Employer Information; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO LABOR DATA COLLECTION.
Amends section 201-13.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/LBT, JDC |
HB987 |
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SB1286 SD1 HD2
Affordable Housing; HCDA; Lease of State Land; Kakaako Community Development District; Pilot Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases options to build affordable housing by allowing the Hawaii community development authority to conduct a pilot program to lease real property for one project in the Kakaako community development district for a term of ninety-nine years. Requires reports to legislature. Repeals 6/30/2122. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB988 |
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SB1287 SD2
DBEDT; Building Renovations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 1/6/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB989 |
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SB1288
Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for the research activities tax credit. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB990 |
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SB1289
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB991 |
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SB1290
Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation ($)
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP REVOLVING FUND.
Clarifies section 6.4 of Act 248, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB992 |
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SB1291 SD1 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Sea Level Rise Adaptation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk from sea level rise and guidance to agencies on how to conduct the vulnerability assessments for their facilities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB993 |
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SB1292
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB994 |
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SB1293
Important Agricultural Lands; Adoption of County Maps of Lands to Be Designated as Important Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies the decision-making process for the Land Use Commission adoption of maps of Important Agricultural Lands and repeals the farm dwelling and farm employee housing incentive for lands designated as Important Agricultural Lands in chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB995 |
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SB1294
Important Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and farm employee housing on Important Agricultural Lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing as an incentive for the designation of lands as Important Agricultural Lands pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB996 |
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SB1295 SD2 HD1
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize, by general law, political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB997 |
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SB1296 SD2 HD2
OPSD; DBEDT; Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DESIGNATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and governing board within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Establishes full-time equivalent temporary, exempt positions. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB998 |
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SB1297 SD2
HTDC; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the area of economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to implement specific projects that address those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB999 |
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SB1298
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1000 |
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SB1299
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1001 |
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SB1300
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1002 |
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SB1301
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1003 |
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SB1302 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1004 |
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SB1303
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1005 |
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SB1304
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1006 |
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SB1305
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1007 |
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SB1306
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1008 |
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SB1307
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1009 |
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SB1308
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1010 |
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SB1309
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1011 |
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SB1310
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1012 |
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SB1311 SD2 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Repeal; Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 192, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
Repeals Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, which requires the employees' retirement system to divest itself of investments in companies that provide support for genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and provide annual reports to the legislature on the status of divestment. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1013 |
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SB1312 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB1014 |
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SB1316
State Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Amends various general fund appropriations to help the State meet its American Rescue Plan Act maintenance of effort obligations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1018 |
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SB1317 SD3 HD1
Broadband Funds; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Broadband Infrastructure Development; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Transfers the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the office of the lieutenant governor on a temporary, four-year basis. Appropriates general funds to provide required matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Appropriates funds received by the State from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene and lead the working group established pursuant to Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1019 |
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SB1318
Department of Budget and Finance; Unclaimed Property Program
RELATING TO PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM.
Increases the amount of moneys that can be carried over at June 30 of each fiscal year by the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund from $1,300,000 to $2,500,000. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1020 |
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SB1319 SD1
Funds; Appropriations; Governor's Authority
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer certain funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Fire Fighter's Contingency Fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB1021 |
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SB1320
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1022 |
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SB1321
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1023 |
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SB1322
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Licenses; Endorsement; Temporary Permits; Exceptions ($)
RELATING TO NURSES LICENSED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
Allows for temporary permits to be issued to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and revises the exemptions for license. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB1024 |
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SB1323
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Abandonment
RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING ACT.
Amends the Professional and Vocational Licensing Act to reduce the time frame for which an application is considered abandoned from two years to one year and to specify how this one-year period applies to the process for applications for examination. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB1025 |
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SB1324 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices; Reinsurers; Non-Insurance Benefits
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103, HRS, with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1026 |
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SB1325 SD1
Money Transmitter; Money Transmission; Permissible Investments; Tangible Net Worth; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Aligns Hawaii's money transmitters law with the provisions of the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multi-state system. Enables timely, coordinated, and efficient regulation of money transmission companies to achieve financial stability and economic growth, while providing consumer protection. Allows the State to share resources, data, and technology tools with other states to create a stronger multi-state system of financial regulation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC |
HB1027 |
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SB1326 SD1
Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1028 |
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SB1328 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; Ceiling; General Fund; Chapter 269, Hawaii Revised Statutes
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SPECIAL FUND CARRYOVER BALANCE.
Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1030 |
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SB1329
Psychologists; Definitions; License Requirements.
RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Updates definitions related to the education and training requirements of psychologists; amends the screening process for applicants educated at a foreign institution. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB1031 |
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SB1330
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level IV and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB1032 |
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SB1331
State Building Code Council; Members
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Adds to the State Building Code Council a voting member representing the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1033 |
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SB1332 SD1 HD2
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that emergency management powers must be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. Delineates allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys. Amends the amount of additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund. Shortens the duration of price control periods from 96 hours to 72 hours. Defines "severe warning" to recognize that entities other than the National Weather Service may issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1034 |
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SB1333
Homeland Security; Confidentiality of Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1035 |
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SB1334
Homeland Security; Hawaii State Fusion Center; Department of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Formally establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security to be transferred to the Department of Law Enforcement and delineates its roles and responsibilities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1036 |
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SB1335
Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications Executive Committee; Department of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
Amends section 2 of Act 97, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to reflect the migration of the Office of Homeland Security from the Department of Defense to the Department of Law Enforcement on January 1, 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
HB1037 |
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SB1336
Targeted Violence; Office of Homeland Security; Targeted Violence Prevention Program ($)
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes a Targeted Violence Prevention program within the state Office of Homeland Security. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Establishes the all-threats or all-hazards statewide reporting and analysis system. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Creates two new analyst position and appropriates money for the program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1038 |
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SB1337
Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022; Attorney General; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Defense; Department of Health, Department of Human Services; Investigators; Private Security Contracts
RELATING TO ACT 278, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Amends Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to modify the transfer of the personnel and functions of the Department of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement, clarify that Act 278 does not amend or abrogate the Attorney General's status as the Chief Legal and Law Enforcement Officer of the State, specify that the Statewide Law enforcement Training Complex will be located at the First Responder Technology Campus rather than the Mililani Technology Park, and transfer the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts under section 26-14.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Defense, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services for their respective facilities. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1039 |
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SB1338
Enhanced 911 Board Membership; Director of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO THE ENHANCED 911 BOARD.
Amends chapter 138, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add the director of the Department of Law Enforcement or the director's designee as a member of the Enhanced 911 Board. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1040 |
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SB1339
Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Law Enforcement; Fireworks ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Department of Law Enforcement to plan, coordinate, and engage in law enforcement operations to interdict illegal fireworks, develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control laws, and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1041 |
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SB1341
Department of Education; Schools; Report; COVID-19
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Repeals the Department of Education's weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HHS, JDC |
HB1043 |
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SB1342
Procurement; Department of Education; Small Purchases; Exemption from Electronic Procurement System Requirement
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Adjusts the Department of Education's small purchase threshold to require no less than three quotes for purchases of goods, services, and construction between $5,000 to less than $15,000, and to require no less than three written quotes for purchases of goods and services between $15,000 to less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction between $15,000 to less than $250,000. Exempts the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system requirement for purchases of goods and services less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction less than $250,000. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1044 |
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SB1343 SD1
Department of Education; Enrollment; Certificate of Release
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies that a minor student's parent or legal guardian produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that emancipated minors may also produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that the transfer process is the same whether a transfer is within the same complex area or to another complex area. Clarifies that requirements do not apply to McKinney-Vento eligible students. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
HB1045 |
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SB1345
Department of Education; Report; Autism Spectrum Disorder
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Changes the Department of Education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to an annual report. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU |
HB1047 |
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SB1346
Department of Education; Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1048 |
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SB1347
Income Tax; Income Tax Credits; Income Tax Brackets; Teacher Expenses
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Adds new tax credit for teacher's expenses. Adds an inflation index for the income tax brackets, personal exemption amount and standard deduction amounts. Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets, personal exemption amount and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2023. Increases the adjusted gross income amounts for the qualification of low-income credits. Increases the amount of the credits that assist working families. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1049 |
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SB1348
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Groceries; Health Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts certain groceries, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and over-the-counter drugs from the general excise tax. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1050 |
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SB1349
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Visitor Green Fee Special Fund; Environmental Legacy Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the visitor green fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources. Establishes the visitor green fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Legacy Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires a report to the legislature, including a visitor green fee strategic plan. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB1051 |
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SB1350 SD1
Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the sea level rise voluntary relocation fund. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1052 |
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SB1351 SD2 HD2
DOH; Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program; Establishment; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth up to age five. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the program, including for an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1053 |
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SB1352 SD2 HD2
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; State Historic Preservation Division; Third-party Review; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds a definition for "affordable housing" and amends the definition of "historic property" used in the State's historic preservation program. Allows the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its historic reviews to third-party consultants under certain conditions, including that the project is being undertaken to provide affordable housing and the project proponent pays for the department to contract the consultant. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1054 |
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SB1353 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts gross income from the planning, design, financing, or construction of any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB1055 |
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SB1354 SD2
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places or located in a designated historic district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1056 |
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SB1355
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/GVO, JDC |
HB1057 |
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SB1356 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Adoption
RELATING TO ADOPTION.
Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB1058 |
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SB1358
School Impact Fees; Housing; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Makes permanent Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which excludes housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB1060 |
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SB1359
Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund; Commercial Enterprise Vocational Programs
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
Permits commercial enterprise vocational programs for young adults within the purview of the Office of Youth Services to market and sell goods and services that develop job readiness skills that lead to self-sufficiency. Establishes the Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund. Adds a definition of "commercial enterprise vocational programs" and clarifies the definition of "young adult at risk" or "young adult." |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1061 |
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SB1360
Hospital Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Strengthens and continues the Hospital Sustainability Program indefinitely. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Makes other non-substantive changes for consistency and clarify. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1062 |
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SB1361
Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation; Department of Human Services ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Making the nursing facility sustainability program and exemptions from the special fund assessments permanent. Make changes to strengthen the nursing facility sustainability program and other nonsubstantive changes for consistency and clarify. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1063 |
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SB1362
Department of Human Services; Criminal History Background Checks
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and contractor's employees and volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to minors and young adults receiving child welfare or child abuse prevention services, or vulnerable adults receiving adult protective services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantive conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1064 |
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SB1363
Expungement of Juvenile Arrest Records; Diversion Program
RELATING TO EXPUNGING JUVENILE RECORDS.
Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1065 |
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SB1364
Department of Human Services; Second Deputy Director; Private Secretary; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SECOND DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services; authorizes a private secretary position for the second deputy; appropriate funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1066 |
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SB1365
Child Welfare Information System; Department of Human Services ($)
RELATING TO ACT 317, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to give the Department of Human Services needed flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system that complies with federal regulation, which may allow the department to receive federal matching funds for the project. Extends the time the Department of Human Services may expend the appropriation made in Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1067 |
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SB1366
Housing; Low-Income Public Housing Tenant Upward Mobility Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Provides part-time on-the-job training to attain minimum qualifications needed for future part-time and full-time employment. Effective upon its approval. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HOU, WAM |
HB1068 |
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SB1367
Department of Human Services; Office of Youth Services; Youth Shelter; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACT 130, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Amends Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, clarifies access to services, provides a definition of homeless youth; expands the age of youth that may be served; establishes two full-time equivalent positions; and makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1069 |
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SB1368
Medicaid Program; Reimbursement Rates for Healthcare Professionals Who Provide Care for Patients Enrolled in Medicaid ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to pay certain healthcare professionals who provide care allowable under the Medicaid program to patients enrolled in Medicaid an amount similar or equivalent to reimbursement rates paid by the Medicare program. Appropriations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1070 |
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SB1369 SD1
Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Oahu Region Transfer
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021, AS AMENDED BY ACT 150, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
By 12/31/2027, requires the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1071 |
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SB1371 SD1
Marriage License Fee; Department of Health; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund
RELATING TO FEES FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Increases the marriage license fee from $60 to $100. Increases the compensation for a marriage license agent from $9 to $15 per license. Authorizes deposits of marriage license fees into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Adjusts the distribution of the marriage license fee among various domestic violence prevention special funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1073 |
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SB1374
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the sale of tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1076 |
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SB1375
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tobacco Products; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices and the sale of tobacco products. Effective July 1, 2023; provided that section 4 shall take effect on July 1, 2024, and section 5 shall take effect on December 1, 2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1077 |
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SB1376
Fees; Water Pollution Control Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the Water Pollution Control Special Fund to collect fees formerly deposited to the State general fund to create a supplemental source of funding to implement and enforce water quality management as implemented in permits, certifications, and variances. Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Health for the purposes of the Water Pollution Control Special Fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB1078 |
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SB1377 SD1
Water Pollution Control; Director of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL.
Revises chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add definitions that are consistent with federal Clean Water Act regulations. Clarifies the Director of Health's role as a certifying agency including enforcement of water quality certifications, and increases certain statutory civil penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB1079 |
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SB1379 SD1
Care Homes; Penalties
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLICENSED CARE HOMES.
Clarifies the penalty to be assessed on any person who intentionally operates a care facility without a certificate or license. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1081 |
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SB1380 SD1
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Physician-Patient Relationship; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Patient Relationship; Written Certification; Waiting room; Violations; Continuing Education
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Requires that written certifications for a patient with a chronic condition be valid for three years. Removes the requirement that a certifying physician or advanced practice registered nurse have a "bona fide" physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to certify that a patient has a debilitating medical condition pursuant to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensary and allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room; clarifies that each day of a violation of chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is a separate violation; and amends the rule-making authority for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Requires medical cannabis dispensaries, in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice registered nurses who issue written certifications pursuant to section 329-123, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conduct the continuing education and training program required by section 329D-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB1082 |
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SB1382
Liquor Tax; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1084 |
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SB1384 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Hawaii Workforce Development Board; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends chapter 202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021, Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Renames "Hawaii workforce development council" to "Hawaii workforce development board". Requires the Hawaii workforce development board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies consistent with federal law and regulations. Requires the governor to select the chairperson of the board from among the seventeen private sector members. Requires the Hawaii workforce development board to assist the governor in coordinating local workforce development boards to improve the workforce development system. Repeals the requirement for the department of labor and industrial relations to submit an annual report to the legislature on the activities of the k-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1086 |
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SB1385 SD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Expands the coverage of employees and employers covered under the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of chapter 387, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by deleting from the definition of "employee" employees guaranteed a monthly compensation of $2,000 or more. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, JHA |
HB1087 |
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SB1386 SD1
Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Clarifies the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare water shortages and emergencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1088 |
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SB1387
State Small Boating Facility Lease; Public-Private Partnership; Pilot Program
RELATING TO A STATE BOATING FACILITY LEASE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department). Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the Department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1089 |
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SB1388
Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Specifies the methods by which the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial permits and renew existing ocean recreation commercial permits. Specifies that new permits for ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, new permits will be issued by the method enumerated and in the order set forth herein until the limit is reached. For renewal of existing permits in ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, the ability to renew a commercial permit will be based on seniority until the limit is reached. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1090 |
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SB1389 SD2
Residential Real Property Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES WITHIN SHORELINE AREAS.
Requires mandatory disclosure of all existing permitted and unpermitted shoreline erosion control structures and the annual coastal erosion rates for shoreline properties in real estate transactions when publicly available. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1091 |
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SB1390
Managed Retreat; Voluntary Relocation of Beachfront Residential Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION.
Expands the authority of the State and the counties and develops funding to begin utilizing managed retreat as an option for voluntarily moving residential development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas, including through a pilot program on the North Shore of Oahu. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB1092 |
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SB1392 SD1
Community Correctional Centers; Pretrial Detainees
RELATING TO PERIODIC REVIEWS OF DETAINEES IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.
Extends the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's period of time to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1094 |
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SB1393
Methadone Treatment Programs; Maximum Supply Limits
RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to allow the medical director of a methadone treatment program to dispense the maximum days of supply of take-home doses as allowed under federal law to a patient. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1095 |
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SB1394
Methadone Treatment Programs; Hepatitis Testing
RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB1096 |
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SB1395
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1097 |
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SB1396
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Amends section 4 of Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to make permanent the requirements under section 329-38.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to check the electronic prescription accountability system in certain situations as enumerated. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1098 |
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SB1397
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Controlled Substances Reporting.
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Amends subsection 329-101(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that a dispenser of a controlled substance report the filling of a controlled substance prescription and the dispensing of drug samples to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System at least once every day, or a report of "zero" be reported not less than once every seven days if no controlled substances prescriptions are filled or drug samples are dispensed. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB1099 |
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SB1398 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2022; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1100 |
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SB1399
Stormwater Fees; State Exemption
RELATING TO STORMWATER FEES.
Exempts the State and its departments and agencies that maintain or operate a stormwater management system that is interconnected to a county stormwater system from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits each county from denying services to the State or its departments or agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1101 |
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SB1400 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the total contract value and total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts entered into by the department of transportation for harbor improvements. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1102 |
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SB1401
Emergency appropriation; Department of Transportation; Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program; Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Special Fund. ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTRIC BICYCLE AND ELECTRIC MOPED REBATE PROGRAM.
Makes an emergency appropriation into and from a newly established special fund to authorize funds for the Department of Transportation Highways Division's Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay a third-party administrator to administer and pay the rebates to the applicants. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1103 |
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SB1402
Motor Vehicles; Vehicle Weight Enforcement; Violations
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES ENFORCEMENT.
Amends the law relating to enforcement of weight limits for vehicle gross weight, axle, and wheel load. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1104 |
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SB1403
Motor Vehicle Inspection Program; Authorization to Amend Hawaii Administrative Rules
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Allows the Director of Transportation to upgrade the motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State by authorizing changes to the program to be implemented by administrative rules. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1105 |
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SB1404 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Airports; Reimbursement for Fines Levied; Private Financing of Airport Improvements or Constructions
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Authorizes the department of transportation airports division to demand and collect reimbursement from any airport contractor, tenant, or user for the entire amount of fines and penalties levied for the violation of federal, state, or county laws related to environmental protection or the United States Department of Homeland Security. Allows the department of transportation airports division to enter into a capital advancement contract with a private party for certain public improvement or construction projects at Hawaii's airports under certain circumstances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1106 |
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SB1405 SD1
Commercial Motor Vehicle; Weight Limits
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS.
Requires vehicle weights to be consistent with federal weight limits with respect to legal limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads traveling on all public roadways. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
HB1107 |
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SB1406
Commercial Motor Vehicle; Penalties and Fines
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE FINES.
Amends the law relating to vehicle weight violations by replacing the fine schedule and increasing the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1108 |
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SB1407
Commercial Driver Licensing; Commercial Learner's Permit; Commercial Driver's Licenses
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING.
Meets federal requirements on fraudulent activity relating to Commercial Learner's Permits (CLP) and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL). |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB1109 |
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SB1408
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles, Road Usage Charge System; Mileage-Based Road Usage Fees; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes beginning on July 1, 2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicles a choice of paying a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage charge until 2033. Requires motor vehicle registration application to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is electricity. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Defines electric vehicle. Defines alternative fuel vehicle. Makes an appropriation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1110 |
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SB1409
Highway Safety; Safety Equipment; Protective Devices; Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Mopeds
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND MOPEDS.
Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, to wear a helmet secured by a chin strap. Requires operators of a moped to wear a helmet with a chin strap. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1111 |
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SB1410 SD1
Pickup Trucks; Passengers in Load-carrying Area or Beds
RELATING TO TRUCK BEDS.
Prohibits operation of a pickup truck with any passengers seated in the bed or load-carrying area unless in an emergency or an officially authorized parade caravan, or exhibition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1112 |
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SB1411 SD2 HD1
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY.
Amends the name and administration of the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1113 |
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SB1412
University of Hawaii; Scholarships ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1114 |
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SB1413 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant resident tuition fees for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1115 |
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SB1414 SD2
UH; Research; Training; Contracts; Grants; Procurement; Research and Training Revolving Fund; Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Exempts certain University of Hawaii contracts involving research and training from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and requires the Board of Regents to develop internal policies and procedures for those procurements. Repeals the requirement that the Board of Regents develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of construction. Authorizes the University of Hawaii President to delegate procurement authority for research and training to the University's Vice President for Research and Innovation. Requires the Board of Regents to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HET, LGO, FIN |
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SB1415 SD2 HD1
UH; Employees; Telework; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to submit annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State during the applicable year to the legislature no later than December 31 of that year. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, AWA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1416 SD2
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; State Funded Programs; Mandatory Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution to be submitted to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the Legislative Reference Bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of the publication of the performance audit reports. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature containing certain information regarding new, funded state programs within 1 year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB1418 SD2 HD2
Excessive Noise Control; Disorderly Conduct; Residential or Mixed-Use Areas; Counties; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during night time hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds for enforcement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim, Wakai |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1302 |
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SB1419
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging within the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB872 |
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SB1420
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Contributions; State Elected Officials; County Elected Officials; Legislative Sessions; Prohibition
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB726 |
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SB1421
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Fraud; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB711 |
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SB1422
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Penal Code; False Statements or Entries; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches; Counties; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes the class C felony offense of using or making false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the State, or any county. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of making a false statement or entry. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB710 |
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SB1423
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Legislature; Bill of Rights; Public Advocate ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Establishes the office of the public advocate. Establishes rights for members of the public with respect to the conduct and operation of the legislature and its members. Specifies procedures for the investigation and reporting of alleged violations of the rights. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB725 |
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SB1424
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Constitutional Amendment; Legislators; Term Limits (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than sixteen years during the person's lifetime. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB796 |
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SB1425
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Limits the permitted uses of campaign funds to only those purposes that are directly related to the campaigns of candidates. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB727 |
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SB1426
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Recordings of Public Meetings; Meeting Minutes; Public Record; Boards
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Encourages boards to maintain any electronic audio or visual recording of a board meeting as a public record on the board's website regardless of whether the written minutes of the meeting have been posted. Amends the information that must be included as part of the written minutes of board meetings. Requires boards to provide the state archives with a copy of any electronic audio or visual recording of a board meeting before removing the recording from the board's website. Effective 10/1/2023. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB712 |
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SB1427
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Legislatively Appointed Bodies; Task Forces; Working Groups; Special Committees; Sunshine Law
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Expands application of the State's sunshine law to legislatively appointed bodies, including task forces, working groups, special committees, and select committees. Requires the senate and the house of representatives to hold public hearings on a biennial basis to solicit professional and public feedback on how chamber rules can better effectuate the intent of the State's sunshine law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB723 |
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SB1428
Parental Rights in Education
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
Bans instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. Establishes new parental rights regarding health services and records. Establishes the parental right to sue and receive damages if schools fail to adhere to new provisions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB1429
Sex-specific Athletic Teams; School Sports
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
Creates the requirement of school sports to designate sex specific teams for the purpose of gender equality. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
EDU/HHS/EET, JDC/WAM |
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SB1430
Motor Vehicles; Inspection; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Repeals motor vehicle safety inspection requirements for certain motor vehicles. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA, CHANG |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1431
Fentanyl Possession; Class A Felony
RELATING TO FENTANYL.
Establishes the offense of Fentanyl possession, production, or distribution as a Class A felony. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1432
Social Media Platforms; Censorship; Safeguards
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP.
Prohibits social media platforms from engaging in censorship of candidates for elected office and other users. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
LBT/CPN, JDC |
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SB1433
Petty Misdemeanor; Misdemeanor; Sentence of Imprisonment; Increase
RELATING TO SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT.
Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment from one year to two years for a misdemeanor and thirty days to one year for a petty misdemeanor. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
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SB1434
CIP; 12th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWELFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB1435
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriate funds to the Department of Health for the purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in Central Maui, and to fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
HB1245 |
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SB1436
Hawaii Environmental Policy Act; Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Affordable Housing; Project Segmentation
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Exempts affordable housing and certain qualifying housing development projects from HEPA. Establishes a definition of "program" and "project" to preempt the existing definitions under section 11-200.1-2, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and narrow the existing interpretation that requires analysis of tangentially related projects. Amends the applicability and requirements section of HEPA to clarify when multiple actions must be considered in the same environmental review document for the purposes of project segmentation. Expands the requirement that project opponents must exhaust their administrative remedies as a prerequisite to litigation to apply to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Retroactively applies to projects that received approval for their environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on or after August 9, 2019. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
AEN/HOU, JDC |
HB1247 |
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SB1438 SD1
Office of Consumer Protection; Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection; Department of the Attorney General; Transfer
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Transfers the Office of Consumer Protection from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection to the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB1439
Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlord; Tenant; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB1439 |
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SB1440
CIP; Fourteenth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, Richards, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB1441 SD1
Government Contracts; Procurement; Protests
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
GVO, JDC |
HB816 |
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SB1442 SD2 HD2
Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Construction; Facilities; General Excise Tax Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Establishes positions within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for the deployment of the capital improvement funds appropriated by this Act. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program for expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, administrative costs, and the construction of facilities. Makes the ohana zones pilot program a government assistance program for purposes of a general excise tax exemption. Specifies that certain exemptions shall apply to the ohana zone construction. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1443
DOE; Asthma; Bronchodilators; Emergency Use
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
Authorizes the department of education to stock bronchodilators for emergency use during respiratory distress and authorize department employees to volunteer to administer bronchodilators. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB1448 |
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SB1444 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V takes effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB1242 |
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SB1445
Income Tax Credits; Household and Dependent Care; Expenses; Low-Income Household Renters; Refundable Food/Excise Tax; Increases
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Increases the low-income household renters' income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1446
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2023, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1452 |
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SB1447 SD1 HD1
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB1448
State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; Member; Composition; Qualification
RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Increases the number of members composing the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects from fourteen to sixteen members, and requires one member to have at least five years of experience as an employee of a government agency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1449
Whistleblowers' Protection Act; Public Employees
RELATING TO THE WHISTLEBLOWERS' PROTECTION ACT.
Amends the State Whistleblowers' Protection Act to include protection for public employees reporting the commission of fraud by other public employees or public bodies. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1450
Campaign Contributions; Public Contracts; Procurement Code
RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
Requires all public contractors to explicitly agree through a provision in their public contracts to be subject to the prohibition and penalties for any violations of campaign finance laws. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA, AWA, Elefante |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1451
Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters, and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
JDC |
HB1502 |
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SB1452
Office of Information Practices; Director; Term; Selection Committee
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Establishes a six-year term and the selection process for the Director of the Office of Information Practices. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1453
Lobbyists; Executive Branch; Administrative Action
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Expands the definition of "administrative action" in lobbyists law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals and procurement of goods and services under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Clarifies that the lobbyists law apply to lobbying of the executive branch. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1454 SD2
Psilocybin; DOH; Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group within the Department of Health. Requires the working group to examine the medicinal and therapeutic effects of psilocybin or psilocybin based products on mental health, report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025, and dissolve on 6/30/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1337 |
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SB1455
Hemp Products; Hemp Processors; Hemp Manufacturing
RELATING TO HEMP.
Authorizes and regulates the manufacture of certain hemp products within the State. Clarifies the respective roles of persons growing hemp, processing hemp, and manufacturing hemp products. Repeals the sunset date of the State's hemp laws. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB1456 SD1
SPRB; Honokaa Land Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, INOUYE |
ECD, FIN |
HB943 |
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SB1457 SD1
SPRB; Kohala Mountain Fish Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, in establishing The Village project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, INOUYE |
FIN |
HB691 |
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SB1458 SD1
Department of Health; Counties; Extended Producer Responsibility; Waste Reduction; Packaging; Fast-Moving Consumer Goods; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a report that assesses the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
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SB1459 SD1
Water Quality; Task Force; Environment; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a task force to examine the consequences of drinking water contamination detected at the Waipahu Wells II Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1460
Energy; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Incentives; Rebates; Low-income Housing Tax Credits; HHFDC
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Beginning with calendar year 2024, requires that electric vehicle ready parking for new construction be integrated as a criterion in the low-income housing tax credit qualified allocation plan. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
EET/TCA, WAM |
HB1252 |
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SB1461 SD1
Construction Projects; Building Professionals; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Amends the exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared and construction observed by a licensed engineer, architect, or landscape architect to be determined by floor area of work rather than estimated cost. Exempts one- or two-storied structures that are used primarily as a residence from such requirements. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN |
HB924 |
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SB1462 SD2 HD1
Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Working Group
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes a limited-profit housing associations working group. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1463
Landlord-Tenant Code; Holdover Tenants; Termination; Just Cause; Relocation Assistance; Rent Increases; Fees; Hawaii Rent Board; Tenant Bill of Rights; Rent Stabilization Special Fund
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions, and publish a tenant bill of rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with the tenant bill of rights. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1338 |
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SB1464
Housing; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Notices; Intent to Raise Rent; Intent to Terminate
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires, for fixed term tenancies, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement ninety days before the expiration of the original rental agreement, but one hundred twenty days for original rental agreements with a term greater than two years. Increases the required notice period for intent to raise rent and intent to terminate for month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
HB1339 |
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SB1465 SD2
Procurement; Professional Services; Ranking; Qualified Persons
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows agencies to rank fewer than three persons for professional services when fewer than three qualified persons respond to the solicitation or request to use alternative procurement procedures when no qualified person responds to the solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1184 |
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SB1466 SD1
Cesspools; Pilot Program; Counties; Priority Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot program within the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewerage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB1396 |
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SB1467
HPHA; Kapaa Public Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1395 |
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SB1469 SD1 HD1
First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS AND CYBERSECURITY DATA CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the development of the First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1493 |
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SB1470 SD2
PSD; Women; Correctional Centers; Control Rooms; Cameras; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to install digital cameras in all guard control rooms of any correctional center housing women. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1235 |
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SB1471
Privacy; Individually Identifiable Health Information; Newborn Child; Genetic and Metabolic Screening; Disclosure; Prohibition; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Prohibits the Department of Health or any recipient of individually identifiable health information of a newborn child obtained through genetic and metabolic screening tests required by law to disclose to any person other than the newborn child's parents, guardian, or other persons having custody or control of the newborn child, any individually identifiable health information of a newborn child, including disclosure to a law enforcement officer. Establishes that any information obtained by a law enforcement officer in violation of this prohibition shall be deemed evidence acquired by unlawful means. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1472 SD2 HD1
Behavioral Health; Mental Health; Crisis Services; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration; Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the expansion and enhancement of the suicide crisis hotline and crisis management services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii Coordinated Access Resource Entry System (CARES) Crisis Helpline; expansion and enhancement of the crisis mobile outreach services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of licensed crisis residential shelter services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of bed stabilization services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; and expansion of certified community behavioral health clinics with services coordinated through the Hawaii CARES crisis helpline. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1473 SD2 HD2
Medicaid; Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Applied Behavior Analysis; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DOH, DHS, and DOE to research rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, are covered under the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment benefit; state special education services and programs; and the medicaid section 1915(c) home and community based waiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB1474 SD2
Medicaid; Home- and Community-Based Services; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1341 |
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SB1475 SD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Port Infrastructure; Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a strategic plan for maintenance dredging of important port and harbor locations and report the plan to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete a minimum of two projects identified in the strategic plan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
WTL, WAM |
HB1320 |
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SB1476 SD2
SPRBs; West Maui Hospital and Medical Center; County of Maui; Matching Funds ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist West Maui Hospital Foundation, Inc. in the construction of West Maui Hospital and Medical Center in the County of Maui, including any necessary infrastructure. Requires the County of Maui to serve as guarantor of any debt service on the special purpose revenue bonds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
HLT, FIN |
HB1255 |
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SB1477 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Wharfs; Launching Ramps; Small Boat Harbors; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain wharfs, launching ramps, and small boat harbors on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB1318 |
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SB1478 SD1 HD1
Offensive Cybersecurity Program; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Report; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.
Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1479
Statewide Traffic Code; Pedestrians; Jaywalking; Minors; Penalty
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Increases from $100 to $200 the fine imposed against an adult pedestrian who improperly crosses the street if the pedestrian does so while accompanied by a minor under the age of 15. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1480
Environmental Crimes Unit; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes within the Department of the Attorney General, an Environmental Crimes Unit, which shall be a cooperative effort between the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Health to investigate and prosecute crimes that pose substantial risks to the environment and public health. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
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SB1481
Fireworks; Importation; Inspection; County Fire Departments; Ordinances
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes conditions for the importation of fireworks. Authorizes the county fire departments to inspect warehouses, piers, cargo, baggage, and personal effects of persons arriving in the State to ascertain if they contain any fireworks. Requires importers of fireworks to file a written statement with the appropriate county fire department. Allows the county fire departments to take custody and possession of and exercise jurisdiction over illegally imported fireworks. Prohibits the importation of fireworks except through airports and seaports approved by the State Fire Council. Requires each county fire department to establish and maintain a secure storage site for illegally imported fireworks. Requires that each county establish ordinances setting conditions for the importation of fireworks. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
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SB1482 SD1
HTDC; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HET, FIN |
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SB1483
Cyber Harassment; Cyberstalking; Prohibition; Civil Liabilities; Injunction
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FUKUNAGA, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1220 |
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SB1484
State Parks Special Fund; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1485 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in capital improvement project work at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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SB1486 SD2 HD1
Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Wild Game; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife; and Department of Health, Food Safety Branch; and in consultation with the County of Maui Axis Deer Task Force, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing and distribution capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by nonprofit food distribution services by 7/1/2024. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1487
Mamaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
CPN/AEN, WAM |
HB1250 |
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SB1488 SD2 HD3
UH; CTAHR; Beef Cattle Interisland Ocean Transportation Study; Livestock; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
AGR, HET, FIN |
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SB1489
NELHA; Duties; Board of Directors; Membership
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Amends the statutory duties of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Requires the Authority to conduct certain activities in a culturally sensitive and environmentally appropriate manner and to engage in community outreach and education. Amends the membership of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority board of directors by requiring 1 board member to represent the University of Hawaii Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and 1 member to be a cultural practitioner from the ahupuaa of Ooma or Kalaoa. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
EET/HWN, JDC |
HB913 |
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SB1490 SD1 HD2
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the attorney general to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, subject to certain circumstances. Establishes certain filing and hearing requirements for when the attorney general refuses to defend a state employee. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, that the State file a motion to be heard with the court. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1491
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reproductive Health Care Services; Privacy; Report
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Prohibits, with certain exceptions, any state agency or political subdivision from providing private information regarding, or authorizing an arrest warrant based on, the receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Department of Health to maintain on its website information about access to abortion in the State, including current information about state law. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assess and report to the Legislature on any policy changes or legislation needed to ensure that no person is disqualified from licensure or subject to professional discipline based on the lawful receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services in the State. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/GVO, CPN/JDC |
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SB1492 SD2 HD2
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the department of health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the department of health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Requires the department of the attorney general to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment, unless declined by the petitioner. Appropriates funds to the department of health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1503 |
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SB1494
Firearms Insurance
RELATING TO FIREARMS INSURANCE.
Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC/CPN |
HB1166 |
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SB1495 SD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies requirements for film productions with production expenditures of $1,000,000 or more claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Increases the annual cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit. Requires productions to meet certain local hire and local vendor quotas. Expands the definition of qualified production for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to include streaming platforms. Takes effect 1/6/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
HB1494 |
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SB1496
Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters Credit
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS CREDIT.
Increases the maximum value of the low-income household renters credit to $150 per qualified exemption for households. Adjusts and provides income threshold tiers based on filing status. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1497 SD1
Department of Transportation; Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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SB1498 SD1 HD2
BLNR; Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection; LUC; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland or dryland taro growing lands. Establishes a taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for loi or mala taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the Hawaii State Planning Act. Requires and appropriates funds for the Land Use Commission to create an inventory of taro lands and consult with former members of the Taro Security and Purity Task Force in the creation of the inventory. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB1499
Taro; Cultivation and Production; Traditional Hawaiian foods; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Exempts income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products from the income tax. Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1500
Agriculture; Affordable Taro Lands
RELATING TO TARO LANDS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture to work with taro farmers to identify taro lands, adjust lease rents, and modify lease qualification criteria. Sunsets after 10 years. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB1501 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO LANDS.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland taro growing lands. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB1503
Reproductive Health Care; Abortions; Gender Affirming Treatments; Licenses; Professional Liability Insurance; AG; DLE; Foreign Subpoenas; Patient Health Information
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits certain boards from taking adverse action against individuals possessing or applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery or nursing for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments in the State in compliance with the laws of the State, or being disciplined by another state for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments. Prohibits certain insurers from taking adverse actions against reproductive health care providers for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments. Prohibits court clerks from issuing subpoenas in connection with out-of-state subpoenas related to abortion care services or gender affirming treatments that are provided in compliance with the laws of the State. Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement and the county police departments from participating in another state's investigations concerning abortion-related conduct, gender affirming treatments, or other reproductive health care or services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Attorney General to routinely submit to the Legislature and Governor reports of these requests for participation. Establishes additional protections for patient health information related to reproductive health services or gender affirming treatments. Establishes protections for certain information related to reproductive health services or gender affirming treatments that does not qualify as patient health information. Prohibits the State from penalizing individuals based on the individual's pregnancy outcomes or gender affirming treatments received or for aiding or assisting in a third party's abortion or gender affirming treatment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1504 SD2 HD1
Museum of Modern Hawaii History; Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MODERN HAWAII HISTORY MUSEUM.
Establishes the museum of modern Hawaii history. Establishes a task force to develop plans for the establishment, construction, and operation of the museum of modern Hawaii history. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
CAI, FIN |
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SB1506 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Bicycle Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
HB1418 |
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SB1507
ADC; Economic Development; Food Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD INNOVATION.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a food and product innovation network office within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Establishes a food and product innovation network advisory council to advise the administrators of the food and product innovation network office. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1508
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1509 SD2 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Archives Preservation and Long-term Access Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund to be used to preserve and provide long-term access to other materials preserved at the state archives, in addition to government records. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
LGO, FIN |
HB1370 |
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SB1510 SD1
UH; Astronomy; Instruments; Center; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ASTRONOMY ENGINEERING AND INSTRUMENTATION.
Establishes a center for the design, development, and fabrication of astronomical instruments within the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the center's planning and design and 10 full-time equivalent faculty positions within the center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1511 SD2 HD2 CD2
RCUH; UH; Purpose; Powers; Exemptions; Contracts for Services
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract with the Research Corporation when the University determines that other various agencies cannot more effectively or efficiently accomplish certain research and training activities. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations. Limits the scope of the special account the Research Corporation is authorized to establish. Requires revolving accounts to follow University of Hawaii Administrative Procedure 12.204. Limits internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation that use University intramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature. (CD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, Kidani, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1512
Condominiums; Meetings; Members; Proxies; Internet; Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits the use of proxies in condominium association voting. Requires associations to allow members to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Requires associations to mail out paper ballots before any annual or other periodic election of board members. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIM |
CPN |
HB1298 |
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SB1514
Campaign Spending Commission; Training; Candidate and Noncandidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Requires at least one individual from each candidate and noncandidate committee to complete mandatory training on key campaign spending laws, reporting requirements, and deadlines at least once every election cycle. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
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SB1515
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices
RELATING TO FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.
Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1516
Constitutional Amendment; Citizen Assembly (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR A CITIZENS ASSEMBLY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITIZENS ASSEMBLY TO PROPOSE TO THE LEGISLATURE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY REVISIONS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, CAMPAIGN FINANCE, ETHICS, REFERENDUM, REAPPORTIONMENT, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens assembly and to authorize the citizens assembly to propose to the Legislature constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, and public access to information. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1517
Rose-ringed Parakeet; Department of Land and Natural Resources; National Wildlife Research Center; United States Department of Agriculture; Control Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide assistance and supplemental funding to the National Wildlife Research Center of the United States Department of Agriculture to conduct pilot field studies to evaluate control tools, develop a control plan, and support other efforts to reduce the rose-ringed parakeet population on Oahu. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
IHARA |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB1519
School Support Organizations; Revocable Permits; Public Education
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Requires organizations supporting public schools to obtain a written revocable permit from the chancellor of the University of Hawaii or principal to use the school's name in association with the school support organization. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
HRE/EDU, JDC |
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SB1520 SD2 HD1
UH; Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub; DBEDT; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PACIFIC HYDROGEN HUB.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and other related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/HET, FIN |
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SB1521 SD2 HD1
Integrated Land Use Plan; OPSD; HSEO; HDOA; DOT; HTA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create an integrated land use study for the use of land within the agricultural district. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and Hawaii Tourism Authority to update various state functional plans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
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SB1522 SD2 HD2
HTA; Repeal; DBEDT; Office of Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Management Action Plans; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund; Tourism Liaison Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes an Office of Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Office of Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes and appropriates funds for a tourism liaison officer within the office of the governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
TOU/ECD, WAL, FIN |
HB1376 |
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SB1523 SD1
State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects; Application for Licensure; Denial; Written Notice
RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Requires the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects to, upon its denial of an application for licensure, provide the applicant with a written notice of denial accompanied by a written explanation describing the reasons for the Board's denial. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
ELEFANTE, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPC |
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SB1524
Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2024, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
AEN/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB254 |
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SB1525
Diamond Head; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Place Names
RELATING TO DIAMOND HEAD.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to identify all state and county roads, landmarks, monuments, and public parks that use the name Diamond Head and identify the process for renaming these roads, landmarks, and public parks from Diamond Head to Leahi. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/TCA, WAM |
HB1249 |
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SB1526
Reproductive Health Care Services
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Explicitly provides that a patient has a right to choose to obtain an abortion, or terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the patient's life or health. Repeals criminal penalties for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies which health care providers may provide abortion care. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB1441 |
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SB1528
Constitutional Amendment; Reproductive Freedom; Abortion; Contraceptives; Pregnancy Outcomes (ConAm)
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose or obtain an abortion or to choose to obtain or use contraceptives. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1529
Feral Game Mammals; Department of Agriculture; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL GAME MAMMALS.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture that shall find, solicit, and distribute grants for the control of feral game mammals. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1530
Family Court; Minors' Foster Custody; Tort Action
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately report to the family court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may constitute a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when investigating a potential tort claim on behalf of a child in foster care and when determining whether to authorize the filing of a tort claim on behalf of the injured child and whether to appoint outside counsel. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1531 SD2
Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council; DOH; Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council to review mental health treatment information and advise the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC |
HB1340 |
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SB1532 SD2 HD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Awards; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor persons from Hawaii who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and who serve as an inspiration to others. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CAI, FIN |
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SB1533
University of Hawaii; Sustainability Goals; Meals; Plant-Based Proteins; Allergies; Benchmarks; Annual Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish collective goals to accommodate the dietary needs of every student by increasing plant-based proteins and meaningful daily options for students with various allergies for meals eligible for purchase with a meal plan. Beginning January 1, 2035, requires plant-based proteins to be the primary protein in fifty per cent of all meals eligible for purchase with a meal plan. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
HRE/HHS, WAM |
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SB1535 SD1 HD1
Traffic Safety; Department of Transportation; Construction Projects; Exemptions; Historic Preservation; Archeological Review; Environmental Impact Statement Law
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows the director of transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review and the environmental impact statement law, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
LEE |
TRN, WAL, FIN |
HB1347 |
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SB1536
Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AWA |
PSM/LBT, JDC |
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SB1537
State Budget; Capital Improvement Projects; Executive Branch ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 2023–2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
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SB1538 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Makes appropriations to the Judiciary for capital improvement projects for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 1/7/2059. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1539
Grants; Chapter 42F; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates moneys for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, for expenditure in fiscal year 2023-2024 for capital improvement projects. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
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SB1540 SD1
Mental Health Treatment Diversion; Probation Violators; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Expands the Criminal Justice Diversion Program. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires DOH to contract with behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
HB1442 |
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SB1542
Firearms; Electric Guns; Carrying; Possession; Restrictions
RELATING TO WEAPON SAFETY.
Specifies sensitive locations in which the carrying of firearms is restricted or prohibited. Authorizes, in certain circumstances, the carrying of firearms on private property. Specifies areas in which the carrying or possession of electric guns is restricted or prohibited. Imposes certain firearm storage requirements for individuals licensed to carry firearms. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit to the Legislature, over a 4-year period, semi-annual reports on the public carrying of firearms. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB1543 SD2 HD2
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB967 |
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SB1544
Fraud; Class B Felony; Establishment; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB1545
Hawaii State Energy Office; Energy State Functional Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENERGY STATE FUNCTIONAL PLAN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to update the Energy State Functional Plan. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KIDANI |
EET, WAM |
HB1431 |
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SB1546
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language College; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Establishment
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
HB1430 |
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SB1547 SD1 HD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai and Oahu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB1426 |
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SB1548
Hemp Producers; Cannabis; Licensing; Labeling ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals redundant regulations on hemp production, which will reduce costs for the State and Hawaii farmers. Amends hemp law in a manner that recognizes the unique constraints of Hawaii farmers, while protecting human health. Allows licensed hemp producers to sell hemp biomass. Requires transparency in labeling of hemp products to identify the percentage of Hawaii grown hemp or hemp product in all hemp products. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to hire or consult a toxicologist or consultant familiar with hemp industry standards for the purpose of setting defined action limits or exposure levels for different types of hemp products. Extends the State's hemp processor law through 7/1/2027. Repeals on 7/1/2027. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1359 |
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SB1549 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Na Ala Hele Program; Trails; Operating Costs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for operating costs and personnel to manage certain trailheads as part of the Na Ala Hele Trail and Access Program. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1394 |
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SB1550
Collective Bargaining; Public Employment; Telecommunications Dispatchers; Emergency Dispatchers
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1398 |
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SB1551 SD2
Department of Human Services; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Supportive Housing Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriations; Reports ($)
RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/HLT, FIN |
HB1397 |
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SB1553
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB1149 |
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SB1554
Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB309 |
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SB1555
General Excise Tax; SNAP; WIC; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the sale of nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1556
DOH; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes 2.0 full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal year 2023-2024, and 2.0 additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB180 |
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SB1557 SD1
Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Transfer of Gifts
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Establishes procedures for the custody, inventory, and care of protocol gifts received by members of either house of the Legislature or state employees. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1558
Elections; Ballots; Unopposed Candidates; Primary Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in the primary election, the candidate's name shall not appear on the primary election ballot but shall instead appear on the general election ballot. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1559 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Electronic Copy; 48-Hour Availability; Third or Final Reading; Legislature (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 15, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC COPIES, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRINTED COPIES, OF A BILL TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS OF A HOUSE IN WHICH THE BILL IS BEING VOTED UPON FOR THIRD OR FINAL READING IN FULFILLMENT OF THE FORTY-EIGHT HOUR AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT.
Amends the State Constitution to allow electronic copies, as an alternative to printed copies, of a bill to be made available for members of a house of the Legislature in which the bill is being voted upon for third or final reading in fulfillment of the 48-hour availability requirement. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1560
State and Local Elections; Voter Registration; Voter Age
RELATING TO VOTING.
Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1561 SD1
Voting; Age Qualification; State and County Elections; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING IN STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow citizens who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state and county general election to vote at the state and county primary election immediately preceding the state and county general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen and any intervening or co-occurring special election. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1562
Reapportionment Commission; Senate District Boundary
RELATING TO REAPPORTIONMENT.
Requires that the Reapportionment Commission apportion the House of Representatives among multi-member districts of not more than three members that conform to the boundaries of the Senate districts, unless not practicable |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1563
Reapportionment Commission; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO REPRESENT CITIZEN ORGANIZATIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to add two members to the Reapportionment Commission, representing citizen organizations, to be appointed by the Chief Justice. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1564
Public Records; Copies of Records; Costs and Fees
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Allows a requestor of a public record to receive the public record in the format of their choice; provided that the format that is being requested is available. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1565
Ethics Commission; Charges; Information
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Requires that the person or organization that filed an ethics charge to the Ethics Commission be informed of the status of the charge upon request, including the final disposition. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1566
Department of Health; Notice; Patient; Release; Victims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to give written notice of a patient's final unconditional release to any person that the patient has harmed or threatened to harm, or who has a temporary restraining order against the patient or has submitted a written request for written notice of the patient's release prior to the patient's release. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1567 SD2
Career and Technical Education; State Board for Career and Technical Education; Workforce Development Pathways; Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council; UH; DBEDT; DLIR; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; Pay Differentials; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Authorizes the State Board for Career and Technical Education to cooperate with the Legislature to advise on provisions of all nonfederal funds received that are earmarked for career and technical education. Requires the State Board for Career and Technical Education, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to develop and implement workforce development pathways. Amends the membership composition of the Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of workforce development pathways and differential pay increases for career and technical education teachers. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN, FIN |
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SB1568 SD2
Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; Amendment; Housing Infrastructure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2023. Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure. Temporarily authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax to amend the rates and uses of the surcharge. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LGO, HSG, FIN |
HB1363 |
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SB1569 SD2
Telework Working Group; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Establishes a temporary Telework Working Group. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, Elefante, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1570
Cannabis; Medical Use; Patients; Caregivers; Cultivation
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Amends various statutory provisions for the purpose of strengthening the integrity of medical cannabis law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1217 |
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SB1571
Intoxicating Liquors; Direct Shipping; Liquor Manufacturers; Brewpubs; Small Craft Producer Pubs
RELATING TO DIRECT SHIPPING OF LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. Requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
HB1259 |
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SB1572 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees. Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into bargaining unit (16). Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB1573 SD2 HD1
Affordable Housing; Watershed Management; Water Resources; Working Group
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAL/HSG, FIN |
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SB1574
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the label of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB1348 |
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SB1575
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1576
General Excise Tax; Rate Reduction; Exemption; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WAM |
HB1429 |
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SB1577 SD1 HD1
Business Registration Data; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Online
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Kidani |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1578 SD1
Cable Television Systems; Public, Educational, or Governmental Access Channels; Considerations; Report; Viewership Numbers
RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
Adds additional considerations for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to take into account when ensuring that the terms and conditions required for operation of an access organization are fair to the public in its designated service area. Requires cable operators to include viewership numbers for channels designated for public, educational, and government access use in its reports to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
HET, CPC |
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SB1579
Public, Education, and Government Access Funds; Access Organizations; Revenues
RELATING TO ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS.
Requires that any revenue derived from an access organization that receives public, education, and government access funds shall be deposited into the state general fund. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
WAKAI |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1580 SD1
DOH; Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group; Staffing; Work Environment; Nurses; Nurse Aides; Hospitals; Care Homes; Dialysis Facilities; Report
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
Establishes within the Department of Health, the Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group to research, assess, and make recommendations on the best practices in labor standards that can be implemented at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities in the State, including the establishment and enforcement of minimum staffing standards, hospital staffing committees, and mandatory meal breaks, rest breaks, and overtime standards. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHS/LBT, CPN/WAM |
HB1378 |
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SB1581
State-Licensed or State-Certified Care Facilities; Inspections; Limitation; Complaints; Department of Health
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to limit unannounced inspections to investigate complaints pertaining to client or patient abuse or life- or health-threatening danger at certain state-licensed or state-certified care facilities and establishes requirements to file complaints against the care facilities. Requires relicensing inspections of certain care facilities to be scheduled. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1582
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the department of Hawaiian home lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB1507 |
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SB1583
Village; Food Security; Sustainable Agriculture; Community; Appropriation; Grant-in-Aid; Matching Funds ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funding contingent upon matching fund availability to support the Village, an agricultural community and learning center that works to improve food security and sustainability on the Island of Hawaii by offering training for interested parties, food growing, production, and RTE meals. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1584
Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; 2023 Consent Order; Department of Health; United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of the Navy; Defense Logistics Agency
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
Establishes as null and void, any nondisclosure, confidentiality, or non-disparagement clause in any agreement entered into by any government agency, that prohibits employees of the government agency or other parties from disclosing to the public certain information pertaining to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Declares as null and void, the 2023 Consent Order pertaining to the defueling and closure of the facility, proposed to be entered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requires the EPA, Navy, DLA, and the State department of health to enter into a new consent order in conformance with certain requirements pertaining to transparency. Establishes that any person who discloses information on threats to public safety arising out of or related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility shall be protected by all relevant existing laws. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, JDC |
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SB1585
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations; Department of Health; Prohibition; Phase Out
RELATING TO ANIMAL AGRICULTURE.
Prohibits new operations and renewal of existing licenses or permits to operate large concentrated animal feeding operations in the State, under certain conditions and by an unspecified date. Phases out all existing large concentrated animal feeding operations by 7/1/2028. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
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SB1587 SD1
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; State Lands; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB1589
Hemp Industry Task Force; Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Rural Economic Development
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1590 SD1 HD1
DOA; Meat Inspections; Authority; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from the federal government to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Kidani |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1591
Public Places Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Taxes; Public Places; Security; Violations
RELATING TO THE SECURITY OF PUBLIC PLACES.
Creates a Public Places Special Fund to fund hiring private security to work with county law enforcement to enforce state or county laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations prohibiting camping, loitering, nuisance, or other violations in public places. Allocates .005 per cent of the transient accommodations tax to the Public Places Special Fund to be allocated to the counties in proportion to the amount of tax collected in each county. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1593
Medical Care Payments; Provider Reimbursements; Calculations; Adjustment of Method; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE.
Adjusts the method by which the department of human services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long-term supports and services. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB1438 |
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SB1594 SD2 HD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention Officers; Crisis Intervention Team; Mental Health First Aid; Certifications; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes an expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program within the department of health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis center" and "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be assisted by a crisis intervention officer and transported to a designated crisis center. Appropriates funds for the expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program and for certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid by the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1595
Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act; Model Law
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
Adopts the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. Repeals the superseded Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB1440 |
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SB1596 SD1 HD1
DOE; HPHA; School Facilities Authority; Schools; Employees; Maui Campus Housing Pilot Program; Housing ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Maui campus housing pilot program. Requires the School Facilities Authority and Department of Education to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
HB1256 |
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SB1597
HDOA; DOH; Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency; Transfer of Functions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
GVO/AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1317 |
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SB1598 SD2 HD1
UH; Maui College; Water Testing; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER TESTING.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui college to support water testing on the island of Maui, including supplies and the establishment of two full-time equivalent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HET, WAL, FIN |
HB1407 |
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SB1599
Emergency Management; Proclamations; Price Gouging; Commodities
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Provides that any prohibition on the increase of prices of essential commodities during a state of emergency shall only apply to those commodities specifically listed for price protection within the geographic area specified for that price protection by the governor's or mayor's proclamation. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB1600
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; HDOT; DOE; DLNR; DOH; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources small boat harbors, boating facilities, and state-owned lands; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB1601
CIP; Seventh Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB1602
News; Media; Reporting Requirements; Finances
RELATING TO MEDIA TRANSPARENCY.
Requires media to submit to the attorney general a yearly financial disclosure statement that lists the media's amounts and sources of income, excluding income from advertisements and including donations and names of donors. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE |
EET/CPN, JDC |
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SB1603
Department of Agriculture; Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Provides for donation of wild game to under-resourced communities. Establishes a task force for development and implementation to expand meat processing capacity in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
HB1382 |
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SB1604
Domestic Violence Intervention; Anger Management Counseling; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO ANGER MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes certain criminal offenders to undergo anger management counseling in lieu of domestic violence intervention as part of their sentences. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1344 |
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SB1605
DHS; Homeless Programs Office; Homelessness; Abandoned Property; Vacant Property; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Homeless Programs Office of the Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division of the Department of Human Services to establish a program to acquire abandoned and vacant real properties to house individuals experiencing homelessness. Appropriates moneys. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Aquino, Elefante, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1606
Conveyance Tax Vacancy Surcharge; Prolonged Vacant Property
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the transfer or conveyance of prolonged vacant property. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, Awa, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB148 |
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SB1607
Talent Agencies; Sexual Harassment; Nutrition; Educational Materials; Licensure; Minors; Certificates of Employment
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
Requires a talent agency to provide educational materials regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders to adult artists represented by the talent agency. Requires proof of compliance as part of licensure renewal. Requires, as a condition for a minor to be employed in theatrical employment, that the minor and the minor's parent or legal guardian receive and complete training regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB1608
CIP; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB1609 SD2 HD1
Native Hawaiian Communities; DBEDT; DLNR; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1508 |
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SB1610
Media Facilities and Infrastructure Tax Credit; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for qualified media facilities and infrastructure projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that are entirely produced in the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FUKUNAGA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB1611
DOT; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB1612
Counties; Directors of Finance; Abandoned Vehicles; Charges; Fees; Fines; Waiver
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Authorizes each county director of finance to waive certain abandoned vehicle tow, storage, and other charges, fees, and fines owed to the county. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB1613
Department of Transportation; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Towing; Illegal Parking; Registration; Certificate of Title
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1614 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; Adult Corrections Officers; PSD; Corrections Division; DCR
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
LGO, CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB1615 SD2
DOH; Developmental Disabilities Division; Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver; Eligibility Criteria; Rulemaking; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend the eligibility criteria for the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver to include individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
FEVELLA |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB1616
Creative Industries; Workforce Development Incentive; Rebate Program; DBEDT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to administer a workforce development incentive rebate program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
INOUYE |
EET/LBT, WAM |
HB1373 |
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SB1617 SD1
Homelessness; Housing; Services; Kauhale Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, to establish and administer a Kauhale Program to provide individual or shared housing units and support services to certain homeless individuals and families. Exempts existing low-income rental units, tiny home villages, and kauhale from certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Governor to transfer by executive order suitable land to HPHA for the construction of kauhale. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Kauhale Program. (SD1) |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
SHIMABUKURO |
HOU/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB1618
Taro Lands; Protection; Unique Land Use
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO LANDS.
Amends land use classifications to add taro lands to unique agricultural lands. Requires retention of supporting structures for taro fields. Adds growth and perpetuation of taro and crops native to Hawaii to agricultural planning policies. |
(D)
12/11/2023- Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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