Hawaii State Legislature
2023 and 2024 House Bills
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Measure Text pdfMeasure StatusCurrent StatusIntroducer(s)Current ReferralCompanion
HB1
Environment; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill relating to the environment.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1 LOWEN EEP
HB2
Environment; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill relating to the environment.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1 LOWEN EEP
HB3
Environment; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill relating to the environment.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1 LOWEN EEP
HB4
Energy; Short Form
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill relating to energy.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1 LOWEN EEP
HB5
Energy; Short Form
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill relating to energy.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1 LOWEN EEP
HB6
Transportation; Short Form
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill relating to transportation.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1 TODD TRN
HB7
Transportation; Short Form
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill relating to transportation.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1 TODD TRN
HB8
State Highways; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAYS.
Short form bill relating to state highways.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1 TODD TRN
HB9
Harbors; Short Form
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Short form bill relating to harbors.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1 TODD TRN
HB10
Airports; Short Form
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Short form bill relating to airports.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1 TODD TRN
HB12 HD1 SD1
Time Sharing; Time Share; Out-of-state Time Share Units; Zoning Requirements
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
Clarifies that a developer is responsible for ensuring that the use of time share units located outside the State for time sharing purposes complies with zoning and land use laws and rules of the jurisdiction where the time share units are located and shall submit a certification to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs that the developer has reviewed and concluded that the time share units located outside the State are in compliance with those regulations. Clarifies that a developer is not required to submit evidence of such compliance to register in Hawaii. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. QUINLAN WTL, CPN/JDC  SB798
HB13 HD1
Time Share Plans; Title Reports; Blanket Liens
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
For time share plans that use title-holding trusts, requires the developer to submit a title report evidencing that the title vested in the trustee. For time share plans that use a notice of time share plan, requires the recordation of the notice and its submission. For time share plans that use alternative arrangements, requires the recordation of any alternative arrangement documents. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). QUINLAN TOU, CPC  SB799
HB14
Act 90 Working Group Recommendations; DOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Withdrawal; Pasture Leases; Funded Action Plan; BLNR Approval; Transfer; Easements; Public Lands; Pasture Leases; Agricultural Multi-use Lands; Agricultural Multi-use Lands Specialist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND.
Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to: (1) Amend and extend existing pasture leases for up to sixty-five years; (2) Issue new pasture leases by negotiation, if the lands are already under pastoral use; and (3) Develop agricultural and pasture lease rents based on the value of the land's agricultural uses. Specifies that agricultural multi-use lands under the management of the department of land and natural resources are not subject to transfer to and management by the department of agriculture. 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. Requires the board of land and natural resources to revise its land classifications to include agricultural multi-use lands. Requires as a condition precedent for any valid withdrawal of lands out of pasture leases for reforestation purposes that the division of forestry and wildlife submit a funded action plan detailing the planned reforestation process for those lands and that the withdrawal be approved by the board of land and natural resources. Establishes and appropriates funds for an agricultural multi-use lands specialist position.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TARNAS WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN
HB15 HD2
Civil Fines; Land Use Law Violations; Lien; Sale of Real Property; State; Counties
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY LIENS.
Authorizes the State and the counties to place liens on real properties for unpaid civil fines resulting from violations of land use laws. Authorizes the State and counties, subject to adoption of appropriate and particular laws or rules establishing the power of sale, to sell properties after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings, if any, are exhausted and use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC. TARNAS PSM/WTL, JDC
HB17 HD1
Liquor Licenses; Liquor Commission; Sales; Off-Premises Consumption
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Authorizes a county liquor commission to allow licensees to sell unopened beer, wine, and prepackaged cocktails with food for pick up, delivery, take out, or other means to be consumed offpremises. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JHA
HB18
Procurement; Short Form
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill relating to procurement.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB19
Ethics; Short Form
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill relating to ethics.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI JHA
HB20
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to Labor.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB21
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB22
State Workers; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE WORKERS.
Short form bill relating to state workers.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB23
Motor Vehicles; Sun Screening Devices; Window Tinting
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
changes from 35% to 20% the light transmittance requirement for certain motor vehicle sun screening devices.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 NISHIMOTO CPC, JHA
HB25 HD2
Tax Rebate; Food/Excise Tax Rebate
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Converts the refundable food/excise tax credit to a tax rebate to be issued to qualifying taxpayers annually. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM
HB26
Non-General Funds; Short Form
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Short form bill relating to non-general funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA FIN
HB27 HD1 SD1
State Budget
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Relating to the state budget. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 309. YAMASHITA WAM
HB29
State Finances; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Short form bill relating to state finances.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA FIN
HB30
State Funds; State Treasury; Definition
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Makes technical amendments to the definition of "state funds" as it relates to the deposit of certain moneys into the state treasury.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA FIN
HB31
Receipt of Federal Funds; Notification; House Speaker; Senate President
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires the senate president and house speaker to be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid moneys for expenditure by the State within ten days following receipt.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA FIN
HB32 HD1 SD1
Office of the Legislative Analyst
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA GVO, WAM
HB34
Works of Art Special Fund; Capital Improvement Renovations
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Deletes as a source of funds for the works of art special fund capital improvement appropriations for renovations.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA CAI, FIN
HB35 HD1
Non-general Funds; Program Measures; Cost Elements; Reports
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUND REPORTS.
Amends the contents required to be submitted in each annual nongeneral fund program measures report and non-general fund cost element report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM
HB36
DOE; Auditor; Abolishment of Funds; Transfer of Balances
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Education pursuant to the recommendations contained in Auditor's Report No. 2201.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA EDN, FIN
HB37 SD1
OHA; Auditor; Abolishment of Funds; Transfer of Balances
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Abolishes the Native Hawaiian Rights Fund of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs pursuant to the recommendation contained in Auditor's Report No. 2202. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA HWN, WAM
HB38 HD1
DHRD; Auditor; Reclassification of Funds; Human Resources Development Special Fund
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies the human resources development special fund as a revolving fund pursuant to the recommendation made by the auditor in auditor's report no. 22-12. Effective 6/30/3000.
(S) 3/20/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA LBT, WAM
HB39 HD1
DoTAX; Auditor; Abolishment of Funds; Reclassification of Funds; Transfer of Balances
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Abolishes or reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Taxation pursuant to the recommendations contained in Auditor's Report No. 22-14. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM
HB40 SD1 CD2
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Pension Accumulation Fund; Constitution; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Appropriates funds to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund and pension accumulation fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). YAMASHITA LBT, WAM
HB41
Sales; General Excise Tax; Price Transparency
RELATING TO PRICE TRANSPARENCY.
Requires all businesses engaged in the sale of goods to include the amount of general excise tax owed in any display or tag indicating the price of the goods. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG ECD, CPC, FIN
HB42 HD1
Campaign Finance; Funds; State; Counties
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Authorizes candidates and their candidate committees to donate residual campaign funds to the general fund of the State or to the real property tax general fund of any county of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. KONG JDC, WAM
HB43
Auditor; DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Financial Audit; Recycling
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of the deposit beverage container program and the Department of Health's expenditures from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EEP, LGO/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG EEP, LGO/CPC, FIN
HB44
Littering; Penal Code; Criminal Littering; Authorized Fine
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG JHA, FIN
HB45
Higher Education; Short Form
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to higher education.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO HET
HB46
Higher Education; Short Form
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to higher education.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO HET
HB47
Technology; Short Form
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill relating to technology.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO HET
HB48
Technology; Short Form
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill relating to technology.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO HET
HB49
Technology; Short Form
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill relating to technology.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO HET
HB50
Early Learning Opportunities; Short Form
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Short form bill relating to early learning opportunities.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 WOODSON EDN
HB51
Education; Short Form
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 WOODSON EDN
HB52
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA LGO, FIN  SB111
HB53
Right-to-repair; Digital Electronic Equipment; Repairs; Original Equipment Manufacturers; Independent Repair Providers
RELATING TO RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment.
(H) 2/1/2023- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) HET, CPC, FIN
HB54 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. WOODSON, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Cochran EDU, WAM  SB675
HB55 HD1
Department of Education; Community Schools; Grants; Planning; Implementation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish grant programs to provide funds for the planning and implementation of community schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. WOODSON, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHEM, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDU, WAM
HB56
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS AGR/WAL, FIN  SB695
HB57 HD1
Workers' Compensation; Average Weekly Wages; Volunteers; DLIR
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes wages of other employees in comparable employment to be considered when computing the average weekly wages of an injured public board member, reserve police officer, police chaplain, reserve public safety law enforcement officer, sheriffs' chaplain, volunteer firefighter, volunteer boating enforcement officer, or volunteer conservation and resources enforcement officer. Clarifies computation of average weekly wages of an injured volunteer firefighter for workers' compensation benefits purposes. Effective 6/30/3000.
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. TODD, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, ONISHI, TARNAS LBT/PSM, WAM  SB696
HB58
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 $18 per week.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, ONISHI, TARNAS LGO, CPC, FIN  SB697
HB59
School Librarians; Library Resources; Public Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIBRARIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 POEPOE, GANADEN, HASHEM, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Chun, Cochran, Lowen, Matayoshi EDN, FIN
HB60
Natural Resources; Short Form
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Short form bill relating to natural resources.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB61
Land Use; Short Form
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Short form bill relating to land use.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB62
Government; Short Form
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill relating to government.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB63
Disasters; Short Form
RELATING TO DISASTERS.
Short form bill relating to disasters.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB64
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA JHA  SB53
HB65
Campaign Finance; Advertisements; Noncandidate Committees; Violations; Fines
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee for violations of organizational report requirements. Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees for violations of advertisement disclosure requirements. Increases the fines for advertisements paid by noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA JHA, FIN  SB51
HB66
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 the 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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA JHA, FIN  SB52
HB67 HD1 SD2
UH; Windward Community College; Pu`uhonua Program; Women's Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility; Positions; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PU`UHONUA PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent positions for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's Pu`uhonua Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN HRE/PSM, WAM
HB69 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; R.E.A.C.H. Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Education's Resources for Enrichment, Athletics/Academics, Culture, and Health program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). MATAYOSHI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran EDU, WAM
HB70 HD2 SD1
Hemp Products; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Schedule I; Cannabinoids; Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Prohibits the sale or holding, offering, and distribution of hemp products that contain cannabinoids created through isomerization. Inserts the alternative name for Delta 6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers into the list of schedule I controlled substances. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(S) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA HHS, JDC
HB71 HD1
Summary Possession; GET license; Judiciary
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
Requires that a current GET license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the department of taxation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM CPC, JHA
HB72
Feral Chickens; Feeding; DOH; Police; Fine
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Establishes a $500 civil fine for the feeding or attempted feeding of any feral chicken. Provides that the department of health shall enforce this prohibition regardless of whether the department determines there is a nuisance that is dangerous or injurious to health. Authorizes county police departments to issue citations.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI, ICHIYAMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA AGR, JHA, FIN
HB73
John A. Burns School of Medicine; Resident Tuition Fees; Service Commitment
RELATING TO THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Requires that if a student pays resident tuition fees at the John A. Burns school of medicine, the student must work in Hawaii for at least five years within the ten years immediately following the student's graduation from the John A. Burns school of medicine; otherwise, the student must pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition fees.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, WOODSON HET, FIN
HB74 HD1 SD2
General Excise Tax; Helicopters; Service and Maintenance Facility; Quiet Technology; Exemption; Sunset
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Establishes a temporary general excise tax exemption for amounts received from the servicing and maintenance of helicopters in an aircraft service and maintenance facility outside any Hawaii airport or from the construction of a facility that services and maintains helicopters where at least 75% of the helicopters serviced and maintained annually in the facility are equipped with quiet technology. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN, ONISHI TCA, WAM
HB75 HD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Mandatory Minimum Coverage
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases, in tiers, the minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage required under motor vehicle insurance policies. Requires the insurance commissioner to solicit rate filings for the changes in the minimum amounts. Applies to policies entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). NISHIMOTO CPC, JHA, FIN
HB76
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Mandatory Minimum Coverage
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases the minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage required for motor vehicle insurance policies.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NISHIMOTO CPC, JHA, FIN
HB77 HD1
Public Charter Schools; Teachers and Other Personnel; Bargaining Unit (5)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Clarifies that public charter school teachers and other personnel employed by public charter schools under the same pay schedule are included in collective bargaining unit (5). Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). KAPELA, GANADEN, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON, Chun, Cochran LGO, EDN, FIN
HB78 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000.
(H) 1/31/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Kong, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (4). KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM HET, FIN  SB172
HB79 HD1
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. Repeals certain requirements related to standards-based curriculum. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kila EDN, FIN  SB914
HB80 HD2
Education; Public Schools; Complexes; Curriculum; Authentic Assessments
RELATING TO AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS.
Authorizes public school complexes to develop rigorous classroom-based performance assessments, including the use of authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Kila EDU, WAM
HB81
Mental Health Services; Outpatient Services; Children and Adolescents; Department of Health; Study; Ocean View; Hawaii Island
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of an outpatient mental health facility for children and adolescents living in the Ocean View region of Hawaii island, including in the communities of Ocean View, Milolii, Naalehu, and Pahala.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD, WARD, Cochran, Kila, Martinez, Poepoe HLT, FIN
HB82 HD1
Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Dietician; Physician Assistant; Social Worker
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based clinical training rotation" to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors. Includes the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WARD, Chun, Tam HLT, ECD, FIN
HB83
Workers' Compensation; Payment; Contested Billing
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Establishes deadlines for paying or contesting provider bills related to workers' compensation injury treatment.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT, NAKASHIMA LGO, FIN
HB84 HD1
Short-term Rentals; Nonconforming Use; Amortization; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). QUINLAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, Chun HSG, WAL, JHA
HB85 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. QUINLAN, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, TODD EET/AEN, CPN/JDC  SB659
HB86
Self-Defense; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Safe At Home Law
RELATING TO SAFETY AT HOME.
Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property, unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 QUINLAN, HOLT, KILA JHA
HB87 HD1
Plastic Bottles; Single-use Plastics; Bottled Water; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC BOTTLES.
Effective 1/1/2024, prohibits the retail sale or offer for retail sale of single-use plastic bottles designed to hold less than two liters of bottled water for oral consumption, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). QUINLAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN EEP, CPC, JHA
HB88 HD1 SD1
Coastal Erosion; UH; Oahu's North Shore; Study; Sandbag Walls; Temporary Moratorium; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COASTAL EROSION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to study sand movement patterns and coastal erosion along the coast between Sunset Beach Park and Ehukai Beach Park on the North Shore of Oahu, including the impact of sandbag walls, tarps, rocks placed in the shoreline, sand pushing, and coastal restoration on beach processes. Establishes a temporary moratorium on the use of sandbag walls, unless authorized by an emergency permit from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. QUINLAN WTL/HRE, WAM
HB89
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.
(S) 2/9/2023- Referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB194
HB94
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.
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB199
HB95 HD2
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public financing available for all offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2023- Re-Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC/HWN, WAM  SB200
HB96
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; State and County Contractors; Grantees, Chapter 42F; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS BY STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES OF THE STATE.
Extends the ban on campaign contributions from state and county contractors to grantees of the State under Chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and to the owners, officers, employees and immediate family of the government contractor or state grantee.
(H) 2/1/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB201
HB98
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Complaints; Violations
RELATING TO COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN SPENDING LAWS.
Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to treat a respondent's failure to explain or otherwise respond to a complaint alleging a violation of campaign spending laws as an admission that a violation has occurred.
(H) 2/1/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB203
HB100 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Package; Criminal Justice Data Sharing; Working Group
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA SHARING.
Establishes a criminal justice data sharing working group to make recommendations for a statewide criminal justice data repository. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC/WAM  SB210
HB101
City and County of Honolulu Package; Retirement Benefits; ERS
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Clarifies that service and compensation awarded as part of an administrative, arbitral, or judicial proceeding are included in the calculation of retirement benefits and service time for the Employees' Retirement System.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB211
HB102
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.
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM, CPN. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, CPN  SB212
HB103 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000.
(H) 2/2/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB213
HB104
City and County of Honolulu Package; Penal Code; Public Transit; Interference; Offense
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
Establishes the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB214
HB105 HD2 SD1
DOT; Number Plates; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Hybrid Vehicles; Okina; Gasoline-Powered Vehicles; Rules
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Requires license plates to include ‘okina in the word "Hawai‘i". 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, WAM  SB215
HB106
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.
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB216
HB107 HD1
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 by electronic or digital means. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA/PSM, WAM  SB217
HB108
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.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB218
HB109
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.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB219
HB110 HD1 SD1
Special Number Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CAI, JHA, FIN  SB220
HB111
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB230
HB112
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB231
HB113
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB232
HB114
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB233
HB115
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB206
HB116
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB207
HB117
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB208
HB119
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB234
HB120 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB221
HB121 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds 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)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB222
HB122
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program; Judiciary
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program to be administered by the Judiciary.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB223
HB123
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB224
HB124
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB225
HB125
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.
(H) 2/28/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB226
HB126 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Specifies that a person 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 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB227
HB127
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Public Corruption; Fraud; Criminal Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Establishes the offense of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim against the State or a county as a class C felony. Establishes the offense of the use of false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the State as a class C felony.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB228
HB128
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB229
HB129
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.
(S) 3/7/2024- Act 001, 03/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB177
HB131 HD1
Office of Elections Package; Elections Accessibility; Disability; Accommodations; Advisory Committees
RELATING TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Renames the statewide and county-level voters with special needs advisory committees as the elections accessibility needs advisory committees. Amends the composition of the advisory committees to include members with disabilities, not just those with physical disabilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB179
HB132 HD1
Office of Elections Package; Electronic Voting System; Definitions; Audits
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes definitions for purposes of electronic voting. 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. (HD1)
(S) 3/14/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB180
HB134 HD1
State Ethics Commission Package; County Ethics Boards and Commission; 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB181
HB135
Ethics Commission Package; Disclosures; Financial Interests
RELATING TO DISCLOSURES OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS.
Establishes that certain candidates shall file disclosures of financial interests no later than 10 days after the nomination filing deadline. Establishes that the unauthorized release of confidential financial disclosure information is subject to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Amends the fines imposed and procedures relating to disclosures of financial interests.
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB182
HB136 HD1
Ethics Commission Package; Legislative Allowance; Rules; Reporting
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ALLOWANCE.
Requires each house of the legislature to post a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective house on the legislature's website. (HD1)
(S) 2/22/2023- Referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB183
HB139
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB186
HB143 HD1
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund; Functions
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Provides for additional use of the moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the state fire council and its programs and activities. Adds to the jurisdiction of the state fire council those functions that are consistent with the uses being authorized for the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, WAM  SB190
HB144
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JHA  SB191
HB145
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.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB192
HB146 HD1
State Fire Council Package; Composition; Members
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
Adds to the membership of the state fire council, and to the membership of advisory committees that the council may appoint, representatives from the Hawaii state aircraft rescue fire fighting unit and the division of forestry and wildlife of the department of land and natural resources to reflect all nonfederal fire fighting agencies in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 2/22/2023- Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM/WTL, WAM  SB193
HB147
Vehicle Weight Taxes; Noncommercial Vehicles; National Guard; Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by removing the exemption for military reserves and other active duty military personnel and adding an exemption for certain veterans.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAM, Ganaden TRN, FIN  SB1046
HB148
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.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TODD, WARD, Chun, Tam HSG, FIN  SB1606
HB149
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAM, WARD, Chun, Cochran ECD, FIN  SB986
HB150
Personal Income Tax; Tax Brackets; Tax Rates
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases personal income tax revenues for high earning taxpayers by establishing new income tax brackets and rates that are applied against a broader level of taxable income for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, Cochran ECD, FIN
HB151
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, Cochran FIN  SB345
HB152
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Short Form
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Short form bill relating to the department of land and natural resources.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB154
Transient Accommodations Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts state residents from the transient accommodations tax.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TOU, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG TOU, CPC, FIN
HB155
DOE; School Hours; Instruction; Students
RELATING TO STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS.
Repeals the mandatory minimum number of student instructional hours for Department of Education public schools.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG EDN, FIN
HB156
CIP; Thirty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG FIN
HB157
Hawaiian Language; DOE; Public Schools ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires the Department of Education to each Hawaiian Language to students in each public elementary, middle, and high school.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA EDN, JHA, FIN
HB158
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JHA  SB15
HB159 HD1 SD1
Liquor Licenses; Renewal of License; Elimination of Notarization Requirement
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Exempts the notarization requirement for renewals of liquor licenses. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). TODD (Introduced by request of another party) CPN, JDC
HB160
CIP; Thirty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fifth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 CHUN FIN
HB162
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, JHA  SB1059
HB163 HD1 SD1
Department of Human Resources Development; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Study
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a study to review the repricing processes in section 89-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, WAM/JDC  SB1058
HB164 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT/CPN, WAM  SB1052
HB165 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/17/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, JDC  SB1050
HB166
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, CPC, FIN  SB1051
HB167 HD2 SD1
Wages; Timely Payment; General Contractors; Subcontractors; Liability
RELATING TO WAGES.
Makes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private construction works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants for performance of labor in the contract between the general contractor and owner. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. MATAYOSHI (Introduced by request of another party) GVO, CPN  SB415
HB168 HD2
DLIR; Wages; Hours; Employees; Public Work Projects; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
Imposes penalties, including suspension, on the person and firm upon a finding of violation of state law governing wages and hours of employees on public work projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT/GVO, JDC. MATAYOSHI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT/GVO, JDC
HB169
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAHALOA, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS WAL, FIN  SB770
HB170
International Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to international affairs.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1 TAM CAI
HB171
International Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to international affairs.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1 TAM CAI
HB172
Culture and the Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1 TAM CAI
HB173
Culture and the Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1 TAM CAI
HB174
Culture and the Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1 TAM CAI
HB175
Emergency Vehicles; Siren Use
RELATING TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
Makes it discretionary for authorized emergency vehicles to use sirens when responding to an emergency or in other specified situations if the siren is not reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM JHA  SB346
HB176 HD1
Condominium Voting and Elections Task Force
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes the condominium voting and elections task force, including its composition and responsibilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). TAM (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, CPC  SB1202
HB177
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM HLT, JHA  SB589
HB178
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM HSG, CPC, FIN
HB179 HD1
Deposit Beverage Distributors; Deposit Beverage Containers; Postconsumer Recycled Content; Non-petroleum Materials Content; DOH
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
Requires deposit beverage distributors that sell, offer for sale, or distribute deposit beverage containers in the State to meet minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements or minimum non-petroleum materials content requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). LOWEN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TODD, Chun, Kila, Poepoe EEP, CPC
HB180 HD1
DOH; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation ($)
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 and appropriates funds for two full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and two additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN  SB1556
HB181 HD1
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Working Group; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Implements the recommendation of the cesspool conversion working group to accelerate the dates for required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 cesspools and priority level 2 cesspools by requiring priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2030, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, rather than before 1/1/2050. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN  SB426
HB182
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 as practicable and inform the public of health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to consider environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Health.
(H) 1/30/2023- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN  SB508
HB183
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.
(H) 1/30/2024- Re-referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 6 LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD, Chun, Poepoe EDN, JHA  SB1213
HB184 HD1
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, with certain exceptions. 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 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). LOWEN WAL, CPC, FIN  SB1263
HB185
Environmental Advisory Council; Housekeeping Measure
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Makes a housekeeping amendment to section 341-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete a reference to a repealed section.
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). LOWEN EEP, FIN  SB422
HB186 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, under certain conditions. 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/2/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3). LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE EEP, WAL, FIN  SB376
HB187 HD2
Renewable Energy Projects; Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects; Labor Standards; Union Labor
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes labor requirements for the construction of renewable energy projects with a capacity rating of ten megawatts or greater. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to LBT/EET, CPN. LOWEN, KAPELA, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAM, Cochran LBT/EET, CPN
HB188 HD1
Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program; DLNR; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). LOWEN, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, PERRUSO, WOODSON EEP, FIN  SB419
HB189
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, 2030. Establishes fines for violations.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on TRN/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD, LOWEN TRN/EEP, JHA
HB190
DOE; School Buses; Fares; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.
Requires the Department of Education to waive school bus fees for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD, AMATO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON, Chun, Cochran, Matayoshi, Tam EDN, FIN
HB191 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Utilities; Estimated Social Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE MITIGATION.
Requires each regulated electric and gas utility to use the estimated social cost of greenhouse gas emissions established by the United States Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases in that utility's respective integrated resource planning process. Requires the State to consider the estimated social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in planning new infrastructure and capital improvement projects and when designing and constructing new buildings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EEP, CPC, FIN
HB193 HD1 SD1
Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EET, CPN/WAM  SB683
HB194 HD1
Minimum Efficiency Standards; Appliances; Chief Energy Officer; Hawaii State Energy Office
RELATING TO EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
Allows the chief energy officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office to enforce minimum efficiency standards and adopt or amend efficiency standards. Sets minimum efficiency standards for electric vehicle supply equipment, portable electric spas, residential ventilating fans, toilets, urinals, and water coolers. Allows manufacturers to utilize the Home Ventilating Institute's certified products directory certification program to meet certain standards. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). LOWEN EEP, CPC  SB691
HB195 HD1
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Online Building Permitting Tools; Work on Certain Structures; Professional Engineer, Architect, Surveyor, and Landscape Architect 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 to adopt self-certification for solar distributed energy resource systems of 250 kilowatts or less 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 and increases the estimated cost of work on certain structures below which that licensure law is inapplicable. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN  SB781
HB196
Working Group; Department of Environmental Protection; Recommendations
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a department of environmental protection on July 1, 2027. Creates a department of environmental protection working group to address the logistics required for the State to establish a department of environmental protection. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2026 regular session.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 LOWEN LGO/EEP, CPC, FIN
HB197 HD1 SD1
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 stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems 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. Specifies that no law, rule, ordinance, or code, including the State Building Code, shall prohibit or limit the use of a refrigerant deemed acceptable under federal law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON AEN, CPN/WAM  SB503
HB198 HD1
DOT; Low- to Moderate-income Electric Vehicle Rebate Program; Electric Vehicle Subaccount; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the low- to moderate-income electric vehicle rebate program and the electric vehicle subaccount to encourage the purchase and use of electric vehicles by low- to moderate-income households and nonprofit organizations providing assistive services to low- to moderate-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Chun, Matayoshi EEP, CPC, FIN
HB199 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, WOODSON EEP, CPC, FIN  SB368
HB200 HD1
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 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, CPC, FIN  SB1028
HB201 HD2 SD1
State Historic Preservation Program; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Expands the definition of "historic property" for purposes of the Historic Preservation Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). ICHIYAMA, AIU, HASHIMOTO WTL, JDC
HB202 HD2
Historic Preservation Reviews; Third Parties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources, through the state historic preservation division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the department will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. ICHIYAMA, AIU, HASHIMOTO WTL, WAM/JDC
HB203 HD1
State Historic Preservation Division; Civil Service Exemption
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE.
Allows professional and technical staff of the state historic preservation division to be exempt from civil service laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE, TARNAS WTL/LBT, WAM
HB204
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.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, TARNAS AGR, CPC  SB1029
HB205
Domestic Abuse; Protective Orders; Petition; Minors
RELATING TO MINORS.
Provides that a school counselor, domestic violence victim advocate, or other mental health professional licensed by the State may petition for a protective order on a minor's behalf when the minor's parent or guardian is unwilling or unable to submit a petition.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, AMATO, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS HLT, JHA
HB206
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, AMATO, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS HLT, JHA  SB46
HB207
Employers; Employees; Rest Breaks
RELATING TO LABOR.
Requires employers with five or more employees to provide rest breaks under certain conditions.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, GANADEN, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TODD LGO, FIN
HB208
Department of the Attorney General; Criminal Activity; Waikiki Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general to collect data and conduct a study on how to reduce criminal activity in Waikiki.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAM, COCHRAN, KITAGAWA, NISHIMOTO, Kila JHA, FIN
HB209 HD1
Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Desecration Laws; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plant and animal declaration form. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. TAM, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE AEN/EET, WAM  SB1183
HB210
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAM, GANADEN, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD, Kapela HLT, CPC, FIN  SB645
HB211 HD1
Transient Accommodations Brokers; Advertising; Requirements
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Establishes requirements for transient accommodations brokers prior to publishing an advertisement on the availability of a property for lease or rent on behalf of an operator or plan manager. Prohibits transient accommodations brokers from engaging in business with an operator or plan manager who is not in compliance with state laws and county ordinances. Prohibits a hosting platform from providing booking services in connection with a transient vacation rental that is not lawfully certified, registered, or permitted as a transient vacation rental under applicable county ordinance. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). QUINLAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, Kobayashi TOU, CPC, FIN
HB212
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1 HOLT ECD
HB213
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1 HOLT ECD
HB214
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1 HOLT ECD
HB215
Animal Fur Products; Sale, Display, Trade, or Distribution; Prohibition
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 1/1/2024.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Chun, Kapela AGR, JHA  SB682
HB216
Illegal Fireworks; PSD; DOT; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Special Fund; Fees; Fines ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Ganaden, Kobayashi TRN, CPC, FIN  SB498
HB219
Court Interpreters; Hourly Fees; Mileage Reimbursement Rate; Commuter Compensation Rate; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COURT INTERPRETERS.
Requires the Judiciary to increase the hourly fees, mileage reimbursement rate, and commuter-time compensation rate for court interpreters. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA JHA, FIN  SB813
HB220 HD1
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off; Free-roaming Cats; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). NISHIMOTO AGR, FIN  SB998
HB221 HD1
Human Services; Medical Assistance; Pregnant Women; Substance Abuse Treatment; Mental Health
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Provides that certain pregnant women receiving state-funded medical assistance and who receive substance abuse treatment are eligible for substance abuse treatment and related mental health services for an additional ten months following childbirth. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO HUS/HLT, FIN
HB222 HD2 SD2
DHS; Medical Care Payments; Long-Term Supports and Services; Provider Reimbursements; Calculations; Adjustment of Method; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Adjusts the method by which the Department of Human Services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and longterm supports and services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). MIZUNO HHS, WAM
HB223 HD2
Department of Human Services; Office of Youth Services; Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program; Youth Shelter; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends the office of youth services safe spaces for youth pilot program by clarifying access to services, providing a definition of homeless youth, and expanding the age of youth that may be served. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). MIZUNO HUS/HLT, FIN
HB224 HD2 SD2
Public Housing Tenant Upward Mobility Pilot Program; Workforce Training; HPHA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). MIZUNO HOU/HHS, WAM
HB225 HD2 SD1
Child Welfare Information System; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to grant the Department of Human Services flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system and extend the appropriation lapse date. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIZUNO HHS, WAM
HB226
Cooperative Housing Corporations; Board of Directors; Duties
RELATING TO COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS.
Specifies that members of the board of directors of a cooperative housing corporation shall owe the corporation a fiduciary duty and exercise the degree of care and loyalty required of an officer or director of a corporation organized under chapter 414, HRS.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AIU HSG, CPC
HB227
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 AIU AGR, FIN  SB961
HB228
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.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AIU HLT, CPC  SB628
HB229 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)
(H) 2/10/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0). AIU TOU, FIN  SB629
HB230 HD1
University of Hawaii; Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer; Chief Procurement Officer
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. Effective 6/30/3000.
(H) 1/31/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Kobayashi, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Kong, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (4). AIU HET, FIN  SB1197
HB231 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000.
(H) 1/31/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kobayashi, Matsumoto, Onishi, Takayama, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Kong, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (4). AIU HET, JHA, FIN  SB631
HB232
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Kila ECD, FIN  SB358
HB233 HD2 SD1
Taxation; State Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD HHS, WAM  SB357
HB234
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM ECD, CPC, FIN  SB359
HB235
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires certain employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, GANADEN, GARRETT, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD, Cochran LGO, CPC, FIN
HB236
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, TAM LGO, CPC, FIN  SB360
HB237
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for responsible, adult use. Exempts sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for medical use from the general excise tax. Clarifies that qualifying out-of-state patients have the same rights and privileges under the medical cannabis law. Allows qualifying out-of-state patients to cultivate medical cannabis.
(H) 1/30/2023- Re-referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN  SB375
HB238
Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Potentially Dangerous Occupations; Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Cochran LGO, JHA  SB377
HB239 HD1
Clean Energy Economy Transition; Climate Change Adaptation; Social Equity; Clean Energy Initiative; Energy Security Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.
Requires the clean energy initiative program to design, implement, and administer a plan to increase jobs aligned with the State's transition to a clean energy economy and strategies for evaluating and supporting a transition to a clean energy economy that advances social equity. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to create jobs that advance the State's goals of achieving greater energy security and adapting to climate change, expand workforce development and training programs for workers transitioning to a clean energy economy, and strengthen social equity in the adoption of clean energy technology. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, Kila EEP/ECD, FIN
HB240
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, WARD HLT, FIN  SB1128
HB241
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD ECD, FIN  SB1126
HB242
Electronic Eavesdropping; Prohibition
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC EAVESDROPPING.
Prohibits the interception or use of certain communications unless both parties consent.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 NISHIMOTO CPC, JHA
HB243 HD1
Veterinary Medical Officer; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Tam HLT, FIN
HB244 HD2
Career and Technical Education; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. PERRUSO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Martinez, Matayoshi EDU, WAM  SB1045
HB245 HD1
Vessels; Fumigation; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Prohibits a vessel from being fumigated on ocean waters. Allows an owner whose vessel is required to be fumigated on ocean waters to apply for an exemption from the division of boating and ocean recreation. Requires any vessel granted an exemption to be fully covered and sealed while being fumigated and for any period of time thereafter needed to prevent fumigant or other chemicals from entering ocean waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). KITAGAWA, COCHRAN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Chun, Ganaden WAL, JHA
HB246
Department of Education; Mandatory Staff Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to employ one full-time equivalent counselor, vice principal, and media specialist at each department school. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KITAGAWA, CHUN, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON, Cochran EDN, FIN
HB247 HD1
Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks; Reporting Requirements; Farm-to-state Liaison; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires the University of Hawaii system to include a corrective action plan in its respective report to the legislature, should it not meet its benchmark. Repeals the separate benchmark for the department of education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison within the office of the governor. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. PERRUSO, COCHRAN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS AEN/EDU/HRE, WAM
HB248 HD2
DOE; Farm to School Program; Farm to School Meals; Implementation; Complex Area Superintendents; Office of Talent Management; Compensation Review; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to fully implement the farm to school program and farm to school meals program by the 20242025 school year. Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the office of talent management of the department of education to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDU/AEN, WAM
HB249 HD1
Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs; DHS; Grants; Positions; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii child nutrition programs agency in the department of human services. Establishes a grant program to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Establishes three permanent full-time equivalent positions (3.0 FTE). Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WARD HHS/EDU, WAM
HB250 HD1
Public School Food Programs; Farm to School; Department of Education; Geographic Preference; Locally Grown Food
RELATING TO FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
Requires the department of education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. PERRUSO, COCHRAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS EDU, WAM
HB251
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE AGR, CPC  SB1009
HB252
Malathion; Restricted Use Pesticide
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAM AGR, CPC  SB1010
HB253
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM, Cochran AGR, CPC  SB1011
HB254
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, POEPOE, TAM AGR, CPC  SB1524
HB255
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Restructuring
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Amends various powers and priorities of the agribusiness development corporation, including several of its processes, membership of its board of directors, term of its executive director, and the scope of its work.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, TARNAS, WARD AGR, FIN
HB256
Counties; Organic Waste Diversion; Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a certain amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS EEP, FIN
HB257 HD1
DHRD; State Employees; Positions; Learning Management; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the department of human resources development for the establishment of new employee positions and the learning management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. GARRETT LBT, WAM
HB258 HD2
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. GARRETT HRE, WAM  SB1508
HB259 HD1 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Geographic Origins; Prohibitions
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 on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. 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 the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). KAHALOA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD CPN  SB747
HB260 HD1
DOE; Cafeteria Student Helpers; Safety Training
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires DOE to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering. Requires DOE to provide personal protective equipment for all cafeteria student helpers prior to the student helpers volunteering. Requires all cafeteria student helpers to be directed and supervised by trained personnel at all times. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Chun, Matayoshi, Takenouchi EDU, WAM  SB1175
HB261 HD1 SD1
Early Learning; Preschool Open Doors; Child Care Accreditation Program; Child Care Grant Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Child Care Accreditation Program to assist licensed and registered child care providers in obtaining accreditation. Authorizes the use of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for Child Care Accreditation Program grants. Makes the accreditation requirement for service providers receiving funds from the Preschool Open Doors Program voluntary. Appropriates funds for the Child Care Accreditation Program, including funding for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds into and out of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for the Child Care Accreditation Program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD HHS, WAM
HB262 HD1
DOE; School Placement; Child of Military Parent
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD PSM/EDU, JDC
HB263
CIP; Ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 WOODSON FIN
HB265
Imprisonment; Mandatory Minimum; Methamphetamine; Fentanyl
RELATING TO CRIMES.
Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses based on the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 HOLT, HASHIMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN JHA
HB266
Made in Hawaii Program; Production; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that in calculating whether a product labeled "Made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent of the wholesale value of the product is added by manufacture, processing, or production within the State, operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State shall be included. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD ECD, CPC, FIN  SB113
HB267
Olelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 HOLT, AIU, CHUN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD JHA, FIN  SB57
HB268 HD1
Flushable Wipes; Department of Health; Domestic Sewage
RELATING TO DISPOSABLE WIPES.
Makes it unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or distribute for sale in the State any flushable wipe. Defines flushable wipe. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TODD EEP, CPC
HB269 HD1
Hawaii Theatre Center; Hawaii State Theatre; Acquisition
RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.
Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre on 1/1/2025, contingent upon the department of accounting and general services' acquisition of Hawaii State Theatre. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD, Chun, Poepoe CAI, FIN  SB985
HB270
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the nine parcels conveyed to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs pursuant to Act 15, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on three of the nine parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the nine 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 nine parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 HOLT WAL, JHA, FIN
HB271
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD, KAPELA TRN, JHA, FIN  SB88
HB272
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1 TODD, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI WAL, JHA, CPC  SB82
HB273
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". Repeals 6/30/2028.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1 TODD, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI WAL, JHA, CPC  SB97
HB274 HD1
School Bus Transportation Hubs; High-traffic Areas; Department of Transportation; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a two-year pilot program for school bus transportation hubs in high-traffic areas. Requires a report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/2/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3). TODD, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO TRN, EDN, FIN
HB275 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Taro Farmers; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TARO.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide grants to assist taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. KILA, CHUN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Matayoshi AEN, WAM  SB782
HB276 HD1
Taxation; Credit; Income Tax; Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and none excused (0). KILA, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE ECD, CPC, FIN  SB1089
HB277 HD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Fines
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC. KILA, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, TAM, TODD, Matayoshi, Takenouchi TCA/CPN, JDC  SB413
HB279 HD2
County Surcharge; State Taxes; Repair and Maintenance; Private Roadways
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes the counties to use the county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for certain purposes related to public roadways and private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). KILA, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI TRN, JHA, FIN  SB1091
HB280
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.
(H) 2/1/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA, CHUN, LAMOSAO, POEPOE HSG, JHA, FIN  SB253
HB281
Board of Education; Public Schools; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Requires the board of education to adopt rules to expand the jurisdiction of all public schools under the purview of the department of education to include a quarter-mile radius surrounding each public school.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON, Poepoe EDN, FIN
HB282
DOH; Mental Health; Homelessness; County First Responders; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a five-year pilot program in the department of health to expand existing county programs that make one or more mental health professionals available to assist county first responders in responding to mental health crises in areas in the urban core with high rates of homelessness. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HLT, FIN
HB283
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 $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KILA LGO, CPC, FIN  SB918
HB284 HD2
Unprocessed Taro; Cultivation and Production; Value-added Products; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro and value-added products whose primary ingredient is taro or taro leaf. Effective 6/30/3000. Repeals 6/30/2028. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). KILA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON AGR, ECD, FIN
HB285 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Budget; Appropriation ($)
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)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). KILA, AMATO, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden WAL, FIN  SB409
HB286
Conveyance Tax; Rate; Disposition; Affordable Housing Exemption; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the rate of conveyance tax for condominiums and single family residences ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption with a value of at least $2,000,000. Exempts from the conveyance tax documents and instruments conveying real property subject to a government assistance program approved and certified by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and used for the provision of affordable housing for qualified persons in the State. Removes maximum dollar amount of conveyance tax revenues that are to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 KILA, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, POEPOE, TODD WAL, FIN  SB362
HB287
CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 KILA FIN
HB288
Education; Public Schools; High School; Life Skills; Curriculum
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires public high schools to make available a mandatory life skills curriculum.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 ALCOS EDN, FIN
HB289
Education; Public Schools; Elementary Students; Student Prayer
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide, on a weekly or more frequent basis, time and space for students to engage in student-led group prayer or individual student prayer.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 ALCOS EDN, JHA
HB290
Education; Public Schools; Elementary Students; Recitation
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 ALCOS EDN, JHA
HB291
Health; Certificates of Birth; Designations of Sex; Revisions
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH.
Provides that a new certificate of birth issued by the State shall include a designation of the sex of the person born, based on the genitalia of the person. Authorizes amendments of designations of sex on certificates of birth, provided that the birth registrant is an adult, and new designation is based on the genitalia of the birth registrant, as confirmed by a physician or physician's assistant.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 ALCOS HLT, JHA
HB292
Income Tax Law; Real Property Tax; DOTAX
RELATING TO TAXATION.
By 1/1/2027, requires the department of taxation to suspend and refund certain income tax amounts received or withheld upon the enactment of a state law specifying real property tax amounts. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to have real property taxing authority.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD/LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 HASHEM ECD/LGO, JHA, FIN
HB293
Real Property Taxation; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the exclusive power of the counties to exercise the functions, powers, and duties related to real property taxation, thereby authorizing the State to also exercise those functions, powers, and duties.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD/LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 HASHEM ECD/LGO, JHA, FIN
HB294
Military Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to military affairs.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1 HASHEM CMV
HB295
Veterans; Short Form
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Short form bill relating to veterans.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1 HASHEM CMV
HB296
Public Safety; Short Form
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill relating to public safety.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1 HASHEM CMV
HB297
Corrections; Short Form
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Short form bill relating to corrections.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1 HASHEM CMV
HB298
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG CPC, FIN  SB1203
HB299
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG CPC, FIN  SB856
HB301
Expungement; Dismissed Traffic Citations; Driver's Record; Public Record; Abstract Report; Background Check; Judiciary; Examiner of Drivers
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Requires the court to automatically seal or remove from the Judiciary's publicly accessible database any information relevant to the arrest or case of a person for whom an expungement order has been entered. Requires the Judiciary and the Examiner of Drivers to no longer include dismissed traffic citations in public driver's records.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 GATES, AIU, COCHRAN, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD CPC, JHA  SB410
HB302 HD1
DLIR; YouthBuild; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the state YouthBuild program to assist nonprofit and public entities in applying and qualifying for federal YouthBuild program grants. Authorizes the department of labor and industrial relations to award grants to eligible nonprofit or public entities to meet the matching funds requirement for federal YouthBuild grant awards. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WOODSON LBT, WAM
HB303
Pilot Project; Tier 1 Beaches; DOH; Staphylococcus Aureus; Testing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Requires the department of health to establish a two-year pilot project to test Tier 1 beaches for Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus not less than monthly. Requires a report to the legislature before the regular sessions of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, FIN
HB304
Statewide Traffic Code; Left-Hand Lane; Large and High-Passenger Vehicles; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Prohibits drivers from operating vehicles with more than four wheels and high-passenger cars in the left-hand lane, or close to the left-hand curb or left-hand edge, of roadways. Exempts drivers operating public transportation vehicles in highoccupancy vehicle lanes or zipper lanes.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 GATES, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, TAKAYAMA JHA
HB305 HD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; Agriculture; Economy; Objectives; Priorities
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Updates the Hawaii State Planning Act's economic agricultural objectives and policies and priority guidelines by removing references to the sugar and pineapple industries. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD WTL/AEN, WAM
HB308 HD1 SD2
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; HDOA; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS AEN, WAM  SB420
HB309 HD1
Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN AGR, FIN  SB1554
HB310 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran AGR, FIN
HB311 HD1
Kalo Farming Operations; General Excise Tax Exemption
RELATING TO KALO FARMING.
Establishes a GET exemption for the gross proceeds from the sale of machinery, fuel, chemicals, seed, huli, animals, or feed to a qualified farmer and directly related to the qualified farmer's kalo farming operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TODD AGR, FIN
HB312 HD1
Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Membership
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS AGR, CPC
HB313 HD1 SD2
HDOA; UH; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program at a University of Hawaii community college, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HRE/AEN, WAM
HB314 HD1 SD2
Food Banks; United States Department of Agriculture; The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Office of Community Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation of food for distribution to the food banks in the State. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM
HB315 HD1
Private Roads; Flood Risk Mitigation; Liability; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FLOODING.
Appropriates moneys as grants-in-aid to the several counties for the mitigation of flood risks on privately-owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys pursuant to the Act shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or the several counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WARD TRN, JHA, FIN
HB316
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 GANADEN, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, WARD TRN, EDN, FIN  SB1081
HB317 HD2
Juvenile Justice; Monetary Penalties; Prohibited; Community Service; Curfew; Dance Halls
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed while the person was a minor under the age of eighteen, or against the person's parent or guardian. Limits court ordered community service for minors to seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors and certain penalties related to minors and dance halls. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS HUS, JHA, FIN  SB470
HB318
Counties; Boards; Members; Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION.
Requires each county to establish rates of compensation for members of certain qualifying county boards, commissions, authorities, and committees. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the county's compliance with this Act. Appropriates moneys to each county for the purpose of providing the compensation required by this Act.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, Poepoe LGO, FIN
HB319
DOH; Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; Water Contamination, Health Impacts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Red Hill water contamination health impacts program within the Department of Health to track the long-term impacts of the 2021 petroleum release from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WARD, Chun WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN
HB320
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD CPC, JHA  SB499
HB321
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-income Rental Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Lowers the income threshold from one hundred forty per cent to one hundred twenty per cent of the median family income for mixed-income rental projects to be eligible for rental housing revolving fund loans or grants. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON, Amato, Cochran HSG, FIN
HB322
Alzheimer's Disease; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Alzheimer's working group to create a public health campaign for awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Amato, Matayoshi HLT, FIN
HB323
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 CHUN, AIU, AMATO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Kobayashi, Matayoshi HLT, JHA  SB590
HB324
Tobacco Sales; County Preemption; Repeal
RELATING TO TOBACCO SALES.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 CHUN, AMATO, COCHRAN, KOBAYASHI, TAM HLT, JHA, FIN
HB325
Fireworks; Aerial Devices; Homeowners; Late Hours; Penalty
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the minimum penalty imposed upon homeowners, renters, and managers of real property when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allow others to unlawfully use aerial devices from their respective properties after 9:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 CHUN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS JHA, FIN
HB326
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 MARTEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WARD ECD, CPC, FIN  SB50
HB327 HD1
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, under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to use moneys from the energy security special fund to administer variances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Chun, Cochran, Kila, Lamosao EEP/HSG, CPC, FIN  SB878
HB328 HD1
DLNR; Conservation Mitigation Banks
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 species, their habitats, or resources as compensatory mitigation, or for past damages. Authorizes the department to contract with a third-party administrator for the operation of the conservation mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MARTEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Lamosao, Martinez WAL, FIN  SB1030
HB329 HD2
Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles; Readiness; New Residential Construction
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). MARTEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TODD HSG, CPC, FIN  SB1181
HB330
Child Welfare System; Child Welfare Services; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Malama Ohana Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office of Wellness and Resilience to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the Malama Ohana Working Group in carrying out its duties. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025 and be dissolved upon the adjournment thereof. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1 MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, LOWEN, TAM, TODD HUS, FIN  SB1211
HB331
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, WARD JHA  SB49
HB332 HD1
DOE; Shade and Fruit Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Establishes the shade and fruit tree program in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees or fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden, Martinez EDN, FIN  SB240
HB333 HD1
Salaries; Public Officers and Employees; Payroll Schedule
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. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall be subject to negotiation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, FIN  SB1048
HB334 HD1
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 employerunion health benefits trust fund from the scope of collective bargaining negotiations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, PSM, WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, PSM, WAM  SB1049
HB335 HD2 SD1
DOE; Procurement; Exemption; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code educational materials and related training for direct student instruction in career and technical education programs within the Department of Education. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT, PERRUSO, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB336
CIP; Forty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA FIN
HB337 HD1
Capital Gains Tax; Income Tax; Increase
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25 per cent to 9 per cent. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations from 4 per cent to 5 per cent. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and none excused (0). SAYAMA, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, Cochran, Matayoshi ECD, FIN
HB338
Special Number Plates; Carissa Kainani Moore; Motor Vehicles; Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAYAMA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD, Nakashima CAI, FIN  SB117
HB340 HD2 SD1
Brother Joseph Dutton Day
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of each year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 778). MIZUNO TCA
HB341
DHS; Child Care; Child Care Providers; Employees; Database
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires that child care providers provide certain information to the Department of Human Services each year.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO HUS, CPC
HB342
Presidential Preference Primary Elections; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections conducted by the State. Allows political parties to limit participation in the presidential preference primary election selection of the party's candidates by voter party registration. Allows voters to change party registration on a presidential preference primary election ballot. Requires a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a presidential preference primary in Hawaii in lieu of a party caucus and make recommendations for the implementation of a presidential preference primary. Makes an appropriation to conduct the study.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO JHA, FIN
HB343
Unfunded Liabilities; EUTF; State Auditor; Study; Appropriation
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
Requires the state auditor to study the feasibility of providing health benefits to state and county employees using a self-insured model. Appropriates funds. Establishes the rate stabilization reserve fund. Caps employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. Provides for the use of portions of any other revenues collected on behalf of the public employer or held by the State to supplement deficient public employer contribution amounts.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO LGO, CPC, FIN
HB344
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.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO (Introduced by request of another party) ECD, JHA/CPC, FIN
HB345
DOH; Air Pollution; Refrigerant; Safe Alternatives
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Specifies that no law, rule, ordinance, or code, including the state building code shall prohibit or limit the deemed acceptable use of a refrigerant.
(H) 2/16/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN EEP, CPC
HB346 HD2 SD2
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires that new state facilities be designed to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires that 25% of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:44PM in Conference Room 224. LOWEN TCA/EET, WAM
HB347 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Parking Spaces; Requirements; Accessibility
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Requires owners of multiple parking facilities within any county of the State who aggregate the required parking spaces for electric vehicles to aggregate the spaces within that same county. Requires a parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system and required to be accessible to remain accessible when aggregated. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). LOWEN EEP, FIN  SB370
HB348 HD1
Renewable Energy Projects; Real Property Taxes; County Ordinance
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). LOWEN EEP, CPC, FIN
HB351 HD2 SD1
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety System; Condominium Association; Maintenance Fee Increase; Special Assessment; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for owners of condominium units whose condominium association is increasing maintenance fees or imposing a special assessment to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system, to be applied to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ICHIYAMA CPN, WAM  SB1234
HB352 HD1
Temporary Restraining Orders; Remote Attendance; Domestic Abuse
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Authorizes the family courts to allow petitioners to attend TRO hearings remotely upon request. Requires the courts to consider certain factors. Requires the courts to allow petitioners who allege domestic abuse to attend TRO hearings remotely. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to JDC. ICHIYAMA JDC  SB933
HB354
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO, AMATO, COCHRAN, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB100
HB355
County Police Departments; Reports to the Legislature; Misconduct Incidents
RELATING TO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
Clarifies when the identity of a police officer, who has been suspended or discharged following a misconduct incident, is to be disclosed in a county police department's annual report to the legislature.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO, WOODSON LGO, JHA  SB1159
HB356
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO HSG
HB357
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO HSG
HB358
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO HSG
HB359
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO HSG
HB360 HD2
Affordable Housing; County Council Approval; Deadline; HHFDC
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Increases the deadline for a county council to take action on an affordable housing project's application from forty-five days to an unspecified number of days after receipt of the proposed project's preliminary plans and specifications from the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM. HASHIMOTO HOU/PSM, WAM
HB361 HD1 SD1
Green Jobs Youth Corps; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL, WAM  SB87
HB362
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, JHA, FIN  SB44
HB363
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA FIN
HB366
Criminal Procedure; Indictment; Information
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Repeals the statutory requirement that no person be subject to trial and sentencing for an alleged offense unless upon indictment or information.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI JHA
HB367 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Issuance of Securities; Financing Request; Public Utilities; Water Carriers
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 or water carrier has filed a financial application request for commission authorization to issue stocks and stock certificates, bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN. SAIKI CPN  SB474
HB368 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Reports; Expiration
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires any reporting requirement established by the public utilities commission through an order and not by statute to 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN/JDC. SAIKI CPN/JDC  SB475
HB370 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Deadlines; Merger, Consolidation, Acquisition, or Other Change of Control
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to complete its review and issue a decision within nine months from the date that a public utility, other than an investor-owned electric utility company, files its completed application seeking approval for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and within twelve months from the date of the application for an investor-owned electric utility company. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN. SAIKI CPN  SB477
HB371 HD2
Telecommunications and Cable Industry Information Reporting Requirements; Repeal; Broadband; Broadband Service Providers
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.
Repeals chapter 440J, HRS, relating to telecommunications and cable industry information reporting requirements for broadband service providers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. SAIKI LBT, CPN/JDC  SB478
HB372
Public Utilities Commission; Common Water Carriers; Long-Term Leases; Leverage Leases
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Removes requirement that common water carriers receive permission from the public utilities commission prior to executing a long-term lease of more than three years or a leverage lease.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 1 SAIKI TRN, CPC  SB479
HB373
Office of Administrative Hearings; Contested Case Hearings; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.
Beginning 07/01/2024, establishes the office of administrative hearings to conduct contested case hearings in the department of budget and finance, department of land and natural resources, and department of taxation. Appropriates funds to establish the office of administrative hearings. Repeals 07/01/2026.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI JHA, FIN
HB374 HD1
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, including beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN. SAIKI CPN  SB480
HB375
Illegal Gambling Businesses; Prohibited
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI JHA  SB591
HB376
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 1 SAIKI HSG, CPC  SB593
HB377
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI CPC, JHA  SB584
HB378 HD2 SD2
Substance Use Disorder Services Clinic Working Group; Report
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Establishes a Substance Use Disorder Services Clinic Working Group to develop recommendations to balance the needs of persons receiving treatment for substance use disorders with the needs of public safety. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI HHS, CPN  SB983
HB379
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Covered Employer
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Amends the definition of "covered employer" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 1 SAIKI LGO, CPC  SB596
HB380
Cesspools; Short Form
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Short form bill relating to cesspools.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 SAIKI WAL
HB381 HD2
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Mediation; Cutoff Date; Repeal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the cutoff date of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, that allowed the use of funds in the condominium education trust fund initially dedicated to support voluntary binding arbitration to be used for other educational purposes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM. SAIKI CPN, WAM  SB594
HB383 HD1
Judiciary Package; Probate Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Updates articles I through IV of the Uniform Probate Code to adjust for inflation, provide additional clarity, resolve issues that have arisen in probate practice, and address societal changes in familial relations. (HD1)
(H) 2/3/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Nakashima excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB483
HB384 HD2 SD1
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. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB484
HB385
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB485
HB386 HD1
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 federal and state judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats. (HD1)
(S) 3/31/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB486
HB387
Employees' Retirement System; Police Officers; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Spousal Benefits; Minimum Age; Years of Credited Service
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Provides police officers who become members of the ERS after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the ERS 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. Allows retired police officers hired after 6/30/01 to be treated as if employment began before 7/1/01 in order to maintain spousal health benefits.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO, AIU, HOLT, ILAGAN, KILA, LAMOSAO, QUINLAN, TODD, WOODSON LGO, FIN  SB1158
HB389 HD2
Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit; Income Tax; DOTAX; DOH
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE EEP, CPC, FIN  SB361
HB390 HD1
University of Hawaii Promise Program; Scholarships; Four-year University of Hawaii Campus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii promise program. Effective 6/30/3000.
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HRE, WAM
HB391 HD1
DHS; Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program; Child Care Grant Program Special Fund; Infants and Toddlers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the department of human services to develop an infant and toddler child care worker subsidy pilot program to assist in retaining qualified child care workers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HUS, FIN  SB312
HB392
Complex Area Superintendents; Board of Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires board of education approval prior to the termination of a complex area superintendent.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, Kobayashi EDN, FIN
HB393
Ability to Pay Determinations; Community Service; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Requires the judiciary to establish a uniform procedure for adjusting payments and partner with other state agencies for ability to pay determinations. Sets the community service conversion rate for certain monetary penalties. Appropriates funds to develop a legal financial obligation calculator.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 HOLT, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Martinez JHA, FIN
HB394
Festival of Pacific Arts; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Commission on the Thirteenth Festival of Pacific Arts to plan for the Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Honolulu from June 6 to June 16, 2024.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 HOLT, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe CAI, FIN  SB449
HB395 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds for the small business innovation research program under the Hawaii technology development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/27/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, GATES, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD ECD, FIN
HB396 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds for the manufacturing assistance program under the Hawaii technology development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/27/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TODD ECD, FIN
HB397 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Small Business Capital Program; State Small Business Credit Initiative Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for the Hawaii small business capital program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). HOLT, COCHRAN, GATES, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi ECD, FIN
HB398 HD1
Job Creation Income Tax Credit; Qualified Employment Positions; Capital Expenditures
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable job creation income tax credit for employers who increase the number of full-time employees in the State and make certain capital investment expenditures. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). HOLT, COCHRAN, GATES, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WOODSON, Poepoe ECD, FIN
HB399
Tax Credit; Work-based Learning Programs; Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Qualified Interns
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Allows employers to obtain a tax credit for offering positions to qualified interns in work-based learning programs that have been approved by the department of education or University of Hawaii.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WOODSON, Cochran ECD, FIN
HB400 HD2
Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Employer-provided Child Care; Employer-sponsored Child Care; Child Care Property; Property
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care income tax credit for employers that pay for certain available child care services to their employees. Establishes an employer child care property income tax credit for the cost of child care property purchased or acquired by an employer and put into service for employer-provided child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. HOLT, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD LBT, WAM
HB401
Legislative Management; Short Form
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1 NAKAMURA LMG
HB402
Legislative Management; Short Form
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1 NAKAMURA LMG
HB403
Legislative Management; Short Form
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1 NAKAMURA LMG
HB404
Legislative Management
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1 NAKAMURA LMG
HB405
Legislative Management; Short Form
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1 NAKAMURA LMG
HB406 HD2 SD2
Oahu Regional Health Care System; DOH; DOD; Strategic Plan; Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home; Transfer; Progress Report; Leahi Hospital; CIP; City and County of Honolulu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health and Oahu Regional Health Care System to develop a strategic plan for the utilization of all Oahu Regional Health Care System facilities and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Extends the deadline to assimilate the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home from the Department of Defense to the Oahu Regional Health Care System to 6/30/2024. Requires the Oahu Regional Health Care System and the Department of Defense to provide a joint progress report to the Legislature regarding construction of, and the hiring of an operator for, the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home. Appropriates funds for the capital improvement project to construct a transitional treatment and housing facility on the Leahi Hospital campus. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). BELATTI HHS/PSM, WAM
HB407
Health; Short Form
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to health.
(H) 2/16/2024- Failed to adopt report with 4 Noes Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Marten, Matayoshi; and 6 Excused Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Pierick, Takayama, Todd. BELATTI HLT
HB408 HD2 SD1
DOH; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Health; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Medicaid; Certification; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to, in its discretion, certify community care foster family homes for a fourth adult who is a Medicaid recipient and has documented housing instability, if certain conditions are met. Requires the Department of Health and Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to enter into a memorandum of agreement and submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. BELATTI HHS, WAM
HB409
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB410
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB411
State Constitution; Amendments; Primary Elections; Candidates (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND PROCEDURES TO ELECT LEGISLATORS.
Provides that in a primary election for a legislative seat, the 2 candidates who receive the highest number of votes, regardless of political party, shall be the only two candidates to advance to a general election; provided that when a candidate receives a majority of votes in a primary election, the candidate shall be deemed elected to that seat at the primary election.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARRETT JHA, FIN
HB412
Stadium Authority; Members; Ex Officio; Voting; UH President; DOE Superintendent
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Makes the president of the University of Hawaii system and the superintendent of the department of education, or their designees, voting members of the stadium authority.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARRETT ECD, FIN
HB413 HD1 SD1
DHRD; Online Employment Marketplace; Networking Platform; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates matching funds for the Department of Human Resources Development to retain the services of an online employment marketplace or networking platform to assist in recruiting employees for the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. GARRETT LBT, WAM
HB414
UH; BOR; In-state Tuition; Resident Tuition; Hawaii High School Graduates
RELATING TO RESIDENT TUITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to allow all Hawaii high school graduates to qualify for resident tuition.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD HET, FIN
HB415 HD2 SD2
Health; Task Force on Mobility Management; DOT; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the task force on mobility management established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN HHS/TCA, WAM  SB101
HB416
Housing Density; State Land; Counties; Mass Transit
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN HSG, WAL, FIN  SB332
HB417
Golf Carts; Neighborhood Electric Vehicles; Prohibition; Restrictions
RELATING TO GOLF CARTS.
Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TODD JHA  SB1184
HB418 HD1
All-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System; Repair; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Appropriates funds for repairing warning sirens statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. ILAGAN, ICHIYAMA PSM, WAM
HB419 HD1
Counties; Off-grid Residential Photovoltaic Energy Generating System; Rooftop; Permit; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS.
Requires the counties to exempt from county permitting requirements the installation of off-grid residential photovoltaic energy generating systems on the rooftops of residential properties, under certain circumstances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. ILAGAN, LOWEN EET/PSM, CPN/WAM
HB420
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 ILAGAN FIN
HB421
Mental Illness; Emergency Hospitalization; Criteria
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM HLT, JHA  SB880
HB422
DLNR; DOBOR; Small Boat Harbors; Advisory Board
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Establishes the small boat harbor advisory board to advise DLNR on the repair and maintenance of small boat harbor facilities and related waterways under DLNR's jurisdiction.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 HASHEM WAL, FIN
HB423
HDOA; Measurement Standards Branch; Taxicabs; Exemption
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the HDOA measurement standards branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM TRN, CPC
HB424
Office of Administrative Hearings; Contested Case Hearings; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.
Beginning 07/01/2024, establishes the office of administrative hearings to conduct contested case hearings in the department of budget and finance, department of land and natural resources, and department of taxation. Appropriates funds to establish the office of administrative hearings. Repeals 07/01/2026.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM JHA, FIN
HB425
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM JHA  SB1000
HB427
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, KAPELA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Kobayashi JHA, FIN  SB416
HB428
Firearms; Sensitive Places; Business and Charitable Establishments
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the public carry of firearms in sensitive places and upon private business establishment or charitable establishment premises, except under certain circumstances.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Kobayashi JHA
HB429
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD JHA  SB979
HB430
Firearms; Sensitive Locations; Annual Report; Permits; Licenses to Carry
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits concealed firearms in certain sensitive locations. Requires the department of the attorney general to publish an annual report on licenses to carry. Amends requirements for firearm permitting and licenses to carry firearms. Effective 7/1/2050.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM JHA
HB431
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Drug Paraphernalia
RELATING TO DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
Repeals the prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia under the uniform controlled substances act.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD HLT, JHA
HB432
Parole; Appeals; Office of the Public Defender
RELATING TO APPEALS.
Allows parties aggrieved by an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority to appeal to the intermediate appellate court within 90 days of issuance and service of the order fixing the minimum term of imprisonment. Establishes the standard of judicial review for an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA CMV, JHA
HB433
Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS JHA
HB434
Judiciary; Short Form
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill relating to the judiciary.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS JHA
HB435
Department of the Attorney General; Short Form
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Short form bill relating to the department of the attorney general.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS JHA
HB436
State Law; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE LAW.
Short form bill relating to state law.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS JHA
HB437
Penal Code; Short Form
RELATING TO PENAL CODE.
Short form bill relating to the penal code.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS JHA
HB438 HD1
OYS; DHS; Pacific Youth Programs; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds and establishes one Pacific youth programs coordinator position within the Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). GANADEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HUS, FIN
HB439 HD1
OCS; Immigrant Services and Access Unit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRANT SERVICES.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an immigrant services and access unit within the office of community services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. LAMOSAO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, TAM, WOODSON LBT, WAM  SB812
HB440 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Martinez EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN  SB947
HB441 HD1
Climate Equity; Social Vulnerability to Climate Change; Database; Data Portal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds for the maintenance and updating of the data portal. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. LOWEN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran AEN/WTL, WAM  SB657
HB442
Visitor Green Fee Program; License; Penalties; Environmental Legacy Commission; Visitor Green Fee Special Fund; Grants; DLNR; Report; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD TOU, WAL, FIN  SB658
HB443 HD1
DOA; Healthy Soils; Healthy Soils Program; Healthy Soil Assessment and Education Program; Health Soil Grants Program; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the department of agriculture to establish a healthy soils program, which includes a healthy soil assessment and education program and health soil grants program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAM, WOODSON AGR, FIN  SB660
HB444 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAM, WOODSON, Chun EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN  SB635
HB445 HD2
AG; DHS; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Working Group
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires the departments of the attorney general and human services to convene a working group to examine issues related to allowing child support payments to pass through to recipients of temporary assistance for needy families program funds and submit a joint report to the 2025 legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). MIZUNO HUS, JHA, FIN
HB446
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody; Evaluation; Fact-Finding
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on domestic violence issues every 3 years. Requires the Family Court to approve training courses and publish approved courses on the Judiciary website.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO HUS, JHA
HB447
Domestic Abuse; DHS; Family Court; Mandatory Referral; Report
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Repeals referral and reporting requirements for the Family Courts and the Department of Human Services that apply to cases in which a temporary restraining order is sought for alleged domestic abuse involving an incapacitated or minor family or household member.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO JHA
HB448 HD2
Domestic Abuse; Protective Orders; Petition; Minors
RELATING TO MINORS.
Allows minors sixteen years of age or older and emancipated minors to petition for domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. MIZUNO HHS, JDC
HB449
Department of Human Services; Protective Custody; Parental Rights; Immediate Harm to Child
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Establishes definitions of "immediate harm" and "protective custody warrant" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child who is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the department within twenty-four hours of assuming custody 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 parent of parental rights when conducting an investigation regarding a child who has been harmed or may be subject to imminent or threatened harm.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO HUS, JHA
HB450 HD1
Child Care Subsidies; Special Circumstances; Income Eligibility
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the department of human services, when determining income eligibility for child care subsidies, to consider special circumstances, such as the retroactive payment of workers' compensation or temporary disability insurance benefits, that cause the monthly gross income of a parent, guardian, or other responsible party to exceed the eligible monthly gross income. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. MIZUNO HHS, WAM
HB452
Cannabis; Legalization; Advisory Referendum; Opinion Poll
RELATING TO AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM ON CANNABIS IN HAWAII.
Requires an advisory referendum, or opinion poll, consisting of a question to be placed on the ballot for the general election of 2024 on whether the electorate wishes the State to legalize the sale and use of recreational cannabis in Hawaii.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO HLT, JHA, FIN
HB453
DHS; Pilot Program; Inmates; Reentry; Housing; Child Care; Vouchers; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 4-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of 1 or more children under the age of 18. Requires a voucher recipient to be employed at least 20 hours per week or be employed and attend an educational program for a combined total of at least 20 hours per week. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CMV/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO CMV/HUS, JHA, FIN
HB454
Liability; Landslides
RELATING TO LAND LIABILITY.
Creates strict liability for an owner of land with a 20% or more slope for damage or injury to down-slope property and persons from falling rocks, debris, and landslides originating from the owner's property.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO WAL, JHA
HB455
Driver's License; Expiration and Renewal
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Changes from 2 to 4 years the period for renewal of driver's licenses for licensees over 80 years of age.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO JHA
HB456 HD1
Office of Youth Services; At-risk Youth Grant Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH.
Establishes the at-risk youth grant program within the office of youth services. Gives priority to programs that support youth from ethnic groups that are disproportionately represented in the State's correctional system, support rehabilitation, or meet needs identified by the office of youth services in consultation with the community. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MIZUNO HUS, FIN
HB457
Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DAGS; DLNR; Report
RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, GARCIA, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, Cochran WAL, JHA, FIN
HB458
Potable Water; Desalination; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, COCHRAN, GARCIA, ONISHI WAL, FIN
HB459
Possession of gambling machines; increased penalty.
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Prohibits the possession and ownership of gambling machines larger than one cubic foot.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 WARD, GARCIA JHA
HB460
Social media; TikTok; Government-issued devices; Government networks; Ban
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
Prohibits the downloading or use of social media application TikTok on government-issued devices capable of internet connectivity, or on government internet networks.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 1 WARD, COCHRAN, GARCIA LGO, CPC
HB461 HD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Luana Kai A Life Plan Community; Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021; Repeal
RELATING TO ACT 86, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Repeals Act 86, SLH 2021, which authorized the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community in the development of a continuing care retirement community in Hawaii Kai. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). WARD HUS, FIN
HB462
Capital Requests for Eighteeth Representative District schools ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighteenth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD FIN
HB464 HD1
Department of Education; Pilot Program; Magnet Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAGNET SCHOOLS.
Establishes a five-year magnet school pilot program at Waiahole and Ka‘a‘awa elementary schools. Establishes eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. KITAGAWA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, Lamosao EDU, WAM
HB465
Waiahole Valley; HHFDC; Lease Extension; Report
RELATING TO WAIAHOLE VALLEY.
Requires Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to offer 5-year lease extensions to Waiahole Valley lessee at the current terms. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report regarding whether a different entity should manage Waiahole Valley.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 KITAGAWA WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1195
HB466
DBEDT; UH; Albizia Wood; Grant Program; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALBIZIA.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-01-23 10:00AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. KITAGAWA ECD, WAL, FIN  SB1193
HB467 HD2
DPS; DHS; Social Work; Training Program; Nonviolent Incarcerated Individuals; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
Requires the department of public safety, or its successor agency, in collaboration with the department of human services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). TAM, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD CMV, HUS, FIN
HB468
Mufflers; Exhaust System; Motorcycle; Moped; Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Inspection; Motor Vehicle Repair; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that a certificate of inspection shall be issued if a vehicle is not 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. Makes violating the noisy muffler laws a petty misdemeanor. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair regulations.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Martinez TRN, CPC  SB586
HB469
Hawaii State Dividend Special Fund; Establishment; Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PERMANENT HAWAII STATE DIVIDEND.
Establishes a permanent Hawaii state dividend special fund to collect and disburse annual Hawaii state dividend fund payments. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, Ganaden LGO, JHA, FIN
HB470 HD2 SD2
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services
RELATING TO MINORS.
Clarifies the definition of "provider" as it relates to the entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to a consenting minor to include certain organizations who are not considered child placing organizations or child caring institutions. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, JDC
HB471 HD1
Noise Detection Cameras; Excessive Noise; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EXCESSIVE NOISE.
Appropriates funds for the department of transportation to develop, in conjunction with the appropriate counties, a pilot program to use noise detection traffic cameras to address excessive traffic noise in urban areas in counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires report to the legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). TAM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO TRN, FIN  SB588
HB472 HD1
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds out of the works of art special fund to the state foundation on culture and the arts for the integration of works of art projects into several state capital improvement projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). TAM, GARRETT CAI, FIN
HB473 HD1 SD1
SFCA; Creative Workforce Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Creative Workforce Grant program for the awarding of grants to eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations to support a living wage for creative workers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TAM TCA, WAM
HB474 HD1
State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History; Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY.
Appropriates federal funds to sustain and support the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. TAM, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON TCA, WAM
HB476
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts; Works of Art Special Fund
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Allows the Works of Art Special Fund to be used for performing arts, under certain conditions. Provides that forty per cent of the Works of Art Special Fund be used for performing arts. Defines performing arts.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAM, GARRETT, KAPELA CAI, FIN  SB119
HB477
Special Number Plates; Honolulu Museum of Art; Commemoration
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, GARRETT, KAPELA CAI, FIN  SB118
HB479
CIP; Third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD FIN
HB480 HD1 SD1
Special Interest Vehicles; Street Rod Vehicles; Street Rod Replica Vehicles; Safety Inspection; Motor Vehicle Registration; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the definitions of "special interest vehicle", "street rod replica vehicle", and "street rod vehicle", for purposes of the Hawaii Highway Safety Act, to be based on the age of the vehicle or the parts used, rather than a certain year. Requires vehicles to meet the safety standards that were in effect at the time of manufacture. Establishes a motor vehicle safety inspection and motor vehicle registration task force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. ILAGAN, TODD TCA, JDC
HB481 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). PERRUSO, AMATO, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, TAM, TODD HET, FIN  SB954
HB482
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO HLT, CPC, FIN  SB955
HB483
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TODD JHA, FIN  SB952
HB484
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.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM HLT, CPC  SB953
HB486
DOH; Trauma-informed Care; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Establishes a trauma-informed care task force within the Department of Health. Requires the task force to develop a statewide framework for trauma-informed care and to provide other recommendations on how the State can implement best practices in trauma-informed care, including native Hawaiian cultural practices. Provides that the trauma-informed care task force shall serve as an advisory board for, and be administratively attached to, the office of wellness and resilience established in section 27-62, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of each regular session.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI HLT, FIN
HB487 HD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board; Trauma-Informed Care Task Force; Office of the Governor; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE.
Extends the sunset date of trauma-informed care task force established by Act 209, SLH 2021, to 6/30/2025. Beginning 7/1/2025, transfers the office of wellness and resilience from the office of the governor to the department of human services and formalizes the trauma-informed care task force as an advisory committee within the office of wellness and resilience, to be known as the wellness and resilience advisory board. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). BELATTI HLT, FIN  SB894
HB488 HD1
Aquaculture; Aquacultural Area Lease Program; Department of Agriculture; State Facilities; State Lands; State Marine Waters; Ocean and Submerged Lands
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the aquacultural area lease program within the department of agriculture to identify 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. Allows the program to use the moneys in the aquaculture development special fund 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 aquacultural area lease program from the Hawaii ocean and submerged lands leasing act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). LAMOSAO, TODD AGR, WAL, FIN  SB115
HB489 HD1
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. Allows the animal industry division to issue permits for such purposes. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). LAMOSAO, QUINLAN, TODD AGR/ECD, CPC, FIN  SB114
HB490
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Temporary Disability Insurance; Insurance Benefits; Employer Based Insurance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Provides employed individuals with up to 8 weeks of paid family leave during the 1st year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and 8 weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member having a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Specifies that private employers having fewer than 200 employees shall not be required to provide family leave and family leave benefits. Repeals chapter 398, HRS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Sections 1-28 effective 7/1/2025.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA LGO, CPC, FIN
HB491 HD2
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Paid Sick Leave; Grants; Pilot Program; Study; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A LEAVE GRANT PROGRAM.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Kapela LBT, WAM
HB492
Earned Income Tax Credit; Taxation; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the state earned income tax credit from twenty to twenty-five percent of the federal earned income tax credit.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 LAMOSAO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD ECD, FIN
HB493 HD2
Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the adjusted gross income brackets and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WAM. LAMOSAO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD WAM
HB495
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 LAMOSAO JHA, FIN  SB846
HB496
CIP; Thirty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-sixth representative district.
(H) 1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 LAMOSAO FIN
HB497 HD1
Education; DOE; School Facilities Authority; Teacher and Workforce Housing; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the school facilities authority to conduct a feasibility study for the development of teacher and workforce housing at the Queen Liliuokalani elementary school property. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds for the feasibility study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM. SAYAMA, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON EDU/HOU, WAM
HB498 HD1
Counties; Civil Fines; Real Property; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). SAYAMA CPC, JHA  SB875
HB499 HD1
Special License Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD CAI, FIN  SB116
HB500 HD1 SD1
DOE; Extracurricular Activities; Workforce Readiness; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for various workforce readiness programs and opportunities. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 699). SAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDU, WAM
HB501
State Mileage-based Road Usage Fee; Electric Vehicles; Federal Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2024, subjects all electric vehicles to a state mileage-based road usage fee instead of paying a registration surcharge. Requires a vehicle inspection certificate to state the odometer reading of the vehicle. Clarifies that the type of fuel required on applications for vehicle registration includes batteries or electricity. Requires the department of transportation to develop a long-term mileage-based usage fee implementation plan for all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks by 2033. Requires the department of transportation to seek federal funding. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for the state mileage-based road usage fee program.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAYAMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden TRN, CPC, FIN
HB502 HD1
Department of Human Services; Infant and Toddlers Child Care Contracted Slots Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a two-year infant and toddler child care contracted slots pilot program to develop and implement procedures to subsidize child care slots in licensed infant and toddler child care settings. Requires reports to the legislature.
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi HUS, FIN  SB311
HB504 HD1
DHS; Preschool Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program; Child Care Grant Program Special Fund; Preschool; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the department of human services to develop a preschool child care worker subsidy pilot program to assist in retaining qualified child care workers in licensed child care facilities for preschool children aged two through five. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Kobayashi HUS, FIN
HB505
Prohibit Land Transfer to Chinese Communist Party; National Security
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE PURCHASE BY FOREIGN ENTITIES.
Prohibits the transfer of real estate located in Hawaii to the Chinese Communist Party, members of the Chinese Communist Party, or other hostile foreign entities.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 GARCIA WAL, CPC
HB506
Fentanyl possession; class A felony.
RELATING TO FENTANYL.
Establishes the offense of Fentanyl Possession as a Class A felony.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 GARCIA JHA
HB507
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program; Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards; Photo Identification Requirements
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to include the name of the beneficiary of supplemental nutrition and assistance program (SNAP) benefits on each electronic benefits transfer card. Requires a photo identification to be presented when an electronic benefits transfer card is used.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GARCIA HUS, JHA, FIN
HB508
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GARCIA EDN, JHA, FIN
HB509
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GARCIA EDN, JHA, FIN
HB510
Abortion Survivors; Born Alive Infant; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well— being of all infants born alive in the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life—saving and life— sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 2 GARCIA HLT/JHA
HB511
Small business regulatory review board, department of business, economic development and tourism, appropriation ($)
RELATED TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Appropriation for staffing, commissioner inter-island travel, and other related operating expenses associated with the small business regulatory review board under the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, ALCOS, AMATO, GARCIA, MARTEN ECD, FIN
HB512
DBEDT; Grants; Entrepreneurs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GRANTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS.
Establishes an entrepreneurship grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to assist entrepreneurs with new businesses.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, ALCOS, COCHRAN, GARCIA ECD, FIN
HB513
Telework; Tax Credits; Small Business; Employers; Employees
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 KONG, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, POEPOE, TAM, WARD ECD, FIN
HB514
Sales; General Excise Tax; Price Transparency
RELATING TO PRICE TRANSPARENCY.
Requires all businesses engaged in the sale of goods to include the amount of general excise tax owed in any display or tag indicating the price of the goods. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 2/1/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KONG, WARD, Amato, Cochran, Lamosao, Tam ECD, CPC, FIN
HB515
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
Allows greater flexibility in conditions placed on eligibility requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Amends the amount of the total tax credit that may be claimed per qualified production. Amends the annual aggregate cap placed on the amount of the tax credits that may be claimed by qualified productions.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, GARCIA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, Amato ECD, FIN
HB516
Naturopathic Physicians; Medical Use of Cannabis; Authorization; Telehealth
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certification to qualifying patients for the medical use of cannabis. Clarifies provisions regarding the establishment of bona fide physician-patient, naturopathic physician-patient, and advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationships via telehealth.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA HLT, CPC, FIN
HB517 HD1
Health Information; Hawaii Health Data Exchange Framework; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
Establishes the Hawaii health data exchange framework. Establishes a working group to assist the department of health on legislation developing and implementing the framework. Requires certain health care organizations to execute a health data sharing agreement by 9/1/2032. Establishes deadlines for certain entities to begin sharing health information. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB895
HB518
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA HLT, CPC, JHA  SB17
HB519 HD1
Dentists; Dental Hygienists; Community Service Licenses; Temporary Licenses; Qualifications; Community Health Centers
RELATING TO DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Adds "community health center" to the list of eligible organizations at which those with a community service license may practice. Allows dental hygiene and dental college graduates who have graduated from educational programs recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation to apply for temporary or community service licenses. Expands eligibility for a community service license to practice dentistry to those candidates who have passed the Integrated National Board Dental Examination within five years of the date of request. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, SAYAMA, TODD HLT, CPC
HB520 HD1
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 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). NAKASHIMA, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, TODD ECD, CPC, FIN  SB756
HB521 HD1
BOA; DOH; Raw Milk; Raw Milk Products; Raw Goat Milk; Sales
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk and raw milk products directly from producers to consumers, for human consumption, with certain restrictions. Authorizes the sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the board of agriculture and department of health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. NAKASHIMA AEN/HHS, CPN
HB522 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability of the governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). NAKASHIMA, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran, Kobayashi PSM, JDC  SB103
HB523
Emergency Management; Prices; Gouging; Declarations; Proclamations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Specifies that a prohibition on the increase of prices of essential commodities during a state of emergency expires 72 hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental declaration, unless the governor or mayor specifically includes within a proclamation the commodities that are subject to the declaration.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA WAL, JHA
HB524
Landlord-Tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE 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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA HSG, CPC  SB26
HB526
Insurance; Short Form
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Short form bill relating to insurance.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA CPC
HB527
Consumer Protection; Short Form
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill relating to consumer protection.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA CPC
HB528
Regulated Industries; Short Form
RELATING TO REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
Short form bill relating to regulated industries.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA CPC
HB529
Commerce; Short Form
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill relating to commerce.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA CPC
HB530
Utilities; Short Form
RELATING TO UTILITIES.
Short form bill relating to utilities.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA CPC
HB531
CIP; 1st Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 1st representative district.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA FIN
HB532 HD1
Hawaii Community College; Ko Education Center; Positions; Fringe Benefits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Appropriates funds for the salaries and fringe benefits of five positions within the Ko education center of the Hawaii community college. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). NAKASHIMA HET, FIN
HB533
Department of Agriculture; Development Zone; Appropriation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Forest Reserves ($)
RELATING TO A DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
Establishes the new ahupua`a zone within a county with second largest resident population to be managed by an entity selected by the Governor and to develop agriculture. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to LGO/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA LGO/WAL, JHA, FIN
HB534
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA WAL, CPC, FIN  SB79
HB535 HD1
DLNR; BLNR; Game Management Plan; Certified Public Hunter Program; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HUNTING.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and periodically update a game management plan. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to establish a certified public hunter program to address the growing problem of feral pig populations on private property and in residential areas. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). NAKASHIMA, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, SAYAMA, TODD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB536
Procurement; Sealed Bidding; Subcontractors; Contractors; Bid Depositories; Bid Shopping; Fines; State Procurement Office; DCCA
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the competitive sealed bidding process for construction projects to require joint contractors and subcontractors to submit their bids to a bid depository established under DCCA. Authorizes joint contractors and subcontractors to submit different bids to different general contractors bidding on the project. Requires all bids submitted by joint contractors and subcontractors to be held in the bid depository and withheld from the general contractors until twenty-four hours before the closing of the invitation for bids. Requires general contractors to use only the bids timely submitted by joint contractors and subcontractors to the bid depository in their construction bid and imposes fines for violations. Requires DCCA to adopt rules specifying how the bid depository shall operate.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, HASHIMOTO, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WOODSON, Kobayashi LGO, CPC, FIN
HB537 HD2
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Tax
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TARNAS, Chun, Ganaden CPN/HHS, WAM  SB1214
HB538 HD1
Residential Real Property; Counties; Zoning Violation; Penalties
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
Establishes penalties for failure to remediate violations, including fines and, under circumstances, foreclosure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/17/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Chun PSM, JDC
HB539
Medicare Supplement Insurance; Medigap Insurance; Guaranteed-Issue Open Enrollment Period; Insurance Commissioner; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE.
Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage at any time throughout the year and prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or make any premium rate distinctions because of health status. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 MATAYOSHI, AMATO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB64
HB540 HD1
Universal Free School Lunches and Breakfasts; DOE; Public Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires the department of education and public charter schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Aiu, Cochran EDU, WAM
HB542 HD2
Procurement; Bid Submissions; Immaterial or Technical Information
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows bidders to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines "immaterial or technical information". Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD GVO, JDC
HB543 HD1
Whole House Water Filter Systems; Income Tax Credits
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). AIU, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LAMOSAO HSG, FIN  SB630
HB544 HD1
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 prior to the debarkation of passengers or baggage. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). AIU, AMATO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD AGR, FIN  SB633
HB545
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that board and commission holdover members shall not hold office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office regardless of any conflicting statutes.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2 AIU, HASHIMOTO LGO, JHA  SB1196
HB546 HD1 SD1
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Regular Meetings; Frequency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold no fewer than one regular meeting in each quarter of a calendar year. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). AIU HHS, WAM
HB547 HD1 SD2
DHS; Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program; Infant and Toddlers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program to retain the existing early child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care center settings. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi, Matayoshi HHS/LBT, WAM
HB548
Erin's Law Task Force; Sexual Violence Prevention Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; DOE
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Garcia, Kobayashi EDN, JHA, FIN  SB308
HB549
School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Programming; Public School Facilities ($)
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WARD, Martinez EDN, FIN  SB355
HB550
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Martinez EDN, JHA, FIN  SB356
HB551 HD1
Prohibition; Sale; Flavored Tobacco Products; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Nakashima CPN/HHS, WAM  SB496
HB552 HD1
Human Trafficking Reparations Fund; Trafficking Victims; Financial Assistance; DHS
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. Revises the purpose of the fund to provide direct financial assistance to victims of trafficking. Requires the department of human services, rather than the department of labor and industrial relations, to administer the fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE HUS, JHA, FIN  SB412
HB553
Reproductive Care; Hawaii Reproductive Care Workforce Special Fund; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE CARE.
Establishes the Hawaii reproductive care workforce special fund to be administered by the department of health to support programs that train health care professionals, increase the State's capacity to provide reproductive care services, increase access to reproductive care services in rural and remote areas, provide financial assistance to certain students at the University of Hawaii, and project reproductive care workforce needs. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HLT, FIN
HB555
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE JHA, FIN  SB627
HB556 HD2
Board of Education; Public School Teacher Representative; Public School Administrator Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board and the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (6) (educational officers) to appoint a nonvoting public school administrator representative to the board. Establishes a recusal process for these representatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WOODSON EDN, JHA, FIN
HB557
Petroleum; Gasoline; Price Gouging; Unfair Trade Practices; Civil Penalties; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO GASOLINE PRICE GOUGING.
Makes the sale of gasoline for an unconscionably excessive price during periods of abnormal disruption of the market an unfair trade practice. Increases penalties for violations of the law regulating unfair trade practices by the petroleum industry. Authorizes the courts to order all or a portion of any civil penalty imposed to be deposited into the energy security special fund.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, WARD, Chun, Tam JHA, FIN
HB558
Specialty Contractor; Incidental and Supplemental Work
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Poepoe LGO, CPC, FIN  SB371
HB559
Coffee Labeling; Advertising; Requirements; Coffee Blends; Ready-to-Drink Coffee Beverages
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and inner packages and inner wrapping labels. Requires disclosure on the label of coffee blends of the respective geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS AGR, CPC  SB746
HB560
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB978
HB561 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM  SB1117
HB562 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. YAMASHITA PSM/EDU/HRE, WAM  SB1096
HB563
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.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA LGO, JHA, FIN  SB1123
HB564 HD1 SD1
DHRD; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Information Technology; Positions; Upgrades; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates moneys to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent information technology specialist positions within the Department of Human Resources Development and upgrade information technology systems within the Department of Human Resources Development, including network upgrades; purchase and install desktop computers, workstations, and laptops; and train personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). YAMASHITA LBT, WAM
HB565 HD1 SD1
Self-Insurance; State Property and Casualty Risks; Special Fund; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE SELF-INSURANCE AGAINST PROPERTY AND CASUALTY RISKS.
Establishes the State Self-Insurance Against Property and Casualty Risks Special Fund to be administered by the Comptroller to make it easier for the State to self-insure or utilize a captive insurer to mitigate against property and casualty risks. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. YAMASHITA GVO, WAM/JDC
HB566
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 2 YAMASHITA HET, FIN  SB819
HB567 HD2 SD1
DHHL; Housing Development; General Excise Tax Exemption; School Impact Fee Exemption; Affordable Housing Credits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Exempts certain projects for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes. Makes permanent the exemption of certain housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fee requirements. Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. Makes permanent the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. HOLT, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WARD HWN/HOU, WAM  SB448
HB568
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim Rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, HRS, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Limits effective time period of the interim rules to not more than eighteen months.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2 HOLT, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WARD LGO, JHA
HB569
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to perform historic preservation reviews of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2 HOLT, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI WAL, JHA
HB570
Office of Native Hawaiian Health; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH.
Creates an office of Native Hawaiian health within the department of health. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WARD HLT, JHA, FIN
HB571 HD1
Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kaho‘olawe island reserve commission. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD WAL, FIN
HB572 HD1
Administrative Rulemaking; Electronic Notice
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING.
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)
(S) 3/16/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. TAKENOUCHI, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, Amato, Kobayashi GVO, JDC
HB573 SD1
Fentanyl Test Strips; Drug Paraphernalia; Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO FENTANYL TEST STRIPS.
Excludes from the definition of "drug paraphernalia", testing products utilized in determining whether a controlled substance contains chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds in quantities that can cause physical harm or death, including but not limited to fentanyl test strips. Defines "fentanyl test strip". (SD1)
(S) 3/30/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HHS, JDC
HB574
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 $20.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, Chun JHA, FIN  SB848
HB575 HD1
Gasoline-powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use district. Applies the existing time-of-use restrictions on leaf blowers to non-gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/28/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKENOUCHI EEP, CPC  SB54
HB576 HD1
Feral Chicken Management; DLNR; DOA; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKEN MANAGEMENT.
Requires the department of land and natural resources, department of agriculture, and counties to collaborate on feral chicken management projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL/PSM, WAM. TAKENOUCHI AEN/WTL/PSM, WAM
HB577 HD1
Rose Ringed Parakeet Interagency Task Force; Report; Invasive Species; Rose Ringed Parakeet; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Creates an interagency task force within the department of agriculture to develop short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to address the proliferation of rose ringed parakeets. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for population control and eradication of rose ringed parakeets. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). TAKENOUCHI AGR, FIN
HB578
CIP; Forty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-eighth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI FIN
HB582 HD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated, including an otherwise timebarred action. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on traumainformed response. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI HHS, JDC  SB238
HB583
Child Care; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Open Doors Program; Child Care Accreditation Program; Department of Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING ACCREDITATION.
Establish within the Department of Human Services' Child Care Assistance Program, a Child Care Accreditation Program to support licensed or registered child care providers to obtain accreditation from a national early learning accrediting organization. Extends the deadline by which unaccredited service providers of the Preschool Open Doors Program must commence the accreditation process and obtain accreditation. Appropriate funds.
(H) 1/31/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATSUMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI HUS, CPC, FIN  SB239
HB584
Judiciary; Offenders; Hawaii's Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 SOUZA, GARCIA JHA, FIN  SB904
HB585
Restorative Justice Programs; Judiciary; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Requires the judiciary or supporting agencies to establish and support a program for restorative justice in each county and inform various criminal justice representatives of the existence of the program. Appropriates funds for the establishment of one program and one position in each county.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TODD JHA, FIN  SB903
HB586 HD2 SD1
Judiciary; Court Appearances; Automated Reminder System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Requires the Judiciary to develop and implement an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message and electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, TARNAS JDC, WAM
HB587 HD1
Wastewater Management; Cesspools; Conversion; Upgrades; Counties
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires each county to submit to the Legislature a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan report that addresses and identifies the county's wastewater management needs, including financial needs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi, Matayoshi EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN
HB588 HD1
Public Utility Commission; Renewable Energy; Reliability Standards; Interconnection Requirements; Interconnection Facilities; Utility Network Upgrades
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish reliability standards and interconnection requirements for certain renewable energy projects; provided that any costs for changes in reliability standards or interconnection requirements shall not be the responsibility of the interconnection customer after the interconnection customer's power purchase agreement has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to distinguish between interconnection facilities and utility network upgrades; ensure that the cost of interconnection facilities is the responsibility of the interconnection customer; and ensure that the cost of utility network upgrades is the sole responsibility of the transmission provider. Establishes a timeline and requirements for interconnection procedures to be established by the Public Utilities Commission for certain utility-scale renewable energy projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN EEP, CPC, FIN  SB839
HB589
Hawaii State Planning Act; Beach Assessment Study; Beach and Shoreline 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 development of a statewide beach assessment study and a beach and shoreline restoration and conservation plan. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 LOWEN WAL, FIN  SB1068
HB590
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 LOWEN WAL, FIN  SB1063
HB591
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 LOWEN WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1067
HB592 HD1
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 federal and state 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on AGR with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). HOLT, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD TOU, AGR, FIN  SB58
HB593 HD1
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. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. HOLT, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS PSM, JDC  SB3
HB594 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). HOLT, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, Kobayashi HLT, JHA  SB23
HB595 HD1
Electronic Manufacturing Recycling; Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act; Electronic Devices; Printers
RELATED TO RECYCLING.
Amends the definition of "electronic device" to clarify the scope of devices covered under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). HOLT, GATES, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Cochran EEP, CPC, FIN  SB793
HB596
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.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN CPC, FIN  SB14
HB597
Substance Abuse Disorders; Mental Health; Administrative Authorization; Petition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes psychiatrists and advanced practice registered nurses to file a petition to initiate the administrative authorization process in cases where the patient objects to treatment and is not in the custody of the director or involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI HLT, JHA
HB598
DHHL; Independent Counsel
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to appoint independent counsel in certain circumstances. Requires the Department to amend its administrative rules accordingly.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GANADEN, AMATO, GATES, MARTEN, TAM JHA, FIN
HB599
School Facilities Authority; Preschool; Classrooms
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consider establishing preschool classrooms in or near hotels, office buildings, and other urban areas with high centers of employment, with consideration given to the locations convenient for parents. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to provide matching funds for preschool construction.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2 GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS EDN, FIN
HB601
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, TODD EDN, FIN  SB716
HB602
Employment; Employees; Labor; Warehouses; Paid Breaks; Wages
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Provides that an employee who earns an hourly wage shall be entitled to one-half hour of a paid break for every eight hours of labor performed within a warehouse.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 GANADEN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAM, TODD LGO, FIN
HB603 HD1
DOE; Youth Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to hire school-based youth mental health specialists for department of education schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS EDN, HLT, FIN  SB1044
HB604
Hotel Workers; DBEDT; Employee-Owned Cooperative; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOTEL WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a program to provide grants to match funds for hotel employees to buy hotels and establish employee-owned hotel cooperatives. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, Belatti, Martinez, Tam ECD, LGO, FIN
HB605 HD1
Dam and Reservoir Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS AEN/WTL, WAM
HB606 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan by 7/1/2025 to expand the meat processing 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD AEN, WAM
HB607 HD2 SD2
Producers; Agricultural Goods; Interisland Shipping; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship produce and agricultural goods between counties. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM
HB608 HD2
Organic Foods Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an organic foods production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2033. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. GATES, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD AEN, WAM
HB609 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for costs for its meat inspection program, including the establishment of 1 full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions to perform meat inspection services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON AEN, WAM
HB610 HD2 SD1
Farm Workforce Retention Tax Credit; Farm Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes the farm workforce retention tax credit for farm employers or owners of farm employers who employ eligible farm employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, BELATTI, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM
HB611 HD2
Native Hawaiian Customary and Traditional Subsistence Farming; Hawaii Right to Farm Act; Agricultural Districts; Hawaii State Planning Act; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that "customary and traditional subsistence farming", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner in certain situations, is included as a protected activity under the Hawaii right to farm act. Clarifies that the cultivation of crops and activities related to game, fish, and livestock in the agricultural district may be for economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaii State Planning Act's agricultural objectives is to perpetuate the practice of customary and traditional subsistence farming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO AGR, JHA, FIN
HB612 HD2 SD2
Agriculture; Farmers; Ranchers; Fishers; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit to alleviate the high costs of production for farmers, ranchers, and fishers and incentivize growth in the agricultural sector in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM
HB613
Conveyance Tax; Real Property; Tax Exemptions; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the real property tax exemption special fund and requires that a portion of conveyance tax revenues be deposited into the special fund. Allows the county to use special fund moneys to offset any lost revenue incurred due to property tax exemptions provided to qualified senior citizen property owners. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 KONG HSG, FIN
HB614
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKAMURA, AIU, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TODD HSG, FIN  SB340
HB616
State Budget; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKAMURA, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HSG, FIN  SB489
HB617 HD1 SD2
Oral Health; Task Force; Department of Health; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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 the State's oral health infrastructure. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050 and 7/1/2051. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM  SB679
HB618
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 58041.5, HRS.
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. TARNAS, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Belatti HHS, JDC  SB984
HB619 HD2
Qualified Farms; Donations; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for qualified farms that donate eligible food products or prepared food to food banks or food pantries located in the State. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WOODSON AEN, WAM
HB620
Public Schools; Free Breakfast and Lunch; Universal School Meals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. POEPOE, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN
HB621
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 practices of Native Hawaiians from the existing process for the disposition of water rights.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2 POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD WAL, JHA  SB735
HB622 HD2 SD2
Prevent Suicide Hawaii Working Group; Native Hawaiians; Pacific Islanders; Farmers; Youth; LGBTQIA+; Veterans; Report
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Establishes a Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires the working group to focus on preventing suicides in the State, particularly among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, farmers, youth, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and other populations identified by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a high-risk population for suicide; implement recommendations in the Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i Task Force's interim report; and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). POEPOE HHS, JDC/WAM
HB623
General Excise Tax; Food and Medical Services, Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts foods and medical services products from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/30/2023- Re-referred to ECD/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD ECD/HLT, FIN
HB624
Taxation; Income Tax Rates.
RELATING TO INCOME TAX REDUCTION.
Decreases the tax burden on lower income workers by reducing the income tax rate to zero for all but top brackets of income earned.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD ECD, FIN
HB625
General Excise Tax; Holiday
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Establishes an annual general excise tax holiday for consumers and businesses for items with a retail price under $2,000; provided that businesses pass savings on to consumers.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD ECD, FIN
HB626
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those in office who have already met the limit.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, Souza JHA, FIN
HB627
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT REFORM.
Introduces suggestions to improve the standards of conduct concerning elected officials, as recommended by the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct in their final report.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK JHA, FIN
HB628
Election Integrity; Secure and Accurate Elections
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Amends various provisions to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, and increases the number of voter service centers.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK JHA, FIN
HB629
Right to Try
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Codifies a terminally ill patient's right to try experimental treatment options.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD HLT, CPC, JHA
HB630
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Elected Local School Boards (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would: (1) establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected from at least 7 school districts as provided by law; and (2) create an educational standards and accountability commission.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD EDN, JHA, FIN
HB631
Occupational licensing review task force. ($)
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM TASK FORCE.
A bill establishing a task force to examine the state policy for the regulation and licensing of occupations. Preliminary report to the 2024 legislature, final report and proposed legislation to the 2025 legislature.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD CPC
HB632
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Leases; Modernization
RELATING TO LEASES.
Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB633
Creating a Local Housing Market
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD HSG, FIN
HB634
Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax savings account for down-payment.
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Updating the Individual Housing Account (IHA) statutes to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD, Souza HSG, ECD, FIN
HB635
Petty Misdemeanor; Increased punishment.
RELATING TO THEFT OF PROPERTY.
Lowers the threshold for theft of property for the offenses of second and third degree theft of property.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA
HB636
Self-Protection; Use of Force; Deadly Force
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA
HB637
Required mental health evaluation for arrested houseless persons.
RELATING TO MANDATORY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AFTER ARREST.
Mandatory mental health screening for arrested persons who are houseless. Supportive services provided by social worker or psychiatrist, doing the evaluation.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT/CMV, JHA, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD HLT/CMV, JHA
HB638 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). NAKASHIMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, Martinez, Poepoe CPC, FIN  SB152
HB639 HD1
Insurance; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Programs; 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. Repeals the sunset of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. (HD1)
(H) 3/7/2023- Recommitted to CPC with none voting no and Representative(s) Quinlan excused. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TARNAS CPC  SB1225
HB640 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Shared Car Owners; Shared Car Drivers; Required Coverage; Liability; Sunset
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Provides that the counties may adopt ordinances to regulate peer-to-peer car-sharing vehicles for companies whose insurance coverage falls below an unspecified amount. Sunsets 7/1/2025. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TARNAS TCA, CPN  SB1224
HB641
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB946
HB642 HD2
Check Cashers; Elder; Vulnerable Adult; Financial Exploitation; Exemptions
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires check cashers to report suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to check cashing. Authorizes a check casher to refuse to cash a check in situations of suspected financial exploitation. Provides immunity for check cashers acting in good faith. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 4/5/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. NAKASHIMA, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TARNAS CPN  SB931
HB643 HD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Goods
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 goods to a consumer in the State constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TARNAS CPC, JHA  SB158
HB644 HD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening Fee; Tenant Report; Credit Report; OCP; Informational Materials
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee for certain applicants at the time a rental application is processed for residential property. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to provide a receipt for payment of the application screening fee and a breakdown of the application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant. Requires, on 5/1/2024, the office of consumer protection to produce and make available informational materials and publicize requirements regarding application fees and related rights and obligations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, Sayama HSG, CPC  SB930
HB645
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TARNAS ECD, CPC, FIN  SB1105
HB646
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO CPC, FIN  SB157
HB647 HD1 SD1
Alcohol; Beer; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Establishes a definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume sprits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon. Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA CPN, JDC/WAM  SB159
HB648 HD1
HPHA; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Temporarily expands the state rent supplement program to specifically target qualified individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires HPHA to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). HASHIMOTO, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HSG, FIN  SB898
HB649
Kupuna Caucus; Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program; Program Specialists; Positions; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for three program specialist positions within the Executive Office on Aging for Hawaii's State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 HASHIMOTO, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HLT, FIN  SB900
HB651
Kupuna Caucus; Department of Health; Inspections; Public Notice; Website; Initial Inspection Visits; Databases; Executive Office on Aging; Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman; County Offices on Aging
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.
(H) 2/1/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Nakashima HLT, CPC, FIN  SB901
HB652 HD2 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; Workforce Development and Support Center; Workforce Pilot Project; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a Workforce Development and Support Center. Requires the Center to develop a Workforce Pilot Project. Requires the Workforce Pilot Project to terminate on 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. HASHIMOTO, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM  SB902
HB653 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). COCHRAN, CHUN, GARCIA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON, Amato, Ganaden, Kobayashi TRN, FIN  SB1143
HB654 HD2
State Buildings; Hawaii State Energy Office; ENERGY STAR; Building Benchmarking Program; Benchmarking Data; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDINGS.
Requires state agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the Hawaii state energy office. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. COCHRAN, AMATO, CHUN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO EET/PSM, WAM  SB1149
HB655
Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii housing finance and development corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that the percentage of units of the housing project that are designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted housing project application, shall be affordable housing in perpetuity.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS HSG, CPC, FIN  SB1145
HB656
Pesticides; Fertilizers; State Property; County Property; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM AGR, CPC  SB1150
HB657 HD1
Hemp; Infrastructure Needs; Consultant; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the department of agriculture to hire a consultant to work with hemp farmers to identify the infrastructure needs of hemp farmers and the hemp industry in Hawaii. Requires report to the legislature, governor, and chairperson of the board of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM AGR, FIN  SB1132
HB658
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.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON EDN, FIN  SB603
HB659 HD2
Diagnostic Testing; CLIA-Waived Tests; Pharmacists; Education Requirements
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes permitting and education requirements for pharmacists performing certain diagnostic tests or tests waived pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). Expands the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include the ordering and collection of specimens for certain diagnostic-related or CLIA-waived tests. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/15/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). BELATTI, AMATO, GATES, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAM, TARNAS HLT, HET, CPC  SB602
HB661 HD1
Health Care Professionals; Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Behavioral Health Care; University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the loan repayment program for health care professionals; provided that the funds are matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by funds from a private or another public source. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON HLT, FIN  SB164
HB662 HD1
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT/ECD, FIN  SB1035
HB663 HD1
Insurance; Breast Cancer Detection; Covered Service; Digital Mammography; Digital 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 digital breast tomosynthesis. Defines "digital breast tomosynthesis". Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON HLT, CPC, FIN  SB600
HB664 HD1
Respiratory Therapists; Physician Assistants; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Qualified Direction; Orders
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes physician assistants to sign orders for respiratory therapy and plans of care. Expands the class of health care providers under whom respiratory therapists may practice respiratory care to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB599
HB665
Uniform Parentage Act; Task Force; Extension
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT.
Extends and modifies the task force established to recommend amendments to update existing parentage laws that reflect outdated, cisheteronormative concepts of families, parenthood, and parental rights to December 31, 2024.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2 BELATTI, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Kobayashi HLT, JHA  SB944
HB666 HD1
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; Adoption; Professional and Vocational Licensing Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT.
Adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state medical boards and provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). BELATTI, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON HLT, CPC, FIN  SB674
HB667
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to LGO, HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2 BELATTI, AMATO, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Kobayashi LGO, HLT, CPC  SB670
HB668 HD1 SD1
Infrastructure Dedication; Affordable Housing; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Conditions the authority of a county whose population is greater than five hundred thousand to exercise state housing powers upon a county's continued compliance with provisions regarding acceptance of the dedication of infrastructure and public highways in affordable housing developments. Amends various provisions relating to the dedication of infrastructure to a county. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). HASHIMOTO, AIU, ICHIYAMA HOU/PSM, JDC
HB669
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.
(H) 1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 HASHIMOTO HSG, WAL, FIN  SB1094
HB670 HD2 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 within which the Land Use Commission must act for certain actions related to amendments to district boundaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. HASHIMOTO, AIU WTL, JDC/WAM  SB937
HB671 HD1
Ohana Zones Pilot Program; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program, including expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, and administrative costs. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the construction or rehabilitation of facilities that will result in new units for the ohana zones pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). HASHIMOTO, AIU, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, TODD HSG/HLT, FIN  SB1442
HB672
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHIMOTO, AIU HSG, WAL, FIN  SB938
HB673
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one hundred acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least fifty 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 forty per cent of the area median income.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO, CHUN, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI HSG/WAL, JHA  SB469
HB676 HD1 SD2 CD2
Counties; District Boundary Amendments; County Ordinances; Affordable Housing; Report
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 but not over one hundred acres, except lands that are designated as important agricultural land or lands where the soil is classified by the Land Study Bureau's detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity class A or B if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements. Requires each county land use decision-making authority whose county adopted an ordinance to submit a report to the Legislature. (CD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HASHIMOTO, AIU HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN  SB769
HB678 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Development; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing program in Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study assessing the efficacy of housing credit programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HASHIMOTO, AIU HOU, WAM
HB679 HD1 SD2
Wildfires; Emergency Appropriations; HHFDC; Auditor; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit on the contracts funded by the appropriation. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Repeals general obligation bond issuance and appropriation for the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Changes the 2024-2025 general fund appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to general obligation bond funds. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). HASHIMOTO, AIU, KITAGAWA, ONISHI, TODD HOU, WAM
HB680 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Dwelling Units; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the repair, renovation, improvements, and maintenance of dwelling units at federal and state low-income public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to submit reports regarding completed and pending projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). HASHIMOTO, AIU, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, ONISHI, TAKENOUCHI, TODD HSG, FIN
HB681 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and none excused (0). HASHIMOTO, AIU HSG, CPC, FIN  SB1207
HB682
Carpooling; ridesharing; commuters; income tax credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR RIDESHARING.
Provides a carpooling income tax credit for qualified commuters.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, HUSSEY-BURDICK TRN, FIN
HB683
DUII; child support.
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Establishes a penalty of child support costs for motorists who operate a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and in the process kill the parent of a minor child.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, AMATO, MARTEN TRN, JHA, FIN
HB684
Emergency Management
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to clarify State and local authority, ensure effective and adaptable emergency response, and further the goals of transparency and democratic accountability. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to provide for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Clarifies that Hawaii's emergency management system includes coordination between State and county emergency management functions, where appropriate. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Adds the definition of the term "severe weather warning" as used in section 127A-30, HRS.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, GATES, QUINLAN WAL, JHA, FIN
HB685
Abortion; Fetal Heartbeat; Women's Rights Bill; Prohibitions, Exceptions
RELATING TO ABORTION.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that contains a fetal heartbeat. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3 PIERICK HLT/JHA
HB686
Illegal Fireworks; Inspections; Fees; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Authorizes Department of Public Safety to inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives. Establishes a shipping container inspection program using X-ray scanning portals and associated special fund. Authorizes Department of Transportation to impose shipping container import fees. Increases fine and punishment for fireworks violations.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN TRN, CPC, FIN
HB687
General Excise Tax; Food Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD.
Exempts food products from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO ECD, FIN
HB688
General Excise Tax; Medical Services Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO ECD, FIN
HB689
General Excise Tax
RELATING TO REDUCING THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Reduce to the cost living to Hawaii taxpayers through a one per cent reduction in the general excise tax. The general excise tax savings would only be applicable to the value of the entire retail product or service sold.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO ECD, FIN
HB690 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; ADC; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii agricultural investment program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Appropriates funds for program and positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM
HB691 HD1
SPRB; Kohala Mountain Fish Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, for the establishment of The Village project. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 3/17/2023- Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3). GATES, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS ECD/AGR, FIN  SB1457
HB693
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications System; Audio-Only Communication Technology; Mental Health Disorders
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Clarifies reimbursement for services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system. Defines "interactive telecommunications system". Clarifies that, for services furnished for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder to a patient in the patient's home, interactive telecommunications may include audio-only communication in certain circumstances.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1038
HB694 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; HDOA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to support the Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, in partnership with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GATES, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD AEN/HRE, WAM
HB696
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.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1244
HB697
Federal Lands; Makua Valley; Transition; Task Force; DLNR
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
Establishes within the department of land and natural resources a Makua valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Requires a report to the legislature.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, Martinez CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN
HB698
DOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Exempts easements granted over public lands affecting the transfer of public lands between DLNR and DOA from formal county subdivision process and approval requirements. Requires the DOA to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the DOA, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the DLNR regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Requires the lessee to develop a conservation program and plan if conservation resources exist on the land. Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the DOA to request information from the DLNR related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. 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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, TODD, Cochran WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN
HB699
Environmental Impact Statements; 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 the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 GATES, LAMOSAO AGR/WAL, JHA  SB71
HB700 HD1
State Fuel Tax; Temporary Suspension
RELATING TO THE FUEL TAX.
Suspends the state fuel tax for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and none excused (0). GATES, COCHRAN, KILA, LAMOSAO ECD, FIN
HB701 HD1
Pohoiki Bay; Boat Ramp; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POHOIKI BOAT RAMP.
Appropriates funds to dredge the boat ramp at Pohoiki bay, Puna. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). ILAGAN, SAIKI WAL, FIN
HB702 HD1
DLNR; Makena State Park; Carrying Capacity; Study; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Makena State Park in the County of Maui. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). AMATO WAL, FIN  SB1136
HB703
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 AMATO HLT, JHA  SB1252
HB705
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Legislative Allowance; Expenditure Report
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ALLOWANCE.
Requires each house of the legislature to post a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective house on the legislature's website.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB706
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Financial Disclosure; Legislators; Lobbyists
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Requires all members of the legislature to disclose certain relationships with lobbyists or lobbying organizations in their financial disclosures.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB707 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims; State; Counties; Penalties; Public Financing; Conviction
RELATING TO FALSE CLAIMS.
Makes it a class C felony to make false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims against the government. Disqualifies a person convicted of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim from holding elected office for five years. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI JDC
HB708
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Lobbyists; Disclosure; Statement of Expenditures; Reporting; Hawaii State Ethics Commission
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Amends the information in the statement of expenditures reports that lobbyists and other individuals are required to file with the Hawaii state ethics commission to include the identity, by bill number, resolution number, or other similar identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB709
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State Ethics Commission; Mandatory Lobbyist Training; Administrative Fine
RELATING TO MANDATORY LOBBYIST TRAINING.
Requires a lobbyist training course to be designed and administered by the state ethics commission. Makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists who are required to register and renew their registration with the state ethics commission. Imposes administrative fines for violations. Effective 7/1/2024.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB711 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Fraud; Disqualification; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person charged with fraud from holding elected office for ten years. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI JDC  SB1421
HB713
Department of Hawaiian Homelands; Short Form
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Short form bill relating to the department of Hawaiian homelands.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HSG
HB714 HD1 SD1
Mooring Lines; Department of Transportation; Stevedoring Companies
RELATING TO MOORING LINES.
Requires that the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by a stevedoring company. Defines "stevedoring company". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/14/2023- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 800). SAIKI TCA, WAM  SB824
HB715
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Lobbyists; Gifts; Legislators; State Employees; Administrative Fine
RELATING TO GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
Prohibits lobbyists from making prohibited gifts to legislators and state employees. Imposes administrative fines for violations.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB716
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Elections; Voter Information Guide; Candidate Statements; Explanations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the office of elections to prepare a voter information guide that includes candidate statements and statements on ballot questions. Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general, legislative reference bureau, and counties for the preparation of the ballot analyses. Appropriates funds to the office of elections for the preparation and distribution of the voter information guides.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA, FIN
HB718
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Spending Commission; Preliminary Determination; Method of Service
RELATING TO PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE.
Requires the campaign spending commission to serve preliminary determinations of probable cause via first-class mail, instead of certified mail. Establishes a presumption of receipt when the preliminary determination is mailed to the address contained in a candidate or committee organizational report.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB719 HD1 SD2
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Public Records; Costs; Disclosure; Public Interest; Waiver; Office of Information Practices; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Imposes a cap on charges for the reproduction of certain government records. Waives the cost of duplication of government records provided to requestors in an electronic format. Allows agencies to withhold certain deliberative documents before a decision is made. Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating records. Provides for a waiver of fees when the public interest is served by a record's disclosure. Appropriates funds for positions in the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI GVO, WAM/JDC
HB720
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Elections; Partial Public Financing; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Increases; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public financing available for all offices. 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 OHA from $1,500 to ten per cent of the expenditure limit established by statute for each election. Increases the amounts of qualifying contributions for OHA from more than $1,500 in the aggregate to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the minimum amounts of qualifying contributions for the office of prosecuting attorney for the city and county of Honolulu, and counties of Hawaii and Kauai, and for the office of county council for the county of Maui. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions in the campaign spending commission. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA, FIN
HB721
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Candidate Committee Expenditures; Two Tickets
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Eliminates the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB722
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Fundraising; Fundraiser
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE AND NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEE FUNDRAISERS.
Amends the definition of "fundraiser" under the election law relating to the notice of intent for fundraisers and fundraising events.
(H) 2/22/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB723 HD1 SD1
Legislatively Appointed Bodies; Task Forces; Working Groups; Commissions; 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, commissions, special committees, and select committees. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI GVO, JDC  SB1427
HB724 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Campaign Contributions; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
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. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI JDC
HB725
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.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB1423
HB726
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.
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to JDC. SAIKI JDC  SB1420
HB727 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Disallows a ballot issue committee to donate surplus funds to a community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, or literary organization. Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Allows a candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to make contributions to another candidate in an amount of not more than $2,000 per election period. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB1425
HB728
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Counties; Ethics Boards; Grant-in-aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COUNTY ETHICS.
Provides grants in aid to several counties' boards of ethics.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA, FIN
HB729
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Candidate Committees; Noncandidate Committees; Organizational Reports
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE AND NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS.
Requires the campaign spending commission to publish on its website the names of candidate committees and noncandidate committees who fail to properly file an organizational report.
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB730
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Spending; Cash Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Limits the amount of cash contributions a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee can accept in the aggregate in an election period to $100. Requires receipts for each contribution.
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB731
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Spending Commission; Orders; Judgments; Enforcement of Judgments; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION ORDERS.
Provides that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within twenty days of receipt of the commission's preliminary determination. Provides that a final order of the commission may be filed in the circuit court of the first circuit for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued in the circuit courts.
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB732 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Spending Commission Package; Complaints; Campaign Spending Violations; Rebuttable Presumption
RELATING TO COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN SPENDING LAWS.
Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to treat a respondent's failure to explain or otherwise respond to a complaint alleging a violation of campaign spending laws as a rebuttable presumption that a violation has occurred. Provides that the respondent shall have thirty days from the mailing of the complaint to respond before the presumption arises. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). SAIKI JDC
HB733
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Spending Commission; Administrative Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of the fine for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures and that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000, in an election period. Allows the campaign spending commission to order that the payment of a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee.
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB734
Cannabis; Marijuana; Statutes; Criminal Laws; Offenses
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to replace the word "marijuana" and related terms with the term "cannabis" or related terms, as appropriate.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD HLT, JHA  SB807
HB735
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO ECD, CPC, FIN  SB13
HB736
Gender Equity; Wage Gap; Study; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Souza JHA, FIN  SB873
HB737
Hawaii Paroling Authority; Prisoners; Parole; Compliance Credits
RELATING TO RECIDIVISM REDUCTION.
Authorizes the Hawaii paroling authority to award credits to parolees for compliance with the terms and conditions of parole supervision that accordingly reduce the overall term of parole supervision.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Martinez CMV, JHA
HB738
Submerged Reefs; Protection; Footwear; Prohibition
RELATING TO REEF PROTECTION.
Prohibits commercial operators of surfing tourism, instruction, and lesson companies from providing, or allowing the wearing of, footwear during lessons taking place on or above certain submerged reefs.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM WAL, CPC
HB739 HD2
DOT; Rules; Motor Vehicles; Evidence of Registration; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the department of transportation to amend its administrative rules to allow motor vehicle owners whose motor vehicle registration and safety check are both expired to register their motor vehicle without first obtaining a certificate of inspection or obtain a certificate of inspection without first registering their motor vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. HUSSEY-BURDICK, AIU, GANADEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD, Amato TCA, JDC  SB808
HB740 HD1
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 $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, Belatti HUS, FIN  SB940
HB741 HD1
Civic Education; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). PERRUSO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Alcos, Belatti, Cochran EDN, FIN  SB750
HB742
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age; State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII 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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, SAYAMA, TAM JHA, FIN
HB743 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). PERRUSO, CHUN, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TODD, WOODSON EDN, FIN  SB378
HB744 HD1
Booster Clubs; Audit; Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO BOOSTER CLUBS.
Requires school booster clubs who raise more than $50,000 to be audited by the department of attorney general's tax and charities division on a regular basis. Requires the audited school booster club to reimburse the costs of the audit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Aiu, Kahaloa, Lamosao, Quinlan voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gates, Hashimoto, Holt, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). PERRUSO, GANADEN, KAPELA, TAM, Amato EDN, FIN
HB745
Equal Pay; Salary or Wage History; Employment
RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
Conforms statutory prohibitions against wage discrimination with other prohibitions on employment discrimination. Clarifies allowable justifications for compensation differentials and remedies for pay disparity. Requires employers to disclose wage ranges to employees and prospective employees. Exempts wage disclosure and discussion from the prohibitions on employer retaliation or discrimination if knowledge of the wages stems from human resources, payroll, or legal professional responsibilities in the workplace.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TODD LGO, JHA, FIN
HB746
Aquaculture Program; Transfer; Plant Industry Division; Animal Industry Division; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the department of agriculture plant industry division relating to the State's aquaculture program to the animal industry division.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, Gates, Tam AGR, FIN
HB747
CIP; Forty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-sixth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO FIN
HB748 HD2
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Beginning 12/31/2026, 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 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Aiu EEP, CPC, FIN  SB504
HB749
Environmental Assessments; Historic Sites; Waikiki
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Removes historic sites and the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA WAL, JHA
HB750
Dam and Reservoirs; Revolving Fund; Grant Program; Loan Program; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DAM AND APPURTENANCE SAFETY.
Establishes the dam and appurtenance loan and grant programs for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement grants. Establishes the dam and appurtenance improvement tax credit for expenditures for dam and appurtenance improvements that bring dams and appurtenances up to code. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB1064
HB751
Juror; Qualifications; Felon; Conviction; Fully Discharged; Pardoned
RELATING TO JURORS.
Clarifies that a prospective juror is disqualified to serve as a juror if they have been convicted of a felony and have not been finally discharged, in addition to not being pardoned.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS JHA  SB911
HB752 HD1
Domestic Abuse Protective Orders; Nonresidents; Harassment; Temporary Restraining Orders
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Expands the jurisdiction for a petition for a domestic abuse protective order to be in the family court in which the nonresident is located; the respondent resides; the subject of a petition that is a minor, incapacitated person, or person who is physically unable to go to the appropriate place; or the domestic abuse occurred. Expands the jurisdiction for petitions for temporary restraining orders due to harassment to be in the district court in which the nonresident is located; the respondent resides; or the harassment occurred. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to JDC. ICHIYAMA JDC  SB1267
HB753 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; DCCA; DOTAX
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a two-year nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HSG, CPC, FIN  SB709
HB754 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB1031
HB755 HD1
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 contemplate the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WTL/TCA, JDC. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL/TCA, JDC  SB468
HB756 HD2
Sea Level Rise; Land Exchange; DLNR; Public Lands; Transfer of Development Rights; Sea Level Rise Relocation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of residential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high-risk areas. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. ICHIYAMA WTL/AEN, WAM  SB1032
HB757
Water Security Working Group; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Study; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL/EEP, ECD, FIN  SB1066
HB758 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 3/2/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, TARNAS WAL, JHA  SB1036
HB759
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 where appropriate or necessary to ensure certain commercial fisheries throughout the State remain healthy and sustainable while balancing the important economic role of commercial fisheries in the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE, TARNAS WAL, CPC  SB1264
HB760 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE, TARNAS AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM  SB1033
HB761 HD1
DLNR; Coral Reef; Restoration; Habitat Enhancement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds for coral reef restoration and habitat enhancement efforts of the department of land and natural resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN
HB762
Water Use Permits; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Establish Positions; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA WAL, JHA, FIN  SB90
HB763
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB78
HB764
Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites, or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE JHA/WAL, FIN  SB734
HB765
Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to support the Department of Land and Natural Resources in restoring and restocking fishponds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB730
HB766
State Historic Preservation Division; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB75
HB767 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Law Enforcement; Accreditation; Appropriation ($)
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)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE EEP, FIN  SB70
HB768
Reuse Zones; Recycled Water; R-1 Water; Distance; Commission on Water Resource Management; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
Requires nonpotable water users and developers within a certain distance of wastewater treatment plants to use R-1 water. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB93
HB769
Special Activity Permit; Aquatic Research
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB94
HB770
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA WAL, FIN  SB69
HB771
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Increases shoreline setback requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL/EEP, JHA  SB932
HB772
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA WAL, FIN  SB1065
HB773
Director of Transportation; Civil Identification Cards; Biometric Identifiers
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Authorizes the acceptance, and allows applicants for civil identification cards to consent or dissent to the use, of biometric identifiers as documentary evidence of the applicant's identity for purposes of receiving a duplicate civil identification card. Requires the Director of Transportation to establish rules to regulate the use of biometric identifiers as a form of documentary evidence of an individual's identity.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JHA
HB774
Children; Contractors; Ethics; Rules; Penalties
RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
Establishes rules of ethics applicable to persons who are contracted, subcontracted, assigned, delegated, ordered, appointed, or in any other act allowed by a state agency to work with children. Establishes additional procedures with respect to fees, candor and fairness before a tribunal, standards of proof, and a complaint filing process. Specifies that the contracts of any person who violates the rules of ethics are voidable on behalf of the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO LGO, HUS, JHA
HB775 HD1
Social Workers; Public Safety; Pilot Program; Law Enforcement Officers; Reports; Appropriation ($)
ESTABLISHING THE SOCIAL WORKERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a 5-year social workers for public safety pilot program in the department of public safety, or its successor agency. Authorizes social workers or human service professionals to accompany law enforcement officers in responding to incidents where a person may be unsheltered, substance addicted, or mentally impaired. Requires interim reports and a final report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including positions. Sunsets 7/1/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). MIZUNO HUS, FIN
HB776
Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for associate family therapists, associate mental health counselors, associate psychologists, and supervised social work interns, in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing other requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO HLT, CPC, FIN
HB778
DOH; Developmentally and Intellectually Disabled Persons; Task Force
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force within the Department of Health to study issues relating to the accessibility and utilization of essential services by developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals in the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO HLT, FIN
HB779
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Belatti, Souza JHA
HB780
Kauhale Pilot Program; Homelessness; Lieutenant Governor; Working Group; Study
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene a working group to examine the feasibility of establishing and implementing a kauhale pilot program based on specified criteria to provide shelter and other services to homeless individuals in the State and to submit a report of the working group's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6 MIZUNO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi HSG/HLT, FIN
HB782 HD1
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Department of Human Services; Applications
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Authorizes health care providers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations to distribute supplemental nutrition assistance program applications to anyone interested in applying for program benefits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE HUS, FIN
HB783
2023 Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Attorney General; Fireworks
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the 2023 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; 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.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 MIZUNO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS JHA, FIN
HB784
Food Safety; Task Force; Food Safety Modernization Act
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force to review and recommend specific actions to ensure that Hawaii's food imports are sourced, transported, stored, and distributed in compliance with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, and develop specific recommendations to ensure that all foods and brands imported into Hawaii do not mislead or confuse the public.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAM, Garcia AGR, FIN
HB785 HD1
DHS; Grant Writing; Capture Manager
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Authorizes the department of human services to appoint an existing employee to apply for and manage grants, request grant writing assistance from other state agencies, or contract or employ a dedicated capture manager for this purpose. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MIZUNO HUS, FIN
HB786 HD1
Med-QUEST; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the med-QUEST division of the department of human services (HMS401) for non-covered or undercovered behavioral health services for med-QUEST beneficiaries. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). MIZUNO HUS, FIN
HB787
Commission on Fiscal Responsibility; Taxation; Tax Policy
RELATING TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Establishes the Commission on Fiscal Responsibility within the Department of Taxation to review and make recommendations on expenditures, revenue enhancements, and tax policy. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO ECD, FIN
HB788
DHS; Mobile Clinics; Homelessness; Ohana Zones; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate 2 mobile clinics to serve homeless persons residing in ohana zones.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on HLT/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO HLT/HSG, FIN
HB789
Child Abuse and Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Members of the Clergy; Rules of Evidence; Privileged Communications
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
Amends the child abuse and neglect reporting requirement to specify that a member of the clergy shall not be required to report information gained solely during a penitential communication, unless exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect. Specifies that the general rule of privilege applicable to confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to known or suspected child abuse or neglect when exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO HUS, JHA
HB790
Digital Currency Companies; Licensure; Division of Financial Institutions ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
Establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of digital currency companies. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI CPC, FIN
HB791
Housing Assistance Program; Coordinator; Commission; Subsidies; Grants; Department of Human Services; Accessory Dwelling Units; Property Owners; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the housing assistance program, to be carried out by the housing assistance program coordinator, within the department of human services to provide state grants and rental subsidies to private property owners who set aside, construct, or improve accessory dwelling units on their properties and rent the units to families or individuals who are homeless. Establishes the temporary housing assistance program commission and positions to support the housing assistance program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM HSG/HLT, FIN
HB792 HD1
Minors; Circuit Courts; Criminal Proceedings; Sentencing
RELATING TO MINORS.
Grants a circuit court, when sentencing a minor for a criminal offense or adult convicted of a felony criminal offense that was committed before reaching the age of majority, the discretion to impose a sentence that includes a period of incarceration that is as much as fifty per cent shorter than any mandatory minimum and, in certain cases, decline to impose a mandatory enhanced sentence. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to JDC. MIZUNO JDC
HB793
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning January 1, 2025, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Kobayashi, Souza HLT, EDN, FIN
HB795
Hawaii Penal Code; Justification; Self-Protection; Use of Force; Deadly Force
RELATING TO THE USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Repeals the duty to retreat or take over evasive action with respect to the use of deadly force as a justifiable means of self-protection.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, COCHRAN JHA
HB796
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.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB1424
HB797 HD1
Certified Public Accountants; Board of Public Accountancy; Practice Privilege; Substantial Equivalency
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 6/30/2025. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN. SAIKI CPN  SB727
HB798 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI ECD, FIN  SB950
HB799
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 a sufficient duration after the person's final discharge.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB1220
HB800 HD1
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 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 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). SAIKI LGO, HUS, FIN  SB20
HB801
EUTF; Board of Trustees; Holdover Trustee
RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Limits a holdover trustee's time in office to one hundred twenty calendar days after the trustee's term ends.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, FIN
HB802
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB487
HB803
Condominium; Fire Safety Equipment; Fire Safety Installation; Replacement Reserves
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVE REQUIREMENTS.
Requires condominiums to include the estimated cost of fire safety equipment or installations as part of their estimated replacement reserves.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, FIN  SB855
HB804
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.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA  SB11
HB805
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HLT, JHA, FIN  SB38
HB806
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, JHA, FIN  SB39
HB807
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 summons or reports to a law enforcement officer, without reason to suspect a crime, offense, or imminent danger has occurred or is occurring, because of that person's belief or perception involving a member of a protected class shall be civilly liable.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, JHA, FIN  SB40
HB808
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JHA  SB28
HB809 HD1
Illegal Fireworks; DPS; DOT; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the shipping container inspection program set to begin no later than December 1, 2023. Requires reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). SAIKI JHA, CPC, FIN  SB37
HB810
Criminal Procedure; Prosecution; Felonies; Complaint; Information; Preliminary Hearing; Grand Jury
RELATING TO THE INITIATION OF FELONY PROSECUTIONS.
Specifies that a person may be tried and sentenced for certain alleged felony offenses through the complaint and preliminary hearing process, indictment by grand jury, or by written information. Specifies that multiple attempts to initiate a felony prosecution for the same offense, either through the same initial charging method or an alternative method, or in different forums, shall not be permitted, except in certain circumstances.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB36
HB811
Civil Legal Services; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB35
HB812 HD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Climate Smart Commodities Program; Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory; Center for Pacific Innovations, Knowledge, and Opportunities; Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research; Coral Reefs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for various university programs and projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). SAIKI, PERRUSO HET, FIN
HB813
Penal Code; Public Sidewalks; Petty Misdemeanor
RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.
Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of sitting or lying on a public sidewalk. Contains exceptions, including for expressive activities that are protected by the First Amendment, and for medical emergencies.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 NISHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA
HB814 HD1
Counties; Zoning; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions; Medical Institutions; Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the counties to adopt ordinances by 7/1/2024 to allow religious institutions, educational institutions, and medical institutions to build housing units on land that the institutions own for purchase in fee simple or use by the institutions, their employees, or their contractors, regardless of current zoning restrictions. Requires institutions to own housing units for thirty years before offering the housing units for sale. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM. AIU, HASHIMOTO, KILA PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM
HB815
Counties; Affordable Housing; Inclusionary Zoning; Prohibition; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Prohibits the counties from imposing inclusionary zoning requirements. Requires the counties to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU, HASHIMOTO, KILA, Chun WAL, HSG, FIN
HB816 HD1
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 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). AIU, CHUN, KILA LGO, FIN  SB1441
HB817
Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rent Payment Information; Landlords; Tenants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the rent reporting for credit pilot program within the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, whereby which participant tenants may elect to have their rent payment information reported by participant landlords to consumer reporting agencies to generate and build credit. Requires a report to governor and legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, KILA, TAKENOUCHI HSG, CPC, FIN  SB363
HB818
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 $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 01/01/2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HLT, CPC, FIN  SB609
HB820 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Transient Vacation Unit
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes a transient accommodations tax rate of twenty-five per cent for furnishing transient vacation units to transient occupants for less than thirty days. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/24/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN, AMATO, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA TOU, FIN
HB821
Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits; Prohibited; Pet Dealers; Retail Pet Stores
RELATING TO THE SALE OF ANIMALS.
Prohibits pet dealers and retail pet stores in the State from selling, offering to sell, leasing, offering to lease, bartering, auctioning, or otherwise transferring ownership of any dog, cat, or rabbit. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN, GATES, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, TODD JHA
HB822 HD1
Director of Transportation; Highway Safety; Inspection; Motorcycles; Moratorium; Fees
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires that motorcycles receive safety inspections once every 2 years instead of once every 12 months. Requires the director of transportation to adopt rules to increase to $25 the inspection fee for motorcycles. Establishes a 2-year moratorium on motorcycle certificates of inspection requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/24/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN TRN, FIN
HB824 HD2 SD1
DCR; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Corrections; Medical Release Program
RELATING TO MEDICAL RELEASE.
Creates a medical release program within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for certain ill or impaired inmates who pose a low risk to public safety. (SD1)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Poepoe PSM, JDC
HB825 HD1
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 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KILA, AMATO, BELATTI, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM ECD, FIN  SB597
HB826
State Traffic Code; Vehicles; Human Habitation; State Operated Public Parking Lots
RELATING TO THE STATE TRAFFIC CODE.
Permits the use of a vehicle for the purposes of human habitation in any public parking lot operated by a state department, subject to certain conditions.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 KILA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Martinez HLT, JHA
HB827
DOE; Emergency Management; Outreach Plan; Disaster Preparedness
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Requires the DOE to develop and maintain a communication strategy and outreach plan for emergency management and disaster preparedness. Requires the DOE to provide updated information to parents and guardians about its communication strategy and outreach plan no later than thirty days after the beginning of each school year.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD WAL/EDN, FIN
HB828 HD1
Department of Education; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of education to establish a student bus fare rate system to include free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD EDU, WAM
HB829
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.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, TARNAS JHA, FIN  SB411
HB830
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.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KOBAYASHI, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Belatti EDN, FIN  SB605
HB831
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of sixteen years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning after the general election of 2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 KOBAYASHI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, Belatti, Tam JHA, FIN
HB832
Elections; Chief Election Officer; Voter Information Guide
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the office of Hawaiian affairs. Requires the office of elections to submit options for different voter information guides and their respective cost estimates to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 KOBAYASHI, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Martinez JHA, FIN
HB833
Tobacco Products; E-Liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Unlawful Shipment; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Amends the definition of "tobacco products" under the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law to include electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products and the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals state laws that establish and govern the Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Unit within the Department of the Attorney General; provisions of the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law that govern delivery sales; and state law governing smoking that preempts and voids local ordinances and regulations conflicting with state law. Effective January 1, 2024.
(H) 2/2/2023- Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 KOBAYASHI, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS HLT, JHA, FIN  SB975
HB835
Gas Appliances; Prohibition; New Construction
RELATING TO GAS APPLIANCES.
Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the installation of gas appliances in new construction within the State.
(H) 2/16/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GARRETT, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO EEP, CPC
HB836
HHSC; Financial Sustainability Plan; Consultant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to retain the services of a consultant to prepare a financial sustainability plan for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and its member regions. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GARRETT, KAHALOA, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Amato HLT, FIN
HB837 HD1 SD2
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "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 making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). GARRETT, CHUN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA AEN/WTL, WAM
HB838 HD1 SD1
Social Services; Long-Term Care Commission; UH; Social Science Research Institute; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Reestablishes the Long-Term Care Commission within the University of Hawaii College of Social Sciences' Social Science Research Institute to identify further needed reforms of Hawaii's long-term care system. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD HHS/HRE, WAM
HB839
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WAL, FIN  SB644
HB840
Residential Real Property Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Shoreline Area; Erosion Control Structures
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
When residential real property lies within the shoreline area, mandates the seller to include in the disclosure statement notification of all existing permitted and unpermitted erosion control structures on the parcel or on state land adjacent to the parcel, the annual coastal erosion rate, and the actual distance of the dwelling from the vegetation line for all sandy shoreline parcels.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3 TARNAS WAL, CPC
HB842
Board of Education; Department of Education; Kaiapuni Schools; Kindergarten Entry Assessment
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to adopt and the department of education to administer a kindergarten entry assessment in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i for Kaiapuni schools. Delays the administration of the kindergarten entry assessment in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i for Kaiapuni schools to the 2026-2027 school year.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDN, JHA, FIN  SB481
HB843 HD1
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Defines "remote school". Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, GANADEN, GARCIA, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD EDU, WAM  SB153
HB844 HD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Office of International and Regional Partnerships; Study Abroad; Appropriations ($)
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 study abroad and for study abroad programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/27/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD HET, FIN  SB155
HB845
Board of Education; Community Forums; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to hold not 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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 WOODSON, AMATO, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Belatti, Matayoshi EDN, FIN  SB156
HB846 HD2
Education; Teachers; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Enacts the interstate teacher mobility compact to reduce the barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 1/31/2024- Re-referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 7 WOODSON, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Belatti, Kobayashi EDN, FIN
HB847 HD1
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, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KITAGAWA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, Chun WAL, JHA, FIN
HB849
Pet Store Operator; Dogs; Cats; Rabbits; Limitations on Sale
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Prohibits a pet store operator from selling a dog, cat, or rabbit unless the dog, cat, or rabbit was obtained from certain humane sources.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KITAGAWA, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS AGR, JHA
HB850 HD2
Department of Education; Trauma-informed Education Pilot Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Within the department of education formally establishes the trauma-informed education pilot program. Appropriates funds for one twelve-month complex area trauma-informed resource teacher permanent position and one district educational specialist II permanent position for the Castle-Kahuku complex area. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. KITAGAWA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD EDU, WAM
HB851
Highway Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, AIU, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD TRN, JHA  SB1199
HB852 HD1 SD1
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). HOLT, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD EET, WAM  SB817
HB853
Business Establishments; Shopping Carts; Similar Devices; Regulation
RELATING TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS.
Adds a new chapter to the HRS to establish a system of regulatory controls for shopping carts and similar devices to prevent unauthorized removal from business establishments; provide for prompt retrieval when lost, stolen, or abandoned; require business owners to take certain specified actions to deter, prevent, or mitigate the removal of these devices from their premises and to retrieve any removed devices; and to prevent the continued possession of unlawfully removed shopping carts and similar devices and the accumulation of these devices on publicly or privately owned property.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, AIU, GATES, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI ECD, JHA
HB854 HD1
Dislocated Workers; Worker Retention; Divestiture; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISLOCATED WORKERS.
Establishes provisions regarding the retention of employees by a successor employer when the divestiture of a covered establishment occurs. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, FIN
HB855 HD1
General Excise Tax Exemption; Diapers
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KITAGAWA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD HLT, ECD, FIN
HB856
Four day work week; state employees, traffic reduction.
RELATING TO FOUR DAY WORK WEEKS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
Directs state departments to implement four day, forty hour work weeks. Addresses worker concerns of traffic congestion, commuting concerns, and work life balance.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, AMATO LGO, JHA, FIN
HB857
Corporate Income Tax Repeal
RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME TAX.
Repeals the Corporate Income Tax Statues as a means of encouraging business investment and growth in the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK ECD, FIN
HB858
Taxation; Income Tax Rates.
RELATING TO INCOME TAX REDUCTION.
Decreases the tax burden on workers by reducing the income tax rate by three per cent for all but top brackets of income earned.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK ECD, FIN
HB859
Extending the renewable energy standards timeline and goal.
RELATING TO EXTENDING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION TIMELINE AND GOAL.
Extends the renewable energy standards timeline and reduces the percentage goal to allow for firm energy production as a part of a resilient statewide system.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK EEP, CPC, FIN
HB860
Legal age for tobacco use and possession; Raise legal age.
RELATING TO TOBACCO.
Raises legal age for tobacco use and possession from twenty-one to twenty-five.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 PIERICK HLT, JHA
HB861
Corrections; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; DPS; Correctional Facilities; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to oversee the development or expansion of new or existing correctional facilities. Prohibits moneys for construction or other capital expenditures from being requested in the executive budget process or expended unless the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission has approved the project. Appropriates moneys to and authorizes staff positions for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to perform expanded oversight duties. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Public Safety to begin planning new or redeveloped correctional facilities in each county.
(H) 2/3/2023- The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Kobayashi CMV, JHA, FIN
HB862 HD1
Judicial Review; Minimum Terms; Imprisonment
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Allows for judicial review of orders fixing minimum terms of imprisonment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Belatti JHA, FIN  SB977
HB863
Criminal Prosecution; Charges; Initiation; Use of Multiple Methods; Double Jeopardy
RELATING TO INITIATION OF PROSECUTION.
Specifies that a subsequent attempt to prosecute a felony using an alternative charging method, after the first attempt has failed, shall not be permitted unless certain conditions are met.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GATES, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAIKI, TARNAS JHA, FIN
HB864 HD1
Judiciary; Juvenile Justice; Family Court; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a four-year Pacific cultural court pilot program in the family court of the first circuit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). GANADEN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran, Martinez JHA, FIN
HB865
DAGS; Department of Public Safety; State Capitol; Washington Place; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services, in consultation with the Legislature and appropriate agencies, to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol. Appropriates moneys for enhanced security measures and security improvements. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LMG/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, GARCIA, WARD, Garrett LMG/JHA, FIN
HB866
State Employers; State Employees; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYERS.
Requires state employers to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillator training to each of the employer's employees. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA LGO, HLT, FIN
HB867
Commercial Sexual Exploitation; Sex Trafficking; Prevention and Response; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.
Requires the posting of informational placards on sex trafficking and resources available to victims, in public buildings and at other specified locations, and the development of a model placard by the Department of Human Services. Requires the Department of Education to train teachers, school administrators, and other school personnel on the dynamics of sex trafficking and strategies for prevention and response. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and implement public education and outreach events on the dynamics of sex trafficking and the importance of community involvement in prevention and response efforts. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, COCHRAN, MARTEN, PIERICK HUS, EDN/JHA, FIN
HB868
Sexual Assault; Felony; Sentencing
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Makes sexual assault in the fourth degree a class C felony.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, MARTEN, Garcia JHA
HB869
Medical Examiners; County Coroners
RELATING TO CORONERS.
Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, COCHRAN, MARTEN, PIERICK, Garcia HLT, LGO, JHA
HB871 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. Establishes penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). TAKAYAMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, Belatti, Kobayashi, Martinez, Poepoe, Tam HLT, CPC, FIN  SB612
HB872 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM  SB1419
HB873
University of Hawaii Promise Program; Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
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 eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii promise program.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HET, FIN
HB874 HD2
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON LGO, HET, FIN  SB394
HB875 HD1
Hawaii Teacher Apprenticeship Program; Hawaii Teacher Apprenticeship Program Special Fund; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program to support, recruit, develop, and retain teachers for Hawaii public schools. Establishes the Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB876 HD2
University of Hawaii; Native Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project; Appropriations
RELATING TO NATIVE POLLINATORS.
Requires the University of Hawaii to develop and implement a two-year native pollinator habitat pilot project to be deployed at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus and the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus. Appropriates funds for a technician position, student help, and supplies for each campus site. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, WOODSON, Cochran WAL, HET, FIN  SB1012
HB877 HD1
UH; Law School; Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge; Prison Reform; Hookaulike; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes the Hookaulike: A Criminal Legal System Institute for Restoration and Healing, at the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson school of law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TODD, Cochran, Martinez HRE/JDC, WAM
HB878
CIP; Twenty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKENOUCHI FIN
HB879 HD1
Child Protective Act; Foster Care; Grandparents; Safe Family Home; Relative Placement Preference; Written Response; Service Plan; DHS
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Includes grandparents under the definition of "family". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by a domestic violence service provider with certain specialized training. Requires foster placement preference to be given to approved relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment of parents by a domestic violence service provider in cases of alleged or confirmed domestic violence. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). TAKENOUCHI HUS, JHA, FIN
HB880 HD1
Data Collection; Police Stops; Arrests; Uses of Force; Report
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires each county police department to collect, report, and publicly publish certain data regarding police stops, arrests, uses of force, and trends. Effective 12/1/23. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD PSM, JDC
HB881
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Beaches; Commercial Beach Equipment; Presetting; Removal
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
Prohibits any person from presetting commercial beach equipment on any public beach under the jurisdiction of the department of land and natural resources, unless the customer is physically present. Requires commercial vendors to expeditiously remove commercial beach equipment after the customer has finished using it. Allows the department of land and natural resources to grant exemptions through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes administrative fines for violations. Pertains only to public beaches and does not include private lands, including accreted lands.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM WAL, JHA
HB882
Substance Abuse Disorder; Addiction Recovery Care; Working Group
RELATING TO ADDICTION RECOVERY CARE.
Establishes the addiction recovery care working group to help the counties become recovery-ready.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MORIKAWA, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS HLT, FIN
HB883 HD1
DOH; Mobile Clinics; Medication-assisted Treatment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the department of health to operate mobile clinics providing medication-assisted treatment throughout the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. MORIKAWA, AMATO, BELATTI, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI HHS, WAM
HB885 HD1
Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Statewide Education and Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the department of health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, FIN  SB987
HB886 HD1
Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Sunsets on 7/1/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD HSG, ECD, FIN  SB924
HB887
General Excise Tax; Medical Services, Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA HLT, FIN
HB888
DOE; Opioid Antagonist; Classrooms; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA EDN, HLT, FIN  SB665
HB889
2023 Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Attorney General; Fireworks
RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS TASKFORCE.
Establishes the 2023 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; 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.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 GARCIA JHA, FIN
HB890
Hawaii Real Property Tax Law; Income Taxation; Residential Real Property; Nonresidents
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the taxes withheld on the amount realized by nonresidents from the disposition of Hawaii residential real property from 7.25% to 75%. Applies to real estate dispositions that occur on or after 9/15/2023.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA WAL, CPC, FIN
HB891
Prohibition on Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Minors.
RELATING TO GENDER TRANSITION SURGERY.
Prohibits the performance of gender reassignment surgeries on minors. Establishes a Class A felony for those who perform gender reassignment surgeries on minors.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA HLT, JHA, FIN
HB892 HD2 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; DLNR; Boating Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Appropriates funds out of the Boating Special Fund for       full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide security at small boat harbors statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WOODSON WTL/PSM, WAM  SB1127
HB893
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, WOODSON, Belatti, Ganaden CPC, JHA  SB1147
HB894
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.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. COCHRAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE WAL, JHA  SB1142
HB895 HD1
Sustainability; Integrated Solid Waste Management; Organic Waste Diversion
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION.
Updates the State's integrated solid waste management goals and priorities to include organic waste diversion. Requires the counties to incorporate organic waste diversion into their respective integrated solid waste management plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA EEP, FIN
HB896 HD1
Department of Education; Photovoltaic Panels; Playgrounds ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to assess its facilities and provide the legislature with a list of priority facilities in each county at which the installation of renewable energy systems on school facilities would provide the most benefit, provide a list of priority play areas on school campuses in each county that are most in need of covered play areas to protect children from over-exposure to heat and ultraviolet rays, and assess and report on the feasibility of including renewable energy systems on play area covers on school campuses. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Takenouchi EDU, WAM  SB1125
HB897 HD1
Autism; Home and Community-based Services; Medicaid; Ann and Kelii's Law; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a joint task force to review policy issues and opportunities relating to the navigation, access, and coverage of medicaid services by individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and make a recommendation on whether a waiver or other approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is necessary to ensure accessibility of certain services for individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). AMATO, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI HLT/HUS, FIN  SB713
HB898
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, MIZUNO ECD, CPC, FIN  SB676
HB900
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Special Fund; Task Force ($)
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.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AMATO, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI HLT/HUS, FIN  SB714
HB901
Captive Aquatic Mammals; Display; Exhibition; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF AQUATIC MAMMALS.
Prohibits the display of aquatic mammals in the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, PERRUSO WAL, JHA, FIN
HB902
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing; Service Credit
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; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, TAKAYAMA CMV, LGO, FIN  SB1161
HB903
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for operational expenses of the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA CMV, FIN  SB1163
HB904
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, Ganaden JHA, FIN  SB1157
HB905 HD1
Sustainable Groundwater Yields; Model; University of Hawaii; Commission on Water Resource Management
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER YIELDS.
Requires the University of Hawaii, in consultation with the commission on water resource management, to develop a scope of work and cost analysis to complete a flexible groundwater model that proposes methods for determining the needs of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices, climate change projections, and groundwater dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to be submitted to the legislature by 11/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Tam HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM
HB906
Commission on Water Resource Management; Water Audit
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct an audit of the State's surface water transmission systems.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAM, TODD WAL, FIN
HB908 HD2 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Amends the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the Land Conservation Fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). POEPOE, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TODD WTL, WAM
HB909 HD1
County of Maui; Water Conservation; Water Neutrality Turf Replacement; Grant-in-aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Establishes a two-year water neutrality turf replacement pilot program in the county of Maui department of water supply to provide financial incentives to replace irrigated turf with turf or other plants that use less water. Requires a report to the legislature by 11/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). POEPOE, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD WAL, ECD, FIN
HB910
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Chun WAL, JHA  SB505
HB911
CIP; Seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN FIN
HB912
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 LOWEN JHA  SB923
HB913 HD2
NELHA; Duties; Board of Directors
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 authorized composition of the authority's board. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/21/2023- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. LOWEN, HOLT EET/HWN, WAM  SB1489
HB914 HD1 SD1
Care Facilities; Unlicensed Care Facilities; Uncertified Care Facilities; Complaint Allegations; Landlord Exclusion; Special Treatment Centers; Inspections; DOH
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeals existing law that requires the Department of Health to conduct unannounced visits and inspections, including inspections for relicensing or recertification, of state-licensed special treatment facilities. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize investigations of complaints against state-licensed or state-certified care facilities based on the degree of severity of the allegations. Clarifies that any person, corporation, or any other entity that provides health care or human services is prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals existing law providing that a landlord shall not be deemed to be providing home care services or operating a care facility that requires a license under specified conditions. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. MIZUNO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Kobayashi HHS, CPN/JDC
HB915
Pesticide; Department of Health; Agriculture; Disclosure
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to issue annual public reports regarding their pesticide use.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR/HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAM AGR/HLT, CPC
HB916 HD1
Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to an unspecified amount. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriate funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). MIZUNO, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Belatti, Garrett HUS/HLT, FIN
HB917
DBEDT; Sports; Sporting Events; Task Force
RELATING TO SPORTS.
Establishes the Hawaii Sports Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to plan and coordinate efforts to secure and maintain Hawaii as a host location for major sporting and sports entertainment events at Aloha Stadium and other locations in the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD/TOU, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, BELATTI, GATES, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, WARD, Amato ECD/TOU, FIN
HB918
Gambling; Poker; Sportsbook; Gaming; Legalization ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for 1 poker and sportsbook gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism in a county with over 500,000 residents that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older who register to stay at a hotel on Oahu and pay an annual fee. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler program.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, HOLT ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN
HB919 HD1
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to adult or minor students who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward their first undergraduate degree, under certain conditions. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). ILAGAN, PERRUSO HET, FIN
HB920 HD1
Hawaii State Building Codes; Counties; County Building Code; Adopt
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE.
Allows the counties to adopt a county building code for single-family dwellings, additional dwellings, duplexes, and non-commercial structures that has an unspecified amount of square feet of living area and is distinct from the Hawaii state building codes. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/17/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. ILAGAN, HASHIMOTO, SAYAMA HOU/PSM, CPN
HB921 HD1
Environmental Crimes Unit; Motor Vehicle Tire Disposal; Petty Misdemeanor; Motor Vehicle Tire Surcharge; Environmental Management Special Fund; Department of Health; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Environmental Crimes Unit within the Department 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 misdemeanor. Establishes a $1 motor vehicle tire surcharge to be imposed on every replacement tire installed on a motor vehicle in the State after 9/30/2023. Requires tire retailers and tire wholesalers who install replacement tires to pay the surcharge to the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to deposit the revenues into the Environmental Management Special Fund. Allows the Department of Health to use the Environmental Management Special Fund to fund the Environmental Crimes Unit. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, GATES, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO EEP, JHA, FIN  SB1039
HB922
Workers' Compensation; Entitlement; Rate of Compensation; Weekly Benefits; Partially Dependent Parents
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Increases the percentage rate of weekly workers' compensation benefits for partially dependent parents of a deceased child from twenty-five per cent to fifty per cent.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHIMOTO, AMATO, COCHRAN, WOODSON LGO, FIN  SB1115
HB924
Construction Projects; Building Professionals; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Amends the exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared and construction observed by a licensed engineer, architect, or landscape architect to be determined by floor area of work rather than estimated cost. Exempts one- or two-storied structures that are used primarily as a residence from such requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHIMOTO CPC, FIN  SB1461
HB925
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Loans; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO, AIU HSG, FIN  SB1171
HB926
Elimination of down payment requirements on homes for eligible Hawaii residents.
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP INCENTIVES.
Abolishes down payment requirements for eligible Hawaii residents purchasing their first home.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD, Alcos, Garcia HSG, ECD, FIN
HB927
Energy; Fusion; HSEO; Future Fusion Task Force
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office the future fusion task force to promote the use of fusion as an energy source in the State.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WARD, ALCOS, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PIERICK EEP, FIN
HB928
OHA; Ceded Lands; Pro Rata Share
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK WAL, JHA, FIN
HB929
Prohibition on foreign interests owning real estate; national security.
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Prohibits the ownership of holding of real estate interests in land within two miles of federal land by foreign individuals, entities, or governments. Institutes a reciprocal ban on foreign individuals, entities, or governments where Americans are forbidden from owning real estate abroad.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK WAL, CPC, JHA
HB930
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 WARD, ALCOS TRN, JHA  SB656
HB931
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 LAMOSAO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HLT, FIN  SB891
HB932 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Taxation
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Changes the total amount of motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credits allowed per year from $50,000,000 to an unspecified amount. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). LAMOSAO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Amato, Kobayashi ECD, FIN
HB934
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires public schools, private schools, and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with seizure disorder rescue medication. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform self-study review of seizure disorder materials annually. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires an annual age-appropriate seizure education program to be provided to all students. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 CHUN, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD HLT, EDN, FIN
HB935
General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received from the sale of hearing aids.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to HLT/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 CHUN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT/ECD, FIN  SB606
HB936 HD1
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the department of education to include financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a position dedicated to financial literacy within the department of education. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. CHUN, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDU, WAM  SB850
HB937
Rental Motor Vehicles; Zero-emission Vehicles; Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to incorporate zeroemission vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or both, into the lessor's rental motor vehicle fleets.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN EEP, CPC, FIN  SB973
HB938
On-site Early Childhood facilities; Tax credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position.  Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.  Takes effect on 7/1/2024.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATSUMOTO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, NAKASHIMA, WARD HUS, FIN
HB939 HD1
Individual Housing Account; Contribution Level; Maximum Account Level
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Amends the individual housing account laws to increase the contribution levels and maximum account levels. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, WARD HSG, ECD, FIN
HB940
Creating a Local Housing Market
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to the Hawaii State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, PIERICK HSG, ECD, FIN
HB941
Governor; State Chief Operating Officer ($)
RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
Establishes the State Chief Operating Officer to assist the Governor in developing and recommending policies beneficial to businesses and to increase economic development.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, NAKASHIMA, PIERICK, WARD LGO, FIN
HB942 HD2
Critical Emergency Response; DOE; Charter Schools; Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
Requires each department of education school and public charter school to establish a critical emergency response team. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. MATSUMOTO, AMATO, GARCIA EDU, WAM  SB830
HB943 HD1
SPRB; Honokaa Land Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honoka‘a Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 3/17/2023- Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3). GATES, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA ECD, FIN  SB1456
HB944
Job Creation Income Tax Credit; Qualified Employment Positions; Capital Expenditures
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a job creation income tax credit for employers who increase the number of full-time employees in the State and make certain capital investment expenditures.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, LAMOSAO, TAM ECD, FIN
HB945
General Excise Tax; SNAP; WIC; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected for the sale of nonprescription drugs.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, CHUN, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD ECD, FIN
HB946 HD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Animal Protein; Slaughterhouse; Appropriation ($)
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 funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TODD AGR, FIN  SB1246
HB947 HD1 SD2
Food Manufacturer Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed, agricultural, or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD AEN, WAM  SB1266
HB949 HD2
Renewable Energy; Loan Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Residential Photovoltaic; Energy Storage Systems; Revolving Loan Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a solar energy storage system loan program to provide asset limited, income constrained, employed households with low-interest loans to purchase and install solar energy storage systems. Establishes and appropriates funds for a renewable energy system installation loan program to provide asset limited, income constrained, employed households with low-interest loans to purchase and install residential photovoltaic and energy storage systems, including battery storage systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 4/4/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA EET/CPN, WAM
HB951 HD1 SD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide grants or loans to mixed-income rental projects or units qualifying individuals and families. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA HOU, WAM
HB952 HD1
Natural Resources; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to address the impacts of climate change in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA WTL/AEN, WAM
HB955 HD2
Midwifery; Licensure; Birth Attendants; Exemptions; Training; Certification
RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Exempts birth attendants practicing on or before 7/1/2025 from licensure requirements, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1047
HB956
TAT; HTA; Tourism; Natural Resource Management; Fund; Commission; Report; Appropriation; Positions ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TOU/WAL, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, LOWEN, POEPOE, QUINLAN TOU/WAL, ECD, FIN  SB364
HB957
Medical Cannabis; Compassionate Access; Health Care Facility; Terminally Ill Patient
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows health care facilities to permit terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis under certain conditions.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD HLT, CPC, FIN  SB673
HB958
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Ganaden EEP, CPC, FIN  SB431
HB959
Department of Health; Air Travel; Carbon Emissions; Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF AIR TRAVEL.
Establishes the mitigation of the climate effects of commercial air transportation task force to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to mitigate the carbon load of, contributions to global warming made by, and effects on the climate caused by commercial air travel to the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE TRN, EEP, FIN
HB962
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD EDN, JHA, FIN  SB827
HB963 HD1 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Broadband Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). YAMASHITA EET, WAM  SB829
HB965
Health Insurance; Mandatory Health Coverage Weight Management Medication; Obesity; Overweight; Comorbidities
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medication used for the treatment of obesity or weight loss management for a covered individual who is overweight and has one or more related comorbidities.
(H) 2/3/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Lamosao HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1020
HB966 HD1
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on 1/1/2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe HLT, CPC, FIN  SB857
HB967
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 of Hawaii, to begin with the 2024 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD JHA, FIN  SB1543
HB969
Governor; Emergency Powers; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a 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. Defines "hospital".
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, Kobayashi HLT, WAL, FIN  SB1018
HB970 HD2
Agricultural Enterprise Lands; Non-agricultural Park Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Makes technical changes to the statutory definitions of "agricultural enterprise lands" and "non-agricultural park lands" for clarification and consistency purposes. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to AEN, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, JDC  SB1268
HB971 HD2 SD1
Agricultural Emergency Loans; HDOA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class "D" loans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM  SB1269
HB973 HD2 SD1 CD1
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. (CD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, CPN  SB1271
HB974 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Requires the grant specialist to prioritize assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food, at least some portion of which is consumed within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM  SB1272
HB975 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies the requirements for participation under the cover crop reimbursement pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM  SB1273
HB976 HD1
Hemp Special Fund; Industrial Hemp Special Fund; Department of Agriculture ($)
RELATING TO HEMP SPECIAL FUND.
Renames the industrial hemp special fund as the hemp special fund and allows the fund to be utilized for the department of agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB1274
HB979 HD1
Claims Against the State ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1277
HB981 HD1
Electric Guns; Sellers; Distributors; Licensing; Criminal History Record Check
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history record check by the county police departments of applicants for licenses to sell, offer to sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer electric guns or cartridges. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC/CPN  SB1279
HB982 HD1 SD2 CD1
Attorney General; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT UNIT.
Amends the amount of funds within the tobacco enforcement special fund that may be carried over at the end of each fiscal year. Amends the amount of funds to be deposited to the credit of the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, WAM/JDC  SB1280
HB984 HD2 SD1
Firearms; Permits; Licenses; Enforcement
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises and provides for enhanced sentencing. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm. Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property open to the public without express authorization. Requires annual reports from the Department of the Attorney General on carry licenses. Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses. Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm. Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (SD1)
(S) 4/6/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB1282
HB985
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.
(S) 3/21/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB1283
HB987 HD1
Employer Information; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO LABOR DATA COLLECTION.
Requires employers to maintain specified records. Allows the department of business, economic development, and tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EET/LBT, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET/LBT, JDC  SB1285
HB988
Affordable Housing; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Lease of State Land
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases options to build affordable housing in Hawaii Community Development Authority districts by increasing the permissible lease term to ninety-nine years. Prohibits the Hawaii Community Development Authority from encumbering lands that were classed as crown lands previous to August 15, 1895, in leases longer than sixty-five years.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1286
HB989 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Building Renovations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation to authorize general funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB1287
HB990
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.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) ECD, FIN  SB1288
HB991 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
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. Changes the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to an unspecified amount. 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 of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB1289
HB993 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Sea Level Rise Adaptation; Vulnerability Assessments; 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL/GVO, WAM  SB1291
HB994 HD1 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 conduct 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)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  SB1292
HB995 HD2 SD1
Important Agricultural Lands; Adoption of County Maps; Land Use Commission; Farm Cluster Housing
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies the decision-making process for the adoption by the Land use Commission of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands. Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and employee housing on important agricultural lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1293
HB996 HD1
Important Agricultural Lands; Farm Cluster Housing
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/23/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB1294
HB997 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 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)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1295
HB998
Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development ($)
RELATING TO DESIGNATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and board. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Establishes two full-time exempt positions. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) ECD, FIN  SB1296
HB1002 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1300
HB1003 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1301
HB1005 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1303
HB1007 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1305
HB1008 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1306
HB1009 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1307
HB1011 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Legislative Branch ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Provides appropriations for public employment cost items of the Legislative Branch for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1309
HB1012 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB1310
HB1013 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, JDC/WAM  SB1311
HB1014 HD1 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 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, JDC/WAM  SB1312
HB1015
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Salary Determination
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Enables the board of trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the administrator and chief investment officer of the trust fund.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB1313
HB1016
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Spousal Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND SPOUSAL MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT.
Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare reimbursement by the State and counties for the spouses of retired employees hired after June 30, 2023.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB1314
HB1017
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT.
Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare income related monthly adjustment amounts reimbursement by the State and counties for retired employees hired after June 30, 2023, and their spouses.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB1315
HB1019
Broadband Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Appropriates general funds for federal broadband programs matching fund requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HET, FIN  SB1317
HB1021 HD1
Funds; Budget Provisos; Governor's Authority
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates Governor's authority to transfer funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the department of land and natural resources' fire fighter's contingency fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB1319
HB1023
Funds; Appropriations ($)
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.
(H) 2/17/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB1321
HB1024
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1322
HB1025
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB1323
HB1026
Insurance Code; Health Insurance Administrator; 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 a Health Insurance Administrator deputy commissioner position. Defines "dormant captive insurance company" and sets out a procedure to apply for the certificate of dormancy. 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 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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB1324
HB1028
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC  SB1326
HB1029 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Motor Carriers; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Documents; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC FILING BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Authorizes the public utilities commission to use electronic filing processes, including electronic service of documents, under the statutory chapters regulating public utilities, motor carriers, and water carriers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/27/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB1327
HB1030
Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; 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 from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB1328
HB1031
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC  SB1329
HB1032 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/LGO, FIN  SB1330
HB1034 HD1
Emergency Management Powers; State of Emergency; Price Control; Severe Warning
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall 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. Specifies the status and the allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys, including increasing the amount of the additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. Defines the term "severe warning", clarifying that entities other than the National Weather Service issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB1332
HB1035 HD1 SD1
Homeland Security; Confidentiality of Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB1333
HB1038 HD1
Targeted Violence; Office of Homeland Security; Targeted Violence Prevention Program; Appropriation ($)
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 system. Creates two new analyst positions. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1336
HB1039 HD1
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 from the department of law enforcement to the department of defense, department of health, and department of human services for their respective facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC/WAM  SB1337
HB1040
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.
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB1338
HB1041
Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Law Enforcement; Fireworks ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Task Force within the 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.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1339
HB1042
Practice of Behavior Analysis; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Makes permanent the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements for teachers working in collaboration with a licensed behavior analyst or licensed psychologist. Removes the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements for direct support workers and allows a registered behavior technician who is under the direction of a licensed psychologist to implement applied behavior analysis services.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to EDN/HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDN/HLT, CPC  SB1340
HB1043 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to EDU, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, JDC  SB1341
HB1044
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, EDN, FIN  SB1342
HB1046 HD2 SD2
Educational Health Services; Medication Administration; School Health Assistants; Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Replaces the term "school health aides" with "school health assistants" to reflect recent changes to the job title. Authorizes the administration of medication to public school students by school health assistants with the approval of a health care professional within the Department of Education, the Department of Health, or a health care service pursuant to a written agreement with the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, CPN  SB1344
HB1047 HD1
Department of Education; Report; Autism Spectrum Disorder
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Changes the department of education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to a semiannual report. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to EDU. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU  SB1345
HB1048 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDN, FIN  SB1346
HB1049 HD2 SD2
Income Tax; Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Increases the applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the amount of the child and dependent care tax credit. Increases the cap amount on employment-related expenses that may be used to claim the child and dependent care tax credit. Annually adjusts the threshold amount of the child and dependent care tax credit by a cost-of-living adjustment factor. Increases the amount of the refundable earned income tax credit. Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Sunsets these tax credits on December 31, 2028. (SD2)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB1347
HB1050 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Groceries; Health Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts all gross proceeds derived from the sale of certain groceries, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and over-the-counter drugs from the general excise tax. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) ECD/HLT, FIN  SB1348
HB1051
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TOU, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TOU, WAL, FIN  SB1349
HB1052 HD1
Climate Change Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Establishes the Climate Impact Special Fund. Allocates five cents from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Climate Impact Special Fund. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the Sea Level Rise Voluntary Relocation Fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WAL, FIN  SB1350
HB1053 HD1
Department of Health; Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program; Appropriation ($)
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 to age five. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS/HLT, FIN  SB1351
HB1054 HD2 SD1
Rental Deposit Loan Program; Counties; Nonprofit Organizations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Rental Deposit Loan Program. Amends the definition of "historic property". Temporarily requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to retain a third-party consultant, under certain circumstances, to conduct review of certain historic preservation projects. Permits, rather than requires, a county legislative body to approve a housing development project for purposes of exempting the project from all laws and rules relating to the development of housing. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the Rental Deposit Loan Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HOU, WAM  SB1352
HB1055
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, JHA, FIN  SB1353
HB1056 HD1
Historic Preservation; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows 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 and under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB1354
HB1057
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.
(H) 2/16/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1355
HB1059
Hawaiian Home Lands; Affordable Housing Credits
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Makes permanent Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands upon the department's request.  Makes permanent Act 98, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for each residential unit developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB1357
HB1060
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDN, JHA, FIN  SB1358
HB1061
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."
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB1359
HB1062
Hospital Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Strengthens and continues the Hospital Sustainability Program indefinitely. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Makes other non-substantive changes for consistency and clarify.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB1360
HB1063
Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation; Department of Human Services ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/HUS, FIN  SB1361
HB1064
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB1362
HB1065
Expungement of Juvenile Arrest Records; Diversion Program
RELATING TO EXPUNGING JUVENILE RECORDS.
Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, JHA  SB1363
HB1066
Department of Human Services; Second Deputy Director; Private Secretary; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SECOND DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services; authorizes a private secretary position for the second deputy; appropriate funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB1364
HB1067
Child Welfare Information System; Department of Human Services ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB1365
HB1068
Housing; Low-Income Public Housing Tenant Upward Mobility Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Provides part-time on-the-job training to attain minimum qualifications needed for future part-time and full-time employment. Effective upon its approval.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB1366
HB1069
Department of Human Services; Office of Youth Services; Youth Shelter; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB1367
HB1070
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- Re-referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS/HLT, FIN  SB1368
HB1071
Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Oahu Region Transfer; Repeal
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021, AS AMENDED BY ACT 150, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO/HLT, FIN  SB1369
HB1072
Licenses to Solemnize Marriages; Fees
RELATING TO LICENSES TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGES.
Establishes a uniform fee for licenses to solemnize marriages.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB1370
HB1073 HD1 SD1
Marriage License Fee; Marriage License Agent Compensation; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund; Domestic Violence Prevention; Department of Health; Office of Health Status Monitoring
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 $15 per license. Authorizes deposits of marriage license fees into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Adjusts the distribution of the marriage license fee among various domestic violence prevention special funds. (SD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, CPN/WAM  SB1371
HB1074 HD1 SD1
Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Care; Definitions; Caregivers
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Clarifies the definitions of "caregiver support services", "kupuna care services", and "respite care" for the Executive Office on Aging's Kupuna Care Program. (SD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, CPN  SB1372
HB1075
Executive Office on Aging Administrative Claiming Special Fund.
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING SPECIAL FUND.
Clarifies the allowable revenues to be deposited into the Executive Office on Aging special fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB1373
HB1076
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- Re-referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, CPC, FIN  SB1374
HB1077
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/JHA, CPC, FIN  SB1375
HB1078 HD1
Fees; Water Pollution Control Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the water pollution control special fund to collect fees formerly deposited to the state general fund to create a supplemental source of funding to implement and enforce water quality management as implemented in permits, certifications, and variances. Appropriates funds to be used by the department of health for the purposes of the water pollution control special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB1376
HB1080
Care Homes; Unlicensed; Landlord Exclusion
RELATING TO UNLICENSED CARE HOMES.
Clarify the group of professionals who are prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility, and repeal the landlord exclusion.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC  SB1378
HB1083
Section 328-106, Hawaii Revised Statutes; Repeal
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF SECTION 328-106, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Repeals unenforceable and ineffective provisions from chapter 328, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC  SB1381
HB1084
Liquor Tax; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB1382
HB1085
Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Insurance Technology Special Fund; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Creates the Unemployment Insurance Technology Special Fund that will be funded by an additional assessment of .01 per cent to Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund contributions to support the information technology operating and maintenance expenses for the payment of benefits and contributions under Hawaii's Employment Security Law.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB1383
HB1086 HD1
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 "Workforce Development Council" "Hawaii Workforce Development Board" and "county workforce development board" "local 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 state board among the private sector members set forth in section 202-1(b)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals the requirement in 371-21(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the DLIR to submit an annual report to the legislature on the activities of the K-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, JDC/WAM  SB1384
HB1087 HD2 SD2
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Amends the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by repealing the definition's categorical exclusion of any employee who receives guaranteed compensation totaling $2,000 or more a month. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, JHA, FIN  SB1385
HB1089 HD1
State Small Boating Facility Lease; Public-private Partnership; Pilot Program
RELATING TO A STATE BOATING FACILITY LEASE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the department of land and natural resources. Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  SB1387
HB1092
Managed Retreat; Voluntary Relocation of Beachfront Residential Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area ($)
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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1390
HB1093
Administrative Penalties; Lien on Private Lands
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES ON PUBLIC LANDS.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to place a lien on property for noncompliance with administrative enforcement action.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1391
HB1094
Community Correctional Centers; Pretrial Detainees; Repeal
RELATING TO PERIODIC REVIEWS OF DETAINEES IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.
Repeals section 353-6.2, Hawaii Revised Statues, enacted as part of Act 179, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to delete the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CMV, JHA  SB1392
HB1095
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB1393
HB1096
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB1394
HB1098
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB1396
HB1099
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC  SB1397
HB1102
Department of Transportation; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Amends section 266-19.5(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of increasing the total contract value and total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the department.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB1400
HB1103
Emergency appropriation; Department of Transportation; Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program; Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Special Fund. ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTRIC BICYCLE AND ELECTRIC MOPED REBATE PROGRAM.
Makes an emergency appropriation into and from a newly established special fund to authorize funds for the Department of Transportation Highways Division's Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay a third-party administrator to administer and pay the rebates to the applicants.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB1401
HB1105
Motor Vehicle Inspection Program; Authorization to Amend Hawaii Administrative Rules
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Allows the Director of Transportation to upgrade the motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State by authorizing changes to the program to be implemented by administrative rules.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JHA  SB1403
HB1106
Department of Transportation; Airports; Reimbursement for Fines Levied; Private Financing of Airport Improvements or Constructions
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Allows the Department of Transportation Airports Division (DOTA) to be reimbursed from any airport contractor, tenant, or user for the entire amount of fines and penalties levied for the violation of federal, state, or county laws related to environmental protection or the United States Department of Homeland Security. Allows the DOTA to enter into a capital advancement contract with a private party for certain public improvement or construction projects at Hawaii's airports.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB1404
HB1110 HD2
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; Road Usage Charge; Mileage-Based Road Usage Fees; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes, beginning on 7/1/2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates the $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicles a choice of paying a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage charge until 2033. Requires motor vehicle registration applications to specify the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading. Requires the department of transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, WAM  SB1408
HB1111
Highway Safety; Safety Equipment; Protective Devices; Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Mopeds
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND MOPEDS.
Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, to wear a helmet secured by a chin strap. Requires operators of a moped to wear a helmet with a chin strap.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1409
HB1112
Pickup Trucks; Passengers in Load-carrying Area or Beds
RELATING TO TRUCK BEDS.
Repeals several exemptions from the prohibition on operating a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load—carrying area, including the exemption that allows passengers over twelve years of age to ride in the bed or load—carrying area.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1410
HB1114
University of Hawaii; Scholarships ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HET, FIN  SB1412
HB1115
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee 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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HET, FIN  SB1413
HB1116 HD1
School Psychologists; Licensure; Board of Psychology; Composition; Requirements
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Requires all school psychologists to be licensed by 7/1/2025. Increases the composition of the board of psychology to include two school psychologists. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). WOODSON, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Amato EDN, CPC, FIN  SB958
HB1117 HD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Department of Education; Teachers; School Employees; Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER RENTAL HOUSING.
Authorizes HHFDC to assist DOE in developing housing projects for teachers and other school employees and contract or sponsor an experimental or demonstration housing project with any state department or agency. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Authorizes DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of housing for teachers and other school employees. Permits a private entity to lease housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of the housing falls below a percentage threshold as determined by DOE. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). WOODSON, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HSG, EDN, FIN
HB1118
Capital Requests for Forty-Second Representative District Schools ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for the capital improvement projects in the forty-second representatives district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA FIN
HB1119
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Elected County School Boards (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO ELECTED COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would: (1) establish county school boards throughout the State to be elected as provided by law; and (2) create an educational standards and accountability commission.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA EDN, JHA, FIN
HB1120
Felony Murder Rule; First-Degree Murder
RELATING TO FIRST-DEGREE MURDER DEFINITION.
Allow a criminal charged with a felony to also be charged with first-degree murder if a murder was committed during a volent felony by any of the felony perpetrators.
(H) 2/2/2023- Re-referred to JHA, referral sheet 7 GARCIA JHA
HB1121 HD1
Income Tax; Exemption; Leased Fee Interest Sale; Condominiums; Cooperative Projects; Planned Community Associations; 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 does not apply to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM. TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO CPN, WAM  SB884
HB1122
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.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, Belatti HLT, JHA  SB592
HB1123
CIP; Twenty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TAM FIN
HB1124
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE JHA  SB882
HB1125
HHFDC; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to follow all applicable statutes and other requirements when developing properties that conflict with a community transitoriented development plan.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 CHUN, LAMOSAO HSG/WAL, JHA
HB1126
Income Tax; Personal Exemption; Inflation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amount of the personal exemption for taxable income years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the personal exemption to be increased biannually based on any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Honolulu for the most recent two-year period.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 KOBAYASHI, AMATO, BELATTI, MARTEN ECD, FIN
HB1127
Taxation; Standard Deduction Amounts; Inflationary Adjustments; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the standard deduction amounts for taxpayers for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Requires biannual increases to the standard deduction amounts to match any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Honolulu over the most recent two year period.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 KOBAYASHI, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HASHEM, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, TODD ECD, FIN
HB1128 HD2
Hawaiian Language; State Official Languages; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE SPEAKERS OF HAWAIIAN.
Provides that, in any island with a population of five hundred or less, Hawaiian language shall be recognized as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian islands; public schools may offer a course in Hawaiian language; and every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers. Requires and appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to study the Hawaiian language, publish resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language, consult stakeholders, and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC. MORIKAWA, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC  SB392
HB1129 HD1 SD1
UH; Windward Community College; McKinley Community School for Adults; Education; Incarcerated Women; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Requires the McKinley Community School for Adults to work with Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice to provide counseling services for incarcerated women participating in the education and reentry program for incarcerated women that is developed and administered by Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice. Appropriates moneys as a chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, grant for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College education and reentry program for incarcerated women that is developed and administered by Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice. Authorizes the University of Hawaii Windward Community College to award grants to private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA PSM/HRE, WAM  SB710
HB1130 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Adult Corrections Officers; Trauma-informed Certification Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Appropriates moneys to the department of public safety to administer level I trauma-informed certification programs for adult corrections officers statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM/HRE, WAM. HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, POEPOE PSM/HRE, WAM  SB712
HB1131 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Corrections; Inmates; Programming; Gender Parity; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER PARITY IN PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to study all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in the programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, POEPOE PSM/HRE, WAM  SB711
HB1132 HD1 SD1
Corrections; Oversight; Coordinator; Meetings; Investigations
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Requires members of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Requires the Commission to publish a summary of an investigation and any action taken by the Commission in response. Authorizes the Commission to hold a meeting closed to the public to discuss with the Oversight Coordinator a complaint investigated when necessary to maintain confidentiality, under certain conditions. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 778). HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Garrett, Kobayashi PSM, JDC  SB455
HB1133 HD1
Communication Services; Correctional Facilities; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; SAVIN; Appropriation ($)
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. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii state automated victim information and notification program. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI CMV, JHA, FIN  SB1219
HB1135
General Excise Tax; SNAP; WIC; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected on 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. Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected for the sale of nonprescription drugs.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 KITAGAWA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS ECD, FIN
HB1136 HD1
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology; Moku o Lo‘e; UH; CIP; Sewage System; Seawall; Piers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY.
Authorizes the issuance of bonds and appropriates bond funds for the sewage system repair and replacement project and the seawall and pier repair and replacement project of the Hawaii institute of marine biology's facility at Moku o Lo‘e. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI WAL/HET, FIN
HB1137
State Constitution; Amendment; State Elected Official; Recall (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE RECALL OF OFFICIALS HOLDING STATE ELECTED OFFICES.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to authorize qualified voters to recall any official holding a state elected office, pursuant to standards and procedures for recall that are provided by law, subject to certain specified grounds for recall.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARRETT JHA, FIN
HB1138 HD1
HHSC; Employees; Payment; Collective Bargaining; Arbitration
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES OF HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Requires the legislature to appropriate moneys to fund pay raises for public employees of the Hawaii health systems corporation; provided that the pay raises are agreed to through a collective bargaining or arbitration process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). GARRETT LGO, FIN
HB1139
Compliance and Enforcement; Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a compliance and enforcement program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with all state laws and rules and county ordinances on Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 KONG JHA, FIN  SB490
HB1140
DOH; Feral Chickens; Nuisance; Removal; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Authorizes the Department of Health and the counties to use electronic devices to trap and remove feral chickens. Establishes fines for interfering with the trapping or removal of feral chickens. Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a feral chicken complaint hotline. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 NISHIMOTO AGR, FIN
HB1141
Individual income tax reduction
RELATING TO TAXES.
Eliminates the individual income tax for single filers and heads of households making less than $20,000 or joint filers making less than $40,000 and increases the income tax rate more slowly for low- and medium-income filers.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PIERICK, Kila ECD, FIN
HB1142
Rent-to-Own Housing Program, HHFDC, homeownership, appropriation ($)
RELATING TO §201H-181 RENT-TO-OWN PROGRAM.
Requires the HHFDC to implement its Rent-to-Own Housing Program, increases the time that the owner/renter can build equity from five years to ten years. Appropriates funds for staffing and implementing the program.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO HSG, CPC, FIN
HB1143
General Excise Tax; Feminine Hygiene Products, Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK ECD, FIN
HB1144
Home Schooling; High School; Individual Sports; Participation
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL SPORTS.
Allows home-schooled, high school-age students to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports available to the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, PIERICK EDN, FIN
HB1145 HD1 SD1
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodation; State Building Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/23 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Where feasible and cost effective, requires all bids for state building construction, projects submitted after 6/30/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. MATSUMOTO GVO, CPN/WAM  SB389
HB1146 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAIKI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON EEP, CPC, FIN  SB1004
HB1147
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 MARTEN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, TAM EEP, JHA  SB728
HB1148 HD1 SD2 CD1
Mental Health Professionals; University of Hawaii Windward Community College; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for temporary positions to support the expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HHS/HRE, WAM  SB436
HB1149 HD2 SD1
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi AEN, WAM  SB1553
HB1150 HD2
University of Hawaii; DLNR; Hawaii Ant Lab; Little Fire Ant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM  SB1552
HB1151 HD1
PUC; Electric Utility; Gas Utility; Capital Improvements; Rate Base
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires electric utilities and gas utilities to submit proposed capital expenditures for certain projects to the PUC for review and determination whether the project may be included in the utilities' rate base. Requires the PUC to make a determination within ninety days. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). SAIKI EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1152
Judiciary; Supreme Court; Intermediate Appellate Court; Session Terms; Issuance of Decisions
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Amends the period in which the supreme court and intermediate appellate court are in session to June 1 of each year through April 1 of the following year. Specifies that the Hawaii supreme court and intermediate appellate court shall issue decisions only during the time period these courts are in session. Requires a written decision to be issued during the same session in which the oral argument is heard.
(H) 2/28/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI JHA
HB1153
Public-Private Partnership Contracts; Legislative Approval
RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
Requires every state public-private partnership contract of a certain value to be subject to legislative approval in the form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, FIN
HB1154 HD2
Uniform Probate Code; Guardians; Emergency Hospitalizations; Assessments; Surrogates
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP.
Part I: 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. Part II: 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. SAIKI HHS, JDC  SB915
HB1155
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.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HLT, JHA  SB982
HB1156 HD2 SD2
Assisted Community Treatment; Petitions; Attorney General; Judiciary; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of assisted community treatment petitions and related court proceedings for private petitioners, unless the petitioner declines the assistance. Authorizes the Family Court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2024 and 2025 on the number of requests for assistance with petitions for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI HLT, JHA, FIN
HB1157
OIP; Opinions; Written Guidance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Allows the office of information practices to issue written guidance to resolve disputes under the State's Uniform Information Practices Act and sunshine law. Appropriates funds for two new permanent positions in the office of information practices.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN
HB1158
Uniform Information Practices Act; Exceptions to Disclosure; Government Records; Working Group
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Specifies that certain deliberative and pre-decisional government inter-agency or intra-agency records concerning an agency decision about a government action are not subject to disclosure until a decision on the action has been made or abandoned. Creates a rebuttable presumption that a matter has been abandoned three years after a prior request for such records. Allows an agency post-decision to continue to withhold directly identifying information for officials or employees lacking discretionary authority in specified circumstances. From 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2027, requires agencies to report their use of the exception to the office of information practices. Requires the office of information practices to convene a working group to examine agency use of the exception and report to the legislature by the 2029 regular session.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA
HB1159 HD2
Climate Change; Sea Level Rise; Climate-resilient Development; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kakaako; Kalaeloa; Guidance
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii community development authority to consider the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and climate-resilient development in the design and siting of buildings in the Kaka‘ako and Kalaeloa community development districts. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. SAIKI AEN/WTL, WAM  SB1417
HB1160
CIP; Twenty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI FIN
HB1161
Condominium Association; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Boards of Directors
RELATING TO BOARD MEMBERS.
Requires members boards of directors and officers of the condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to certify the receipt and reading of certain documents or complete a board leader course from an instructor certified by the Community Associations Institute, or similar nationally recognized organization.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, CPC  SB729
HB1162 HD2
DLNR; DBEDT; Visitor Impact Fee; Potential Revenue Study; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACT FEES.
Establishes a visitor impact fee program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the department will collect a fee for a license to visit a state-owned park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area, as designated by rule by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes, and appropriates moneys into and out of, the visitor impact fee special fund. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to conduct a study on the potential revenues expected to be generated by the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI TOU, WAL, FIN  SB304
HB1163 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund; Historic Property; Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIAL FUND.
Clarifies that the Hawaii historic preservation special fund may be used to repair and maintain historic properties, except properties maintained through a separate, dedicated funding source. Establishes a grant program to assist owners of certified historic structures that are privately owned who do not qualify for the historic preservation income tax credit pursuant to section 235-110.97, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI WAL, FIN  SB1257
HB1164
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 parties, minus administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, FIN  SB1135
HB1165
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.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on TRN/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI TRN/EEP, FIN  SB1001
HB1166
Firearms Insurance
RELATING TO FIREARMS INSURANCE.
Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA, CPC  SB1494
HB1167
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HLT, FIN  SB928
HB1168
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 most recent decennial United States census.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB927
HB1169
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI TRN/WAL, FIN  SB1006
HB1170
Housing; Accessory Dwelling Unit; HCDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD HSG, ECD, FIN
HB1171
Visitor security surcharge; Aircraft Passenger Tickets ($)
RELATING TO POLICE OFFICERS.
Establishes a visitor security surcharge on overseas aircraft passenger tickets arriving and departing the state excluding inter-island for the purpose of recruiting and retaining police offices.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TOU/TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD TOU/TRN, JHA, FIN
HB1172
Unsecured Bail; Conditions of Release
RELATING TO BAIL.
Authorizes the court to release a defendant in custody on unsecured bail.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD JHA, FIN
HB1173
Amendments to Hawaii Constitution; Initiative; Referendum; Recall (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.
Adds new sections to the Hawaii Constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Specifies a procedure for vote recalls.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD JHA, FIN
HB1174
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Leases; Modernization
RELATING TO LEASES.
Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1175
Policing; Interagency Coordination; Homelessness; Behavioral Health; Mental Health; Appropriation; Report ($)
RELATING TO INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaii, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto, Tam HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN
HB1176
Diversion, Reentry, and Rehabilitation; Services and Programs; Recidivism Prevention Pilot Program; Offender Reset Program; PSD; Judiciary; Hawaii Paroling Authority; DHS; DOH; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATION.
Appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive approach to successful prisoner reentry and integration that provides supports to inmates while incarcerated and after their release. Establishes a pilot program within the Judiciary to allow minor children to remain with their mothers while the mothers are participating in therapeutic, drug treatment, or other residential programs. Establishes within the Judiciary a 5-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of the housing voucher program; child care voucher program; and employer income tax credit program. Establishes within the Department of Public Safety an offender reset program to oversee development and implementation of comprehensive pre- and post-release programs to assist offenders who are transitioning back into the community. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Public Safety, Judiciary, Hawaii Paroling Authority, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GANADEN, AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, Chun, Matsumoto HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN
HB1177
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Lands; Leases; Military
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND DISPOSITIONS.
Establishes duration, environmental, and other restrictions on public lands leased to the military.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE WAL/CMV, JHA, FIN
HB1178
CIP; Thirty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA FIN
HB1179
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN  SB893
HB1180
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN  SB892
HB1181
DHS; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Employer; Fines; Appropriation ($)
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 passedthrough 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 any 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.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD, ICHIYAMA HUS, JHA, FIN
HB1182 HD2
DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; EIS; Non-potable Water Wells; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for the preparation of an environmental impact statement for lessees to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa agricultural park. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM, with Senator Elefante voting "No". TODD, GATES, KAHALOA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI AEN/WTL, WAM
HB1185 HD1
Transit-oriented Development; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Counties; DBEDT; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for statewide planning and coordination for transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WARD HSG/WAL, FIN  SB1191
HB1186 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, TODD TRN, JHA, FIN  SB1098
HB1187 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, TODD TRN, JHA, FIN  SB1097
HB1188 HD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Eligibility; Exemption; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the department of human services to establish a state corollary to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for certain higher education students. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAM, TODD HUS, FIN
HB1189
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHEM, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, POEPOE, Alcos WAL, FIN  SB1034
HB1190
Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; Department of Taxation; State Net Worth
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, POEPOE ECD, FIN  SB925
HB1191
Gender Representation; Corporate Boards; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, POEPOE CPC, JHA  SB174
HB1192 HD1
Legislative Reference Bureau; Public Access Room; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; DOE; UH; Appropriation ($)
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. Requires the department of education and university of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the public access room for the outreach and engagement program. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD GVO, WAM  SB749
HB1193 HD1 SD2
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. 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, firstserved basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). HOLT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, TODD EET, WAM
HB1194 HD2 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Designates the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization as the district organization for purposes of implementing the United States Economic Development Administration-approved comprehensive economic development strategy. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HOLT, BELATTI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TODD EET, WAM
HB1195
BOE; DOE; Comprehensive Sexuality Education
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Adds specific requirements for sexuality health education programs funded by the State. Requires the Board of Education and Department of Education to collaborate to provide curricula information to the public. Requires students to be excused from the provided instruction upon the written request of the student's parent or legal guardian.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, HLT, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, KILA, PIERICK, TAM EDN, HLT
HB1196
Agricultural Parks; Department of Agriculture; Performance and Management Audit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the state auditor to conduct a performance and management audit of the ten agriculture parks operated by the agricultural resource management division of the department of agriculture.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE AGR, FIN
HB1197
Medicaid; Adult Dental Benefits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to DHS to restore basic adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees. Requires DHS to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for this expenditure.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HUS/HLT, FIN
HB1198
DOH; Prevent Suicide Hawaii Taskforce
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the prevent suicide Hawaii taskforce within the Department of Health. Requires the task force to make annual recommendations to the Legislature on ways to reduce suicide rates in the State by 25% by 2025. Dissolves the task force on 1/1/2027.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, Alcos HLT, FIN
HB1199
Domestic Violence Policy; Law Enforcement Agencies; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIZUNO, AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE JHA, FIN
HB1201 HD1 SD1
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Federal Aviation Act; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/31/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. MATAYOSHI, AIU, BELATTI, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS HHS/TCA, JDC
HB1202 HD1
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Belatti, Kapela, Martinez LGO, FIN
HB1203 HD2
Taxation; Tax Credit; Child Care; Employer; Department of Taxation; DHS
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an employer child care tax credit for employers who provide or sponsor approved child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Martinez LBT, WAM
HB1204 HD1 SD1
Public School Education; Scholarship; Tuition; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the Public Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to provide students who are residents of the State with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a public school classroom of the Department of Education or Hawaii public charter school, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HRE/EDU, WAM
HB1206 HD2
DAGS; State Permits; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish a state permit pilot program to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD, Amato GVO, TCA, WAM  SB618
HB1207
Taxation; Income Tax Rates.
RELATING TO INCOME TAX REDUCTION.
Simplifies the tax structure to four brackets and reduces the tax rate.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD ECD, FIN
HB1208
CIP; 41st Representative District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 41st Representative District.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS FIN
HB1209
Loitering; Public Property; Homelessness; Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of homeless persons.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, KILA, PIERICK, Garcia, Lamosao, Matsumoto HLT, JHA, FIN
HB1210
Alternative Sports League; High School Students; West Oahu ($)
RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE SPORTS LEAGUES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Requires the Department of Education to create and manage a sports league for high school students in West Oahu, to further aid the development of high school students. This league is open to all high school students, regardless of whether the student attends a public, private, charter, or home school.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ALCOS, AMATO, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK EDN, FIN
HB1211 HD1
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Homeless Services Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes the homeless services fund. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the homeless services fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, PERRUSO WAL, FIN
HB1212 HD1
Water Neutrality; Commission on Water Resource Management; Task Force; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER NEUTRALITY.
Establishes the water neutrality task force to develop a plan for Hawaii to become water-neutral by the year 2050. Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM WTL/AEN, WAM
HB1213
Counties; General Powers; Rental Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes each county to regulate the number of rental motor vehicles within the county.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 POEPOE, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO, Belatti, Ganaden, Martinez TRN, CPC, FIN
HB1214
CIP; Thirteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 POEPOE FIN
HB1215
District Boundary Amendments; Counties; Land Use Commission
RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.
Permits the counties to make district boundary amendments without consideration from the land use commission for certain classifications of land parcels with an area of fifty acres or less.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 5 AIU, HASHIMOTO HSG/WAL, JHA
HB1216
Cannabis; Marijuana; Personal Use; Legalization; Administration; Sales; Taxation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority, which shall have oversight over the personal use of cannabis. Legalizes and regulates the personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Regulates the cultivation and sale of small amounts of cannabis. Transfers certain regulatory powers regarding medical cannabis dispensaries to the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority. Imposes taxes upon cannabis sales. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1217 HD2 SD1
Cannabis; Medical Use; Patients; Caregivers; Cultivation; Grow Sites
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits any person other than those authorized pursuant to chapter 329, part IX or chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from cultivating, producing, manufacturing, distributing, possessing, or dispensing cannabis for medical use. Clarifies that the definition of "distribution" within the definition of "medical use" is limited to the transfer of cannabis and cannabis paraphernalia from the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver to the qualifying patient. Clarifies that the authorization for the medical use of cannabis does not apply to the cultivation, handling, or possession of a qualifying patient's cannabis for medical use, unless the person is the qualifying patient or the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver. Increases the restriction on the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to fifty, unless an exemption is obtained by the Department of Health, and authorizes the Department of Public Safety to inspect grow sites for compliance. Establishes that a person who is not a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient or medical cannabis dispensary under chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not be afforded certain protections. Authorizes only a qualifying patient or their designated primary caregiver to cultivate cannabis after December 31, 2024. Repeals a provision in existing law that exempts certain qualifying patients from obtaining medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from authorized sources. Prohibits the mischaracterization or disguise of transactions arising out of the production, manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis intended for medical use as another type of compensation or expense. Clarifies that no qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient shall use butane or any other...(see document for full description) (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS HHS, JDC/WAM  SB1570
HB1218
Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Certification; Patients
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Amends the dispensary program licensing fee structure. Adds or clarifies signage, manufactured cannabis product, packaging, escort, and background check requirements for the medical cannabis dispensary program. Establishes annual reporting requirements to increase public transparency regarding the medical cannabis registry program. Makes various housekeeping amendments.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB962
HB1219 HD1
Cannabis; Cannabis Propagules; Cannabis Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Dispensing Limits and Restrictions
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Defines "cannabis cutting" and "cannabis propagule". Amends the definition of "cannabis" to include cannabis propagules and cannabis cuttings. Allows qualifying patients and primary caregivers who are authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical use to purchase cannabis propagules and cannabis cuttings from licensed dispensaries in the State under certain conditions. Establishes quantity limits and quality requirements for the dispensing of cannabis propagules and cannabis cuttings. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS, YAMASHITA HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1104
HB1220
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 NISHIMOTO JHA, FIN  SB1483
HB1221 HD1
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 1/1/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). TAKENOUCHI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB165
HB1222
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".
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 3 AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO LMG, JHA  SB613
HB1223 HD1
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of department of education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after five years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position. Establishes a similar teacher loan program for public charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM, Matsumoto EDU, WAM  SB1137
HB1224
HHFDC; Rental Assistance Program; Reserve Percentage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, 50% of the project's units for certain low-income tenants in order to be eligible for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TAM HSG, FIN  SB1139
HB1225
Income Tax; Landlord Low-Income Tenant Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, POEPOE, TAM, Matsumoto HSG, FIN  SB1152
HB1226
CIP; Eleventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO FIN
HB1227
OHA; Native Hawaiians; Properties; Kakaako Makai; Claims
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.
Formally recognizes that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is not barred from pursuing and may negotiate with respect to public land trust claims not addressed in Act 15, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, ALCOS, COCHRAN, GARCIA, PIERICK, Amato, Ganaden WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1228
Hawaii Community Development Authority; OHA; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes raising the building height limit to 400 feet for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to authorize 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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, COCHRAN, PIERICK WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1229
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Funeral Directors; Cemetery Salespersons; Death Care Industry Board; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE DEATH CARE INDUSTRY.
Establishes the death care industry board to regulate the practices of funeral directing and cemetery sales. Establishes the death care industry board special fund. Requires funeral directors and cemetery salespersons to be licensed.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, COCHRAN, Ganaden HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1230
Spaceport; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism ($)
RELATING TO A SPACE CORPORATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Space Corporation to develop a spaceport.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, WARD, Garrett, Matsumoto ECD, FIN
HB1231 HD1
Penal Code; Criminal Property Damage; Business Property; Increased Penalty
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Amends the misdemeanor offense of criminal property damage in the third degree to include intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another that is used in a business operation, without the other's consent in an amount exceeding $100. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to JDC. SOUZA, COCHRAN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JDC
HB1232
Hawaii Paroling Authority; Corrections; Inmates; Breastfeeding; Place of Imprisonment; Contraception
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Authorizes certain inmates to either directly breastfeed any of the inmate's eligible children or to express milk for delivery to the child and to elect to be committed to a correctional facility in the inmate's home county. Requires the Hawaii Paroling Authority to provide free contraception to parolees.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE CMV, JHA, FIN
HB1233 HD2
UH; TIM; Carrying Capacity; Study; DOH; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the School of Travel Industry Management of the University of Hawaii to conduct a study that assesses the tourism social carrying capacity for each of the islands of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai. Requires the School of Travel Industry Management to consult with the Department of Health and Department of Land and Natural Resources and allows the school to consult with other entities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HRE/EET, WAM. HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Chun HRE/EET, WAM
HB1234
David Loasby Law; Snorkels; Masks; Water Rescues; Empirical Data Reporting; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DATA ABOUT SNORKELS AND MASKS.
Requires first responders to record in the incident report for each water rescue event the type of snorkel and mask, if any, worn by the person who was rescued or recovered. Appropriates funds to the department of health to update reporting system technology.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Chun JHA, CPC
HB1235 HD2
DPS; Adult Correctional Officers; Control Rooms; Cameras; Body Cameras; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Appropriates funds for purchasing digital cameras for all adult correctional officer control rooms at state correctional facilities and body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC, WAM. HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM PSM, JDC, WAM  SB1470
HB1236 HD2
Affordable Housing; Banks; Assets; Aggregate Investments
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Allows a bank to invest, in aggregate, up to two per cent of the bank's total assets in limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations formed to invest in affordable housing residential properties. Requires approval from the commissioner of financial institutions to exceed this amount. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). QUINLAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LAMOSAO, NAKASHIMA HSG, CPC, FIN  SB764
HB1237 HD1
Green User Fee Program; State and County Parks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A GREEN USER FEE PROGRAM.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish a green user fee program to collect user fees for certain parks. Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a mobile application for the green user fee program. Exempts certain individuals from the green user fee program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD TOU, WAL, FIN
HB1238 HD1
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodations operators. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). QUINLAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, Belatti, Kobayashi TOU, CPC, FIN  SB1102
HB1239 HD1
Tourism Liaison Officer; Office of the Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). QUINLAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO TOU, FIN  SB112
HB1240
Shuttle; Haleiwa; Turtle Bay Resort; Pilot Program; Transportation; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a two-year pilot program for a shuttle to operate between Haleiwa and Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's north shore. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN TOU, FIN
HB1241 HD2
Land Surveyors; Assistants; Right of Entry; Private Property; Trespass
RELATING TO RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS.
Authorizes professional land surveyors and their assistants to enter private property to perform land surveying, subject to certain provisions. Shields land surveyors and their assistants from prosecution under criminal trespass laws when performing their duties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN, JDC. NAKASHIMA, LOWEN, ONISHI, TODD CPN, JDC  SB1468
HB1242
Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to take licensing examinations before completing other requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1444
HB1243 HD1
East Hawaii Community Development District; Established; Hawaii Community Development Authority; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EAST HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the east Hawaii community development district and board. Requires the department of land and natural resources to transfer certain leases within the district to the board. Repeals the Hilo community economic district. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TODD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1244 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the state rent supplement program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). HASHIMOTO, AIU, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, ONISHI, TODD HSG, FIN  SB1255
HB1245 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Statewide Air Ambulance Network System; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). HASHIMOTO, AMATO, POEPOE HHS, WAM  SB1435
HB1246 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; General Obligation Bonds; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and to finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds with the funds to be deposited into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature on the housing units to be generated by the infrastructure projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HASHIMOTO, AIU HOU, WAM
HB1247
Hawaii Environmental Policy Act; Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Affordable Housing; Project Segmentation
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Exempts affordable housing and certain qualifying housing development projects from HEPA. Establishes a definition of "program" and "project" to preempt the existing definitions under section 11-200.1-2, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and narrow the existing interpretation that requires analysis of tangentially related projects. Amends the applicability and requirements section of HEPA to clarify when multiple actions must be considered in the same environmental review document for the purposes of project segmentation. Expands the requirement that project opponents must exhaust their administrative remedies as a prerequisite to litigation to apply to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Retroactively applies to projects that received approval for their environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on or after August 9, 2019.
(H) 2/3/2023- The committee(s) on HSG/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO, AIU, WOODSON HSG/EEP, JHA, FIN  SB1436
HB1248 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). KAHALOA, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto AEN, WAM  SB1259
HB1249
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CAI/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 KAHALOA, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM CAI/WAL, FIN  SB1525
HB1250 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Mamaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAM CPN/AEN, WAM  SB1487
HB1251
Seeking of Medical or Law Enforcement Assistance; Sex Trade; Prostitution
RELATING TO THE SEEKING OF ASSISTANCE.
Provides protections to individuals involved in the sex trade from the consequences under criminal law of disclosing their engagement or being identified as engaging in prostitution while in the course of seeking medical or law enforcement assistance.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM JHA
HB1252 HD2
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates; HHFDC
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Tam EEP, HSG, FIN  SB1460
HB1253
Honolua Bay Special Fund; Honolua Bay Advisory Board; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HONOLUA BAY.
Establishes the Honolua Bay Special Fund for conservation purposes and the upkeep and maintenance of Lipoa Point. Establishes a Honolua Bay Advisory Board to administer the Honolua Bay Special Fund and oversee the conservation of Honolua Bay. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include and incorporate Honolua Bay into the Division of State Parks' online reservation system. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, Matsumoto WAL, FIN  SB1153
HB1254 HD1
DLNR; Homelessness Coordinator; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish homelessness coordinator positions on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii island within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM. COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN HHS/WTL, WAM  SB1144
HB1256 HD1
DOE; Schools; Employees; Campuses; Housing; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Maui campus housing pilot program, to be administered by the school facilities authority which shall make on-campus housing available to employees at Lahainaluna and Kulanihakoi high schools on the island of Maui. Requires the school facilities authority and department of education to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Belatti HSG, EDN, FIN  SB1596
HB1257
CIP; Fourteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN FIN
HB1258
CIP; Twenty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-sixth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI FIN
HB1259 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KAHALOA, HOLT, KILA ECD, CPC, FIN  SB1571
HB1260 HD1
Address Confidentiality; Department of Law Enforcement; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
Changes the governmental entity responsible for the administration of the address confidentiality program from the office of the lieutenant governor to the department of the law enforcement. Authorizes the department of law enforcement to contract the services of a third party to administer certain services of the program. Appropriates funds for the address confidentiality program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. ICHIYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS PSM/JDC, WAM  SB1527
HB1261 HD2
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Division of Financial Institutions; Special Purpose Digital Currency Companies; Licensure; Digital Currency Innovation Lab; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM. SAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Alcos CPN, WAM
HB1262
DCCA; Broadband Service Providers; Informational Reports
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Repeals the requirement for broadband service providers to submit census-block level reports to the department of commerce and consumer affairs, for consistency with new Federal Communications Commission requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAYAMA HET, CPC
HB1263 HD2 SD2
Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Director of Finance; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Department of Health; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals 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. Authorizes 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. Appropriates moneys to fund incentive payments. Establishes and appropriates moneys to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE savings program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Kobayashi HHS, WAM
HB1264
Health Care; Nurse Licensure Compact; Multistate Licensure
RELATING TO NURSES.
Requires state participation in the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS LGO, HLT, CPC
HB1265
School Psychologists; Licensure; Hawaii Teacher Standards and School Psychologists Board
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes licensure for school psychologists consistent with National Association of School Psychologists standards. Clarifies that the exemptions from licensure as a psychologist apply to those persons employed as school psychologists by an educational institution and practicing only within a school setting. Prohibits private practice by school psychologists. Renames the Hawaii teacher standards board the Hawaii teacher standards and school psychologists board; amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists and requires the board to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2026.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to EDN/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 SAYAMA, BELATTI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, Kobayashi EDN/HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1266 HD2
Food Donations; Wild Game
RELATING TO FOOD DONATIONS.
Allows wild game to be donated as food. (HD2)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, PERRUSO AEN/HHS, JDC
HB1267 HD1
DLNR; Ka‘ena Point State Park, Makua, Keawa‘ula ($)
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 Ka‘ena point state park, Makua, and Keawa‘ula regions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO WTL, WAM  SB1258
HB1268 HD1
UH Sea Grant College Program; Statewide Strategic Five-Year Plan for Aquaculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to contract with an independent consultant for the development of a statewide strategic five-year plan for aquaculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD HET, WAL, FIN
HB1269
Agricultural Districts; Food Hubs
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Amends the qualifications for food hubs located in agricultural districts.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TODD AGR, CPC
HB1270 HD1
Hemp; Task Force; Department of Agriculture; Department of Health
RELATING TO HEMP.
Establishes a task force to gather data and information and make recommendations to the legislature on strategies and actions to support a vibrant hemp industry, agriculture, and rural economic development. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). GATES, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Belatti AGR, FIN
HB1271
Single Occupant Vehicle Fee Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOV LANE USAGE.
Establishes a three-year pilot project that authorizes a vehicle with a single occupant to use the zipper lane for a fee. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the pilot project.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, Alcos, Matsumoto TRN, FIN
HB1272
Relating to school choice scholarship program
RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Provides students access to nonpublic schools through school choice scholarship program, which provides grants to eligible entities to allocate funds to eligible students for enrollment in nonpublic schools based upon financial need.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, GARCIA EDN, FIN
HB1273
Inheritance and Estate Tax Repeal, DoTax
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX.
Repeals Chapters 236D and 236E inheritance and estate tax.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, WARD ECD, FIN
HB1274
Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax savings account for down-payment.
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Updating the Individual Housing Account (IHA) statutes to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, Alcos HSG, FIN
HB1275
Prohibiting chemical abortions.
RELATING TO PROHIBITING CHEMICAL ABORTIONS.
Relating to abortions; prohibiting chemical abortion drugs for abortions as specified; providing exceptions; providing a criminal penalty for violating the prohibition on use of chemical abortion drugs for abortions; providing definitions; specifying exceptions; making conforming amendments.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, Alcos, Garcia HLT/JHA
HB1276 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, WARD, Cochran, Lowen TRN, FIN  SB1243
HB1277
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, WARD, Cochran, Lowen CPC, FIN  SB143
HB1278 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)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD TRN/EEP, FIN  SB965
HB1279
Crime; Unconditional Release; Pre-trial Release; Bail
RELATING TO BAIL.
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release. Requires the court to consider conditioning pre-trial release on nonfinancial conditions before ordering bail if unconditional release is inappropriate.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS JHA/CMV, FIN
HB1280
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM CMV, JHA, FIN  SB347
HB1281
Vehicles; Operation; Intoxicants; Blood Alcohol Concentration
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO JHA
HB1282 HD1
Manoa Stream; Maintenance; City and County of Honolulu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF MANOA STREAM.
Appropriates funds for the city and county of Honolulu to perform maintenance activities to benefit Manoa stream. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). GARRETT WAL, FIN
HB1283
CIP; Twenty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 GARRETT FIN
HB1284
Relating to discrimination based on political affiliation.
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination by employers based on political affiliation. Prohibits unfair discriminatory practices that deny, or attempt to deny, a person the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodation based on political affiliation.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 WARD LGO, JHA
HB1285
Aloha Stadium; Naming Rights; Economic Recovery
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Stadium Authority to sell the naming rights to Aloha Stadium and its facilities.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD ECD, FIN
HB1286
State Capitol; DAGS; DPS; Security; Parking ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the Legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the State Capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the Capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the Capitol district. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD LMG, FIN
HB1287
Right to Repair; Digital Electronic Equipment; Repairs; Original Equipment Manufacturers; Independent Repair Providers
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD CPC, FIN
HB1288
Tip Credit; Repeal
RELATING TO TIPPED EMPLOYEES.
Repeals the authority of employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAM LGO, FIN
HB1289
Environmental Assessments; Historic Sites; Waikiki
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Removes historic sites and the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WAL, JHA
HB1290 HD1
DOT; Bicycle Paths; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for a protected bicycle path in Puna. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). ILAGAN, TODD TRN, FIN
HB1291 HD1
Family Court; Minors; Foster Custody; Tort Action
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when appointing a master to investigate a potential tort claim and when authorizing the filing of a tort claim on behalf of an injured child, including the opportunity for an injured child to obtain outside legal representation. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, JHA
HB1292
DLNR; Waste-to-Energy; Solid Waste Diversion; Sustainable Energy
RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility on land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
(H) 2/16/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, SAIKI, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WOODSON, Poepoe EEP, FIN  SB1247
HB1293
Egg-laying Hens; Confinement Standards; Agriculture; Certification
RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS.
Beginning no later than 1/1/2025: requires farm owners or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with certain standards, with exceptions; prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a manner that violates certain standards, with exceptions; and requires the department of agriculture to certify a business owner or operator who sells shell eggs or egg products within the State.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM AGR, CPC
HB1295 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Chicken and Egg Farmers; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FARMS.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide grants to qualified chicken and egg farmers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Poepoe AGR, CPC, FIN
HB1296 HD1 SD1
DOH; Early Intervention Services; Working Group; Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
Establishes an Early Intervention Services Working Group within the Department of Health to study and recommend ways to assist and support deaf and hard of hearing children, including implementation strategies. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI HHS, WAM
HB1297
Condominium Associations; Registration; Documents; Records
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires registration for condominium associations to be 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 association registration. Broadens the list of documents an association must be maintained. Clarifies when such documents must be provided to unit owners.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB1201
HB1298
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 AIU (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JHA  SB1512
HB1299
CIP; Thirty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-second representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU FIN
HB1300 HD2 SD1
Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursements; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Appropriation ($)
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. Requires psychologist license applicants to possess a doctoral degree and complete certain supervised experience requirements before sitting for the licensing examination. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). CHUN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PIERICK, POEPOE, Matsumoto HHS/CPN, WAM  SB343
HB1301 HD1 SD1
University of Hawaii; Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. Requires the Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HRE, WAM
HB1302 HD1
Excessive Amplified Noise Control; Public Sidewalks; Mixed-Use and Residential Zones; Penalties; Pilot Program; Waikiki Special District; Department of Health; Honolulu Police Department; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a two-year pilot program to require the department of health to implement the excessive amplified noise control regulation in the Waikiki Special District, which prohibits, with certain exceptions, the emission of excessive amplified noise during certain hours on public sidewalks near certain locations in areas zoned as mixed-use or residential without prior approval from the director of health. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the department of health to adopt rules and report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). CHUN, TAM HLT, JHA, FIN  SB1418
HB1303 HD1 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Water Use Reduction Pilot Programs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply to create a pilot program that incentivizes residential homeowners in certain dry areas to replace landscaping and irrigation with alternatives that reduce water use. Requires report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD PSM/WTL, WAM
HB1304
CIP; Nineteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM FIN
HB1305
Development; Counties; Nonprofit Corporations; Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-INITIATED DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes any county with a population of 500,000 or more to form partnerships with certain qualifying nonprofit corporations to execute community-initiated development project within the county. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KONG ECD, FIN
HB1306
Firearms; Concealed Carry; Open Carry; Licenses
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes county police departments to issue a person a license to carry a handgun in all counties of the State. Extends the expiration date of a license from 1 year to 5 years. Repeals "proper cause" requirements invalidated by the United States Supreme Court in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct. 2111 (2022).
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 KONG JHA, FIN
HB1307
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 KONG EDN, FIN  SB850
HB1308
DOH; DHS; Fingerprinting; Healthcare Facility; Criminal History Record Check
RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING.
Prohibits the department of health from requiring an applicant, operator, employee, or adult volunteer at a healthcare facility or, in the case of a healthcare facility operated in a private residence, any adult living in the home other than the client, to consent to fingerprinting except in connection with the initial licensing or certification of the individual or healthcare facility. In the case of a healthcare facility operated in a private residence, any adult living in the home other than the client, who was not living in the home at the time of initial licensing of certification, shall not be required to be fingerprinted more than once. Resets initial fingerprinting and background check requirements if the licensee terminates the license and later applies for a new license. Provides that the department of human services shall not require service providers who have direct contact with individuals receiving adult services to be fingerprinted as part of the criminal history record check process more than once.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MARTINEZ, KILA, LAMOSAO, Amato, Marten HLT/HUS, JHA
HB1309 HD1
CCFFH; ARCH Type-I; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Medicaid; DHS; State Supplemental Payments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Appropriates funds for state supplemental payments to certain care homes that care for clients eligible for federal supplemental security income or public assistance, or both. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MARTINEZ, HASHIMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO HLT/HUS, FIN
HB1310
CIP; Fortieth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fortieth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ FIN
HB1311
Office of Senior Citizen Affairs; Kupuna Benefits Program; Lieutenant Governor; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SENIOR CITIZENS.
Establishes a temporary office of senior citizen affairs in the office of the lieutenant governor. Establishes the kupuna benefits program, to be administered by the office of senior citizen affairs. Establishes a kupuna benefits program tax credit for certain businesses who provide benefits or special privileges to participants of the kupuna benefits program. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1312
Red Hill Water Contamination; Reimbursement; Civilian Residents DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the department of health to reimburse civilian households in Iroquois Point, and any other affected area, for costs incurred due to the 2021-2022 Red Hill water contamination.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN
HB1313 HD1
Haiku Valley; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Haiku Valley Cultural Preserve Commission; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAIKU VALLEY.
Establishes the Haiku valley cultural preserve commission with OHA to provide policy and management oversight of the Haiku valley cultural preserve. Establishes the Haiku valley cultural preserve special fund. Authorizes the department of Hawaiian home lands to negotiate an agreement for license or other terms of use of Haiku valley with the office of Hawaiian affairs. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1314 HD1
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, rather than actually comply, with all applicable requirements to qualify for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice and an opportunity to cure requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KITAGAWA ECD, FIN  SB795
HB1315
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 KITAGAWA LGO/EEP, FIN  SB1261
HB1316
Firearms; Carry License; Possession; Display
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires licensees who carry firearms concealed or unconcealed outside their residence to have their carry license in their immediate possession and display the license upon the demand of law enforcement officers when being lawfully detained.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM JHA
HB1317
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP/WAL, AGR/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD EEP/WAL, AGR/HLT, FIN  SB1597
HB1318
Board of Land and Natural Resources; DLNR; Counties; Wharfs; Launching Ramps; Small Boat Harbors; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Transfers from the Department of Natural Resources certain wharfs, launching ramps, and small boat harbors on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors.
(H) 2/2/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. COCHRAN, AMATO, GANADEN, PERRUSO WAL, JHA, FIN  SB1477
HB1319 HD2
Traffic Code; Bicycles; Motorcycles; Mopeds; Intersection; Inoperative Vehicle Detection Device
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Allows operators of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds to proceed through an intersection on a steady red signal during certain hours if the traffic signal is controlled by a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, motorcycle, or moped. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/31/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, Amato TCA, JDC
HB1320
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Port Infrastructure; Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, MORIKAWA TRN, WAL, FIN  SB1475
HB1321
Department of Transportation; City and County of Honolulu; Makakilo Drive Extension; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA TRN, FIN
HB1322
Fireworks; Police; Enforcement; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires each county to establish within its police department a fireworks-focused enforcement unit. Requires annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of each unit. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA JHA, FIN
HB1323
State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History; Iolani Palace; Maintenance and Operating Costs; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF MONARCHY HISTORY.
Appropriates moneys to the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History (Iolani Palace) for operating and maintenance expenses.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3 SOUZA, COCHRAN, KAHALOA, WARD, Garcia CAI, FIN
HB1324
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SOUZA, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, Alcos HLT, CPC, FIN  SB339
HB1325
Post-Conviction Review; Habeas Corpus; Criminal Conviction
RELATING TO WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS.
Sets forth requirements under which a convicted person may seek review for a criminal conviction.
(H) 2/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SOUZA JHA
HB1326 HD1 SD1
Packaging Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling Plan and Program; DOH; Producer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Zero Waste Initiative to, among other things, manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy. Establishes the Packaging Waste Advisory Council. Allows the establishment of a nonprofit producer responsibility organization. Requires the Department of Health to develop an assessment of statewide needs to determine the resources required to reduce packaging waste by seventy per cent from the baseline amount by 2035 and develop a program proposal and draft legislation to establish a producer-funded Packaging Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN AEN/HHS, WAM
HB1327 HD2 SD1
Educational Supplies; Tax Credit; Schools; Educators
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaii state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 4/14/2023- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 800). WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD WAM
HB1328 HD1
Charter Schools; Facilities Funding; Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Provides funding for rental or lease of facilities under legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDN, FIN
HB1330 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; School Bus Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for school bus services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDU, WAM
HB1331 HD1
DOE; School Supply Subsidy Pilot Program; Extension; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Extends the school supply subsidy pilot program established pursuant to Act 142, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, for an additional two years. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN
HB1332
Abortion; Pain Capable; Dismemberment; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3 GARCIA HLT/JHA
HB1333
Social Media Platforms; Censorship; Safeguards.
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP.
Prohibits social media platforms from engaging in censorship of candidates for elected office and other users.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, JHA, referral sheet 3 GARCIA HET, JHA
HB1334
Mental Health Crisis Response; DOH AMHD coordinator position; appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE.
Appropriates funds for three areas of Mental Health Crisis Response: Increased funding for 988 Hawaii CARES, creates a position for a statewide crisis mobile outreach coordinator with the goal to have statewide response 24/7, funding to increase mental health crisis stabilization bed capacity in all counties.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA HLT, FIN
HB1335
Criminal Procedure; Arrest; Citation; Court Appearance; Appearance Ticket
RELATING TO ARRESTS.
Provides that after making an arrest, a police officer may issue to the arrestee an appearance ticket that states the date and time of the initial court appearance, and thereafter release the arrestee from custody. Broadens the range of offenses for which a police officer may issue a citation in lieu of making an arrest, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 2/7/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, KAPELA, TARNAS, Belatti, Kobayashi JHA
HB1336 HD2
Courts; Corrections; Arrests; Pretrial Release; Parole; Revocation
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Part I: Expands the authorized issuance of citations in lieu of arrests. Authorizes a grace period after a missed initial court appearance. Part II: Amends various provisions related to pretrial release. Part III: Allows the court to order substance abuse assessment and treatment. Prohibits the arrest of a parolee, or the revocation of parole, solely due to the defendant having one positive test for drug use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. GANADEN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Kobayashi PSM, JDC
HB1337
Psilocybin; Department of Health; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS, Chun HLT, CPC  SB1454
HB1338
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MIZUNO HSG, CPC, FIN  SB1463
HB1339 HD1
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 sixty days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Increases the required notice period for intent to terminate for week-to-week tenancies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Kong voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE HSG, CPC, FIN  SB1464
HB1340 HD2 SD2
Temporary Breakthrough Therapy Designation Advisory Council; Department of Health; Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Director of Health to establish a Temporary Breakthrough Therapy Designation Advisory Council within 3 months of certain breakthrough therapy designation approvals by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, POEPOE, Matayoshi HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1531
HB1341 HD1
Medicaid; Home and Community-Based Services; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of medicaid home and community-based services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HUS/HLT, FIN  SB1474
HB1342
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi HLT, FIN  SB161
HB1343 HD1
DHS; Office of the Reproductive Health Care Access Coordinator; Reproductive Health Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Office of the Reproductive Health Care Access Coordinator within the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Lamosao, Matsumoto, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS HUS/HLT, FIN
HB1345 HD1
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Pilot Program; Apprenticeship; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a five-year pilot program to be implemented by the Hawaii teacher standards board to provide an educational pathway for teacher licensure or staff certification for cultural practitioners. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). TARNAS EDN, FIN
HB1346
CIP; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TARNAS FIN
HB1347
Traffic Safety; Department of Transportation; Construction Projects; Exemptions; Historic Preservation; Archeological Review; Environmental Impact Statement Law; Hawaii Public Procurement Code
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows the Director of Transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review, the environmental impact statement law, and the Hawaii public procurement code under certain conditions.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD TRN, WAL/LGO, FIN  SB1535
HB1348 HD2
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2023- The committee(s) on CPN/AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-23 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD CPN/AEN, JDC  SB1574
HB1349
CIP; Sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 KAHALOA FIN
HB1350 HD2
Food and Drug Administration; Food Safety Modernization Act; Certification; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a GroupGAP food safety training and certification program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. KAHALOA AEN, WAM  SB1588
HB1351
Conveyance Tax; Fee Schedule; Properties Sold by Foreign Entities or Non-resident Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Amends the conveyance tax by adding a fee schedule for properties that are sold by foreign entities or non-resident foreign nationals.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Ganaden WAL, FIN
HB1352
Short-Time Compensation Program; DLIR
RELATING TO THE SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
Establishes the short-time compensation program to allow employees to receive reduced compensation when employers reduce work hours in lieu of layoffs.
(H) 2/14/2023- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, FIN
HB1353 HD1
DLIR; Unemployment Insurance; Positions; System Upgrades; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.
Appropriates funds for unemployment insurance specialist and unemployment insurance assistant positions within the department of labor and industrial relations to prepare and support the unemployment insurance modernization project. Appropriates funds to upgrade and modernize the unemployment insurance system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/27/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, FIN
HB1354
Employment; Compensation Disclosure; Job Listing
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
Requires certain job listings to include an hourly rate or salary range. Takes effect 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 LAMOSAO, HOLT LGO, JHA
HB1355 HD1
Real Property; Trespass; Civil Infraction; Penalties
RELATING TO CIVIL TRESPASS.
Amends the offense of simple trespass to establish the civil infraction of trespass onto real property and monetary penalties therefor. Provides that a violator shall be issued a citation. Requires violations to be adjudicated in the district courts using a system similar to that used for adjudicating traffic infractions and emergency period infractions. Requires the judiciary to have established and implemented no later than 1/1/2024 the system to adjudicate citations for civil trespass. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Marten excused (2). LAMOSAO, AIU, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, KILA, TAKENOUCHI JHA, FIN
HB1356 HD1 SD1
Adult Residential Care Homes; Developmental Disabilities Domiciliary Homes; Medicaid; Enhanced Payments; COVID-19 Costs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT CARE.
Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments for coronavirus disease 2019-related costs and lost revenues to adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes that are caring for residents who receive Medicaid benefits, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ HHS, WAM
HB1357 HD1 SD2
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2023, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $767. Beginning on 7/1/2023, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $875. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ HHS, WAM
HB1358
Respite Care; Operators; Type I Adult Residential Care Homes; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESPITE CARE.
Requires the department of health to provide respite care, paid for by the State, to operators of certain care homes.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ HLT, FIN
HB1360
CIP; Fifteenth Representative District; Seventeenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth and seventeenth representative districts.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA FIN
HB1361
Stadium Authority; Stadium Development District; DBEDT; Transfer; Repeal
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Transfers powers, duties, and functions of stadium authority to DBEDT. Repeals stadium authority.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 YAMASHITA LGO/ECD, FIN
HB1362 HD2
Taxation; Pass-through Entity; S Corporations; Partnerships
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
Authorizes certain entities to elect to pay Hawaii income tax at the entity level through pass-through entities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM  SB1437
HB1364
DOTAX; Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Renames the refundable food/excise tax credit and makes the credit nonrefundable. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to issue the tax credit to taxpayers annually rather than requiring taxpayers to file for the credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.
(H) 2/8/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA ECD, FIN
HB1365 HD1
Working Group; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Child Welfare System; Adoption Assistance; Legal Guardianship Permanency Assistance; Support and Resources; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes the Malama Ohana working group within the office of wellness and resilience to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's child welfare system. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of human services for various support and resources for the child welfare services branch and the families they serve. Appropriates funds to the office of wellness and resilience for the working group. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). MIZUNO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Garcia HUS, FIN
HB1367 HD1
Medicaid; Reimbursements; Medicare; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, WARD, Alcos, Garcia HUS/HLT, FIN  SB397
HB1368 HD1
Hospital Sustainability Program; Hospital Sustainability Fee; Department of Human Services; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Makes various updates to the hospital sustainability program, including amending the definition of "private hospital"; clarifying the uses of the hospital sustainability program special fund; increasing various hospital sustainability fee caps; requiring DHS to consult and negotiate with the hospital trade association regarding fee participation and rates; clarifying when the hospital sustainability fee shall be discontinued and the distribution of remaining funds; repealing the sunset dates of Act 217, SLH 2012, and Act 123, SLH 2014, to make the program permanent and permanently exempting the program from the central service and administrative expenses assessments; and appropriating funds out of the special fund. Effective 06/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE HHS, WAM  SB404
HB1370 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Archives Preservation and Long-term Access Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Expands the uses for the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund from the preservation of and long-term access to government records only, to include photographic, phonographic, and audio-video records and collections that have a unique historical value or are related to Hawaii's diverse ethnic and indigenous cultures. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). HOLT, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD LGO, FIN  SB1509
HB1371 HD1 SD1
DLNR; Sand Island State Recreation Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TODD WTL, WAM
HB1372
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 HOLT, COCHRAN, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, ONISHI LGO, FIN  SB125
HB1373 HD2 SD2
Creative Industries; Workforce Development Incentive; Rebate Program; DBEDT; Tax Credits; Appropriation ($)
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. Establishes a new Film Studio Tax Credit. Amends the administration of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by increasing the tax credit cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for calendar year 2024 and eliminating the ability for credits exceeding the tax cap to be allowed to be claimed after December 31, 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD2)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). HOLT, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TODD, Chun, Matayoshi EET/WAM  SB1616
HB1374 HD1
Short-term Rentals; Hosting Platforms; Booking Services; Counties
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to regulate hosting platforms providing booking services for short-term rentals. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in the definition of "short-term rental". Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). QUINLAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS TOU, CPC, FIN
HB1375 HD3 SD3
HTA; Board of Directors; Repeal; DBEDT; Office of Tourism and Destination Management; Establishment; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Management Action Plans; Positions; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes an Office of Tourism and Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism that encompasses regenerative tourism and best practice destination management. Transfers the functions, duties, appropriations, and positions of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Office of Tourism and Destination Management. Requires the Office of Tourism and Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Dissolves the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Appropriates funds. (SD3)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). QUINLAN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Ganaden, Martinez EET/PSM, WAM
HB1376
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board of Directors; Repeal; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Office of Tourism and Destination Management; Establishment; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Management Action Plans; Position; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes an Office of Tourism and Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism that encompasses regenerative tourism and best practice destination management. Transfers the functions, duties, appropriations, and positions of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Office of Tourism and Destination Management. Requires the Office of Tourism and Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Dissolves the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TOU/ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN TOU/ECD, WAL, FIN  SB1522
HB1377
Counties; Building Permits; Rooftop Solar Systems; Energy Storage Systems; Essential Businesses; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
By 7/15/2024, requires the counties to adopt ordinances to establish an expedited streamlined permitting process for essential businesses to obtain the building permits needed for the installation of rooftop solar and energy storage systems. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TARNAS, TODD EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1378
Health; DLIR; Staffing; Work Environment; Nurses; Nurse Aides; Hospitals; Care Homes; Dialysis Facilities; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
Establish certain minimum staff-to-patient ratios for hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities. Requires hospitals to create hospital staffing committees and staffing plans. Establishes certain meal break, rest break, and overtime provisions applicable to health care personnel at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for implementation and enforcement.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1580
HB1379
Statewide Data Hub; Employers; Employees; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA HUB.
Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to establish and maintain a statewide data hub to collect employer and employee data. Authorizes the department of business, economic development, and tourism to determine the type of employer and employee data to collect, the functions of the statewide data hub, and access and document retention policies for the data. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 ONISHI, LAMOSAO, SAYAMA ECD, FIN
HB1380
CIP; Third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ONISHI FIN
HB1381
Tourism; Governance Systems; LRB; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.
Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 3 ONISHI, KAHALOA, NAKASHIMA TOU, FIN
HB1383 HD1 SD1
Agricultural Imports Replacement; Task Force; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a task force to identify the top ten fruits or vegetables that are imported into the State but may be commercially grown in the State. Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the production of those fruits or vegetables to obviate the need to import them into the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ONISHI, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Pierick, Ward AEN/EET, WAM
HB1384 HD1 SD1
Food Manufacturing Development; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the food manufacturing industry in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ONISHI, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD, Pierick, Ward AEN/EET, WAM
HB1385 HD2 SD2
Public Lands; Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; BLNR; OHA; Temporary Public Land Trust Working Group; Office of the Governor; Public Land Trust Inventory; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Part I: 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". Part II: 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. Part III: 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. PART IV: 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. Part V: Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko.
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). ONISHI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato, Belatti WTL, WAM
HB1386 HD1
BLNR; Agenda Items; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interaction
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Allows no more than two members of the board of land and natural resources, one of which may be the chairperson, to determine items that shall be placed on a meeting agenda and any discussion between the two members shall be a permitted interaction under the sunshine law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, Chun WAL, JHA
HB1387
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Chief Executive Officer; Board Members; Voting; Appointment; Removal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Clarifies that the appointment and removal of the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation requires a majority vote by the voting members of the corporation board, rather than by the entire membership of the board.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 ONISHI, KAHALOA, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, Amato, Belatti LGO/HLT, FIN
HB1388
Transient Accommodations Tax; Natural Resource Management; Special Fund; Natural Resource Management Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes the natural resource management commission and special fund. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Appropriates funds from the natural resource management special fund for the purposes of the fund and administrative, office, and staffing expenses.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, TOU/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 ONISHI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Belatti WAL, TOU/ECD, FIN
HB1389
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Military Education, Training, and Service
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Requires professional and vocational licensing boards to consider relevant military education, training, and service as part of the evaluation process toward the qualifications of a license.  Requires the licensing administrator of the professional and vocational licensing division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to communicate the intent of this Act to each licensing authority and report to the legislature.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CMV, CPC, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, MATSUMOTO CMV, CPC
HB1390
Counseling; Compact;
RELATING TO THE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING COMPACT.
Enables the director of commerce and consumer affairs to license counselors from states which participate in the Counseling Compact.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, MARTEN, WARD HLT, CPC
HB1391
CIP; 39th Representative District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 39th Representative District.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK FIN
HB1392
ERS; Judges; Elected Officials; Legislative Officers
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Requires that individuals who first begin employment as a judge, elected official, or legislative officer after 6/30/2023, be subject to the same Employees' Retirement System benefits as other state or county employees who began their employment after 6/30/2012.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, Alcos LGO, FIN
HB1393
State; Counties; Departments; Agencies; Parental Rights; Infringement
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Establishes certain parental rights. Prohibits the State and counties from enacting any rules, regulations, or laws that infringe upon these parental rights.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO JHA
HB1394 HD1 SD1
DLNR; Na Ala Hele Program; Trails; Operating Costs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD WTL, WAM  SB1549
HB1395 HD1 SD2
HPHA; Kapaa Public Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). NAKAMURA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, TODD HOU, WAM  SB1467
HB1396 HD2 SD2
Cesspools; Pilot Program; Counties; Priority Area; DOH; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Income Tax Credit; Real Property; Mandatory Disclosures; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part I: Establishes and appropriates funds for a county cesspool pilot program in the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. Part II: Creates a cesspool conversion section in the Department of Health to facilitate the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions. Part III: Requires the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools, and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and educate homeowners regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Part IV: Establishes, for all taxable years after December 31, 2023, 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 that, effective 11/1/23, certain information regarding cesspools on real property be included in seller mandatory disclosures for real property transactions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TODD AEN/PSM, WAM  SB1466
HB1398 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD LBT, WAM  SB1550
HB1399
Constitutional Amendment; Election of Attorney General (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Proposes a new section to article V of the Hawaii constitution to provide for the election of the attorney general. Amends article III, section 19, of the Hawaii constitution to allow for impeachment of the attorney general. Makes conforming amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution relating to removal of the attorney general with the advice and consent of the senate.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1400
Governor's Emergency Powers; Proclamation; State of Emergency; Automatic Termination; Extension; Reauthorization; Concurrent Resolution
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that was terminated by the legislature, upon request of the governor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the legislature.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO WAL, JHA
HB1401
Department of Education; Financial Literacy.
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI EDN, FIN
HB1402
CIP; Thirty-eighth Representative District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the thirty-eighth Representative District.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO FIN
HB1403
Hawaii State Capitol Welcome Center; Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A HAWAII STATE CAPITOL WELCOME CENTER FACILITY.
Appropriates funds for the design and construction of a Hawaii State Capitol Welcome Center.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO LGO, FIN
HB1404 HD1
Community Court Outreach Project; Judiciary; Honolulu Prosecutor; Public Defender; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.
Makes the community court outreach project permanent. Amends the project to address homeless defendants and expand the opportunities for eligible defendants to participate. Appropriates funds for additional personnel and enhanced security services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI HLT, JHA, FIN
HB1405 HD1
Limu Research; Commission on Water Resource Management; DLNR; UH; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaii and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2023- Referred to WTL/HRE/HHS/AEN, WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD WTL/HRE/HHS/AEN, WAM
HB1406 HD1 SD1
Asphalt Recycling; DOT; Study; Report
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a two-year study on the maximized use of recycled asphalt across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD TCA/AEN, WAM
HB1407 HD1
UH; Maui; Water Testing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER TESTING.
Appropriates moneys to the department of science of the University of Hawaii Maui college to support water testing on the island of Maui, including supplies and the creation of 2.0 FTE positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). POEPOE, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, Chun HET, WAL, FIN  SB1598
HB1408 HD3 SD1
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Kobayashi EET, WAM  SB1231
HB1409 HD2 SD2
Family Leave; Childbirth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care; Breast Milk Expression
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON LBT/HHS, WAM  SB1007
HB1410 HD1
Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program; Department of Health; Grants
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Requires the department of health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines in the State. Allows moneys from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to be used for grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1411
Notice; Publication; Newspapers; Government Websites
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.
Amends certain publication procedures to require the publication of information to be on the appropriate state or county department's website, rather than in a newspaper.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Chun, Ganaden, Kila, Poepoe JHA, FIN
HB1412 HD1 SD2
Libraries; Publishers; Electronic Books; Contracts; Licensing Agreements; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Printed Copies; Prohibition; Existing Contracts
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Prohibits any contract or license agreement between a publisher and library in the State from precluding, limiting, or otherwise restricting the library from performing customary operational and lending functions; restricting the library from disclosing any terms of its license agreements to other libraries; and requiring, coercing, or enabling a library to violate rules regarding confidentially of a patron's library records. Deems contracts that contain prohibited provisions an unfair or deceptive act or practice and void and unenforceable. Prohibits libraries from copying or printing purchased electronic literary material. Exempts existing contracts that provide libraries with electronic literary products from vendors and aggregators. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). TAKENOUCHI EDU, JDC
HB1413
Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act; Compliance
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires that the legislature ensure that state facilities, businesses, and recreational facilities meet certain accessibility requirements and be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAM LGO, JHA, FIN
HB1414
Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment; State Parks; County Parks; Public School Playgrounds; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2025 including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the special needs recreational playground equipment special fund. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE LGO, JHA, FIN
HB1415 HD1 SD1
PUC; Electric Vehicle Charging System; Installation; Loan Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to design and administer an Electric Vehicle Charging System Loan Program to provide loans to certain applicants who install eligible electric vehicle charging systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MIZUNO, PIERICK, POEPOE CPN/TCA, WAM
HB1416 HD1
Med-QUEST; DHS; Eligibility; Asset Limit; Elimination
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Requires the department of human services to adopt rules, contingent on the approval of the Hawaii state plan amendment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to remove the $2,000-per-individual asset limit for eligibility for assistance under the med-QUEST program. Requires a report to legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE HUS, CPC, FIN
HB1417
Vacant Positions; Funding; Prohibition; DHS; DOH
RELATING TO PROTECTING AGENCY POSITIONS FROM ELIMINATION REQUIREMENT.
Prohibits the elimination of funding for vacant positions in the department of human services and department of health for five years, or until the director of human services or director of health, as applicable, requests that the positions be eliminated, whichever occurs first.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, POEPOE FIN
HB1418 HD1
Department of Transportation; Bicycle Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bike and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). TODD, KITAGAWA, MARTEN TRN, FIN  SB1506
HB1419
Parking Stall Sharing; Electric Vehicle Charging Station; Bicycle Storage Locker; Public Employees; Public Housing
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to enable parking stall sharing among public employees, accommodate more electric vehicle charging stations, and provide bicycle storage lockers at facilities where parking is made available to public employees. Requires new public housing developments' parking stalls to accommodate electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage lockers.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO LGO, FIN  SB968
HB1420
GO Bonds; Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the replacements to the water capturing system at the Hilo wastewater treatment plant.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS WAL, FIN
HB1421
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Cultivation
RELATING TO HEMP.
Gives authority to the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal law, with regard to exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to AGR, referral sheet 3 GATES, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD AGR  SB655
HB1422
CIP; Forty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fifth representative district.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES FIN
HB1423
Taxation; Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Includes electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Establishes a tax of ten per cent for the wholesale price for electronic smoking devices. Allocates a portion of funds collected on excise taxes on electronic smoking devices to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, emergency medical services special fund, and tobacco enforcement special fund. Permits funds in the tobacco enforcement special fund to be used to enforce provisions prohibiting the sale and distribution of electronic smoking devices to, and possession or use of electronic smoking devices by, persons under the age of twenty-one.
(H) 2/2/2023- Re-referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7 GATES, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Chun, Poepoe LGO, CPC, FIN
HB1424 HD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Labeling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii grown hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO AGR, CPC  SB516
HB1425
Adult Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Commission; Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for adult use. Establishes the Hawaii cannabis commission to oversee the regulation of adult use cannabis manufacturers and retailers. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1426 HD1 SD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai, Oahu, and Hawaii. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 4/11/2023- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 666). KAHALOA, GATES, LAMOSAO AEN/EET, WAM  SB1547
HB1427
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, Belatti HLT/JHA  SB896
HB1428
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, Belatti HLT/JHA
HB1429
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA ECD/HLT, FIN  SB1576
HB1430 HD1 SD1
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). NAKASHIMA, KAPELA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD HRE/HWN, WAM  SB1546
HB1431
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA EEP, FIN  SB1545
HB1432
Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Licensure; Requirements
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN
HB1433
Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Beds; Working Group; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS STABILIZATION BEDS.
Appropriates funds to the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to support increased behavioral health crisis stabilization beds. Creates a working group to get county input on possible sites for these crisis stabilization beds. Effective 7/1/2023.
(H) 2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ALCOS, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, MATSUMOTO, NAKASHIMA, PIERICK, WARD HLT, FIN
HB1434
OHA; Hawaiian Cultural Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office's compliance with this Act. Appropriate moneys for the planning and design of the first Hawaiian cultural center.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD, Kila CAI, JHA, FIN  SB733
HB1435
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD, Amato EDN, FIN  SB274
HB1436
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, NAKASHIMA, PIERICK, WARD ECD, FIN  SB269
HB1437 HD1
Sex Trafficking; Prostitution; Penalty; Exemption from Criminal Liability; Protection of Trafficked Persons
RELATING TO CRIME.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking is to be a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a term of imprisonment of up to twenty years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Exempts from criminal liability for certain offenses involving sex trafficking or prostitution a victim of sex trafficking who reports the trafficking to law enforcement. Provides that consent to sexual conduct, as defined, is not a defense for the offense of sex trafficking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). ALCOS HUS, JHA, FIN
HB1438
Medical Care Payments; Provider Reimbursements; Calculations; Adjustment of Method; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI HUS/HLT, FIN  SB1593
HB1439 HD2 SD2
Judiciary; Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlords; Tenants; HPHA; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 11/1/2023, establishes a pre-litigation mediation pilot program that extends the period for a notice of termination of the rental agreement from 5 business days to 10 calendar days, requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession, and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10-calendar-day notice to tenants and a mediation center that offers free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes. Appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program. Repeals on 11/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, SAYAMA CPN/JDC, WAM  SB1439
HB1440
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.
(H) 2/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, TAKAYAMA JHA  SB1595
HB1441
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT/JHA  SB1526
HB1442 HD2 SD1
Mental Health Treatment Diversion; Probation Violators; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Amends the Criminal Justice Diversion Program including allowing examination of defendants via telehealth. Requires the Judiciary, in consultation with other stakeholders, to submit monthly and annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of agreements for post-booking jail diversion programs for district and circuit court in the first circuit. 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 the Department of Health to contract with behavioral health crisis centers and to establish a statewide Hawaii Urgency Response Center. Restores funding for probation officer services for the mental health court. Effective 7/1/3023. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD JDC/HHS, WAM  SB1540
HB1443
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Composition; Duties
RELATING TO THE RED HILL FUEL TANKS.
Amends the composition of the fuel tank advisory committee. Adds requirements for the committee as it carries out its duties.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN
HB1444
Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED-CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes the ranked-choice voting method of tabulation for all elections for elected office to ensure that elected officials receive the majority of votes cast by the electorate.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Ganaden JHA, FIN
HB1445
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Definition; Biomass
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy".
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE EEP, CPC  SB424
HB1446
Insurers; Health Care Providers; Insurance Recoupment; Offset Demand Efforts
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Lowers the amount of time in which a health insurer may initiate a recoupment or offset demand effort from a health care provider for services rendered from eighteen months to twelve months. Establishes other requirements that health insurers must follow in making repayment requests from health care providers.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1447 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Native Plants; Preservation; Appropriation
RELATING TO NATIVE PLANT SPECIES.
Creates a non-refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who engage in preservation efforts using native plants. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD WAL, FIN
HB1448 HD2
DOE; Public Schools; 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD EDN, HLT, FIN  SB1443
HB1449 HD1
Lung Cancer; Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LUNG CANCER.
Amends Act 162, SLH 2022, to extend the sunset date for the early lung cancer screening task force and extend the date for the task force to submit reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, FIN
HB1450
Healthcare Preceptors; Preceptor Tax Credit
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definition of preceptor to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HLT, FIN  SB1215
HB1451 HD1
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Persons Totally Disabled; Tax Code; Primary Providers; Capacity; Advance Mental Health Care Directives
RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to certify whether a person is totally disabled under the income tax code. Adds advanced practice registered nurses as primary providers in advance mental health care directives. Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to make capacity determinations for purposes of advance mental health care directives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, CPC, JHA
HB1452
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, CPC, FIN  SB1446
HB1453
Naturopathic Medicine; Continuing Education
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Expands the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, CPC
HB1454
Medical Cannabis; Naturopathic Physicians; Written Certification
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD HLT, JHA/CPC, FIN
HB1455
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 $30 million, to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill.
(H) 2/13/2023- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB1223
HB1456
Tax Increment Bonds; State Debt Limit Statements; Statutory Amendments
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms state debt limit statements law to include tax increment bonds if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of such bonds and excluding such bonds from determinations of the Counties' funded debt is ratified.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI FIN  SB1101
HB1457
Tax Increment Bonds; Counties; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize the Counties to issue tax increment bonds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB1100
HB1458 HD1 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(H) 3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPN  SB1103
HB1459
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementias; Public Health Campaign; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias public health campaign.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB1019
HB1460
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui Regional System Facilities; Public-Private Partnerships; Private Entity
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 January 1, 2024, requires the Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation or the Chief Executive Officer's designee, before entering into any new agreement or modifying or terminating any existing agreement, to provide written comments to the Governor.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, ECD, FIN  SB1016
HB1461
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB1071
HB1462
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.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI EDN, FIN  SB154
HB1463
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Renewable Energy; Definition; Biomass
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC
HB1464
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HET, FIN  SB1162
HB1465
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB1112
HB1466
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to TOU, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TOU, CPC, FIN  SB1111
HB1467
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Allows the Office of Information Practices to resolve open meeting and open record complaints through either a legal determination on whether a violation occurred or written guidance on the relevant legal requirements.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1253
HB1468
Electronic Citation Program; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
Establishes statewide electronic citation program under the Judiciary. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1078
HB1469
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB160
HB1470
Expungement; Operating a Vehicle After Consuming a Measurable Amount of Alcohol; Property Offenses; Judiciary
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Requires courts to, upon written request, expunge records of convictions for (1) operating a vehicle after consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one and (2) certain property offenses, if the sentencing occurred prior to 1998.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1079
HB1471 HD1
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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB1116
HB1472
Works of Art Special Fund; Capital Improvement Appropriations
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that 0.5 per cent, rather than one per cent, of state fund appropriations for capital improvements shall be transferred into the Works of Art Special Fund. Limits the 0.5 per cent amount to appropriations designated for the construction of new state buildings, properties, or facilities.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CAI, FIN  SB1119
HB1473
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB1121
HB1474
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 to be subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB1122
HB1475
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1075
HB1476
Digital Voter Information Guide; Ballot; Office of Elections; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a digital voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to post the guide on its website in compliance with certain accessibility standards. Requires the Office of Elections to mail each ballot with a notice that states a voter information guide may be found on its website. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1076
HB1477
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1077
HB1478
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, removal of access devices for inspection and maintenance of utilities, and lighting fixtures at existing public recreation facilities.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB1095
HB1479
Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; Housing Infrastructure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions. Authorizes the use of the surcharge revenues for affordable and workforce housing infrastructure. Allows the counties to use surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure, including roadways, water, and sewer.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to LGO, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, HSG, FIN  SB1099
HB1480
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, JHA, FIN  SB1061
HB1481
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, WAL, FIN  SB1062
HB1482
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB1069
HB1483
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.
(H) 2/3/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) ECD, FIN  SB1118
HB1484
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, CPC, FIN  SB1113
HB1485
Primary Election; The President
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
Establishes a date for presidential primaries, as well as signature and fee requirements for a person to be nominated as a presidential primary candidate.
(H) 2/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1005
HB1486 HD1 SD1
Kupuna Care; Executive Office on Aging; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program within the Executive Office on Aging. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI HHS, WAM
HB1487 HD1
Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaii Program; Program Specialists; Positions; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for three program specialist positions within the Executive Office on Aging for the State's Senior Medicare Patrol Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). SAIKI HUS, FIN  SB1592
HB1488
Respite Care; Operators; Type I Adult Residential Care Homes; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESPITE CARE.
Requires the department of health to provide respite care, paid for by the State, to operators of certain care homes.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HLT, FIN
HB1489
CCFFH; ARCH Type-I; EARCH; DDDOM; Care Homes; Back Pay; Medicaid; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Appropriates funds for back payments for each medicaid-eligible client cared for by certain care homes over the last fourteen years.
(H) 2/8/2023- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-10-23 8:30AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. SAIKI HLT/HUS, FIN
HB1490
Type I Adult Residential Care Homes; Developmental Disabilities Domiciliary Homes; Medicaid; Enhanced Payments; COVID Costs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT CARE.
Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments to type I adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes that are caring for medicaid patients.
(H) 2/2/2023- Re-referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7 SAIKI HUS/HLT, FIN
HB1491
Care Facilities; Inspections; Complaints; DOH
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 care facilities. Establishes requirements for complaints. Requires relicensing inspections to be scheduled.
(H) 2/10/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HLT, CPC
HB1492
DOE; Prohibition; Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Expanding the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools and public school functions to be a prohibition on the use and possession of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products.
(H) 2/9/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI EDN, JHA
HB1493 HD2
First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS AND CYBERSECURITY DATA CENTER.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates bond funds for the development of the first responders technology campus and cybersecurity data center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/15/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Kapela voting no (2) and none excused (0). SAIKI WAL, HET, FIN  SB1469
HB1494
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. Expands the definition of qualified production for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to include streaming platforms.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI ECD, FIN  SB1495
HB1495
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.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB1160
HB1496
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 artists who reside in Hawaii receive selection preference for the Arts in Public Places Program. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CAI, FIN  SB1120
HB1497 HD1
Consumers; Consumer Data; Privacy; Attorney General
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Provides that a violation of the consumer data privacy act constitutes an unfair method of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Provides for a written notice and thirty-day opportunity to cure a violation without any action being brought or penalties being incurred. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HET, CPC, FIN  SB1110
HB1498
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.
(H) 2/1/2023- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB1060
HB1499
Common-Interest Development Oversight Task Force; DCCA; Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations
RELATING TO COMMON-INTEREST DEVELOPMENTS.
Establishes the common-interest development oversight task force to examine the feasibility of bringing the various common-interest developments in the State under the oversight of the department of commerce and consumer affairs.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC
HB1500
Condominiums; Replacement Reserves; Contributions; Requirements; Emergency Situations
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes boards to borrow money for extraordinary expenses in the condominium event of an emergency situation and promptly disclose to owners the amount and purpose. Requires certain information to be included in budget summaries regarding estimated replacement reserves contributions.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, FIN
HB1501
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires condominium association board members to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HSG, CPC, FIN
HB1503
Mental Health; DOH; Judiciary; Attorney General; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness and in need of assistance and to assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Requires courts, when dismissing an involuntary hospitalization petition for a person, to assess whether the person meets the criteria for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist in the preparation and filing of certain assisted community treatment petitions and related court proceedings.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HLT/JHA, FIN  SB1492
HB1504
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hale Poai; Modernization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HSG, FIN  SB999
HB1505 HD1
EUTF; Investments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. SAIKI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD LBT, WAM
HB1506 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; HiTIP; Investments; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Encourages 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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/20/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD LBT, WAM
HB1507
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the department of Hawaiian home lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB1582
HB1508 HD1 SD1
Native Hawaiian Communities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds to certain departments to improve Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practice and preservation through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI HWN, WAM  SB1609
HB1510
CIP; City and County of Honolulu; Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Wells; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ON OAHU.
Appropriates funds to be expended by the city and county of Honolulu for the Honolulu board of water supply to construct a new exploratory well and groundwater monitoring wells.
(H) 1/30/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI WAL, FIN
HB1511 HD1 SD2
Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Drinking Water; Construction; Wells; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply to plan, design, and construct, after consultation with the Department of Health and the Commission on Water Resource Management, 7 monitoring wells and an exploratory well. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to provide matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
(S) 3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). SAIKI WTL/PSM, WAM
HB1512 HD1
Civil Immunity; Emergency Nonmedical Care; Emergency Nonmedical Assistance; Animals
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Limits the civil liability of good Samaritans who render emergency nonmedical care and emergency nonmedical assistance to animals during an emergency. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). SAIKI AGR, JHA
HB1513 HD1
Unattended Animals in Motor Vehicles; Limitation of Civil and Criminal Liability; Good Samaritan
RELATING TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits civil and criminal liability for persons who remove unattended animals from motor vehicles that are in physical danger if the actions are reasonable, in good faith, and in accordance with other requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). SAIKI AGR, JHA
HB1515
Landlords; Tenants; Rentals; Neighbors; Harassment; Liability
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS.
Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 1 CHUN HSG, CPC  SB2720
HB1516
Nuclear Energy Commission; Establish; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Study
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Establishes a nuclear energy commission within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study the feasibility, risks, and benefits of developing nuclear energy generation facilities in Hawaii. Requires report to the legislature.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 CHUN EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1517
HTA; Tourism Special Fund; Reestablishment; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation of Revenues ($)
RELATING TO THE TOURISM SPECIAL FUND.
Reestablishes the tourism special fund to be expended by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and allocates revenues from the transient accommodations tax.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN TOU, FIN
HB1518 HD1
HTA; Members; Appointment; Term of Office
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that a member of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority shall hold office as a holdover until a successor is appointed by the Governor and repeals the successor's requirement for Senate confirmation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN TOU, JHA
HB1519
HTA; Hawaii Convention Center; Capital Improvements; Convention Center Enterprise Fund; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the deposit of general obligation bond funding into the convention center enterprise fund. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors to approve the use of any general obligation bond proceeds prior to expenditure. Clarifies that convention center enterprise fund moneys may be used for any ongoing or future major repair, maintenance, and improvement of the convention center facility. Declares that the general fund appropriation breaches the expenditure ceiling. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds to repair, maintain, and improve the Hawaii convention center.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN TOU, FIN
HB1520
Water; Short Form
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill relating to water.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB1521
Land; Short Form
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill relating to land.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB1522
Zoning; Short Form
RELATING TO ZONING.
Short form bill relating to zoning.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB1523
Disaster Response; Short Form
RELATING TO DISASTER RESPONSE.
Short form bill relating to disaster response.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL
HB1524
School Zones; Loitering; Obstructing
RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONES.
Prohibits loitering at schools and public property within 200 feet of a school. Prohibits obstructing a building, walkway, public passage, road, highway, sidewalk, or structure of a school or a public property within 200 feet of a school.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 CHUN, TAKAYAMA EDN, JHA  SB2099
HB1525 HD1
HDOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; DA BUX Double-up Food Bucks; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). NISHIMOTO, Ilagan AGR, FIN
HB1526 HD1
Affordable Housing; County Council Approval; Deadline
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Extends the deadline for a county's legislative body to take action on an affordable housing project from forty-five days to sixty days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM, CPN/WAM. NISHIMOTO HOU/PSM, CPN/WAM
HB1527 HD1 SD2
Animals; Pet Animals; Surgery; Prohibited; Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree; Veterinary Practices; Cropping; Docking
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's pet animal or pet animals. Provides that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Repeals exemption of cropping and docking as customarily practiced under the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree. (SD2)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). NISHIMOTO AEN/CPN, JDC
HB1528
Constitutional Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, Kobayashi EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1529 HD2 SD2
Island Burial Councils; Appointments; Holdover Members
RELATING TO BURIAL COUNCILS.
Allows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the fourth regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Kobayashi HWN, JDC
HB1530 HD1 SD1
Firefighters; Minimum Company Staffing; Collective Bargaining Agreement
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Notwithstanding a collective bargaining agreement or executive policy in effect on and after 7/1/2028, requires that an employer of firefighters maintains its fire staffing service at a level of not less than four on-duty firefighters in each company. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, QUINLAN LBT/PSM, WAM
HB1531 HD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Suspension; Driver's License; Penalty
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KILA TRN, JHA
HB1532
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.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA CPC, FIN  SB2090
HB1533 HD2 SD1 CD1
DHS; Death Benefits; Reimbursement; Mortuaries; Cemeteries; Unclaimed Human Remains; Appropriation
RELATING TO DEATH BENEFITS.
Increases the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services to cover the cremation and disposition costs for a deceased person who was eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of the person's death and whose body is unclaimed. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). NISHIMOTO HHS, WAM  SB2851
HB1534 HD1
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program; Established; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Kobayashi EDU, WAM  SB2054
HB1535 HD1
University of Hawaii; Scholarships; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, TAM, WOODSON HRE, WAM
HB1536
School Buses; School Bus Contracts; Electric Buses
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.
Requires all school bus contracts to require contractor's vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel by January 1, 2035.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAM, Amato, Kobayashi EDN/EEP, FIN
HB1537 HD2
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties exclusive power to tax real property and authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxation levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAM, TARNAS EDN, JHA, FIN  SB2056
HB1538
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Fines; Insurance Minimums; Increases
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases certain traffic fines and required motor vehicle insurance minimums.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, TARNAS TRN, CPC  SB2341
HB1539 HD1 SD2
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Laws; Penalties; Insurance Minimums; Noisy Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases fines for violations of certain traffic laws and required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Establishes minimum and maximum sentences for persons convicted of violations of certain traffic laws. Amends the minimum liability coverage thresholds to unspecified amounts. Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles having noisy mufflers on public highways in high-density areas. Establishes separate fines for violations of motor scooter and motor vehicle muffler regulations. Defines "high-density areas". Establishes fines for placing any device upon a vehicle designed to immobilize the vehicle without consent of the owner of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, TARNAS TCA, JDC/CPN  SB2342
HB1540
Public Schools; Lunches; Breakfasts; Department of Education; Community Eligibility Provision; Federal Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires eligible schools to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, which provides federal funds to help schools offer free meals to all students. Appropriates moneys for any difference between federal funds amounts and costs of providing free meals. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN
HB1541
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month; Effective Date
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH.
Amends Act 36, SLH 2019, to change the effective date from 7/1/2050 to 7/1/2024.
(S) 4/18/2024- Act 005, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105). POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS JDC
HB1542 HD2 SD1
Land Use Commission; County Planning Commissions; Petition; Land Redistricting; Agricultural District; Rural District
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2026, authorizes each county planning commission to petition for the redistricting of lands from agricultural districts to rural districts through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Sunsets 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ICHIYAMA WTL/GVO, WAM  SB2838
HB1543
Uniform Information Practices Act; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA JHA  SB2844
HB1544 HD1
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL, JDC/WAM  SB2394
HB1545 HD2 SD1
Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL/AEN, WAM  SB2184
HB1546 HD1 SD1
Beach Restoration; Activities; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve beaches and dune systems through management of sand and native dune vegetation, remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials from beaches and dunes that pose a risk to public health and coastal ecosystems, and nourish eroded beaches through the placement of compatible sand from an outside or adjacent source, with or without stabilizing structures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL, WAM  SB2183
HB1547
Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Wildfire Bond Loan Program; Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund; Wildfire Insurance; Property Insurance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Requires the establishment of a Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Wildfire Bond Loan Program in conjunction with the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Budget and Finance to issue revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, CPC, FIN  SB2086
HB1548
DLNR; DOT; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management Programs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB2088
HB1549
Insurance Commissioner; Wildfire Risk and Insurance; Study; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on wildfire risk and insurance and submit a report regarding the study to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, CPC, FIN  SB2087
HB1550
State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Fire Prevention; Fire Safety
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Re-establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL/LGO, FIN  SB2085
HB1551
DLNR; CWRM; HIEMA; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. 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. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA WAL, JHA  SB2089
HB1552
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; 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.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL/EEP, FIN  SB2080
HB1553
DLNR; Natural Resources; Protection; Restoration; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for natural resource protection and restoration.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN
HB1554 HD1 SD1
BLNR; DLNR; Aquatic Resources; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Expands the Department of Land and Natural Resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule to impose restrictions or requirements 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 light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL, JDC  SB2915
HB1555 HD1
Lunar New Year; Day of Observance
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Effective date 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/2/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). CHUN, AMATO, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM CAI, FIN  SB2037
HB1556 HD2 SD1
DHRD; Positions; Staffing; Recruitment; Retention; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Establishes and appropriates funds for permanent positions within the Employee Staffing Division of the Department of Human Resources Development for the recruitment and retention of state employees. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, WAM
HB1557
Workers' Compensation; Short Form
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Short form bill relating to workers' compensation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB1558
Procurement; Short Form
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill relating to procurement.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB1559
State Workers; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE WORKERS.
Short form bill relating to state workers.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB1560
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB1561
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI LGO
HB1562 HD1
Driving Without a License; Penalties; Vehicle; Forfeiture
RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
Adds forfeiture of a vehicle as a maximum penalty on a third conviction for operating a motor vehicle without a license within a five-year period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/22/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, KOBAYASHI, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TAM TRN, JHA
HB1563
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 governs smoking.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2304
HB1564
Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program; Fire Marshal; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.
Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD WAL/EEP, FIN  SB2808
HB1565 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Developers; Annual Report; Homeowners
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of not more than two units, one in which the developer resides and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. TARNAS, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Nakashima CPN, WAM
HB1566 HD1
Consumer Health Data; Protections; Consumer Rights; Valid Authorization; Sale of Data; Geofencing
RELATING TO CONSUMER HEALTH DATA.
Establishes requirements, including additional disclosures and consumer consent, regarding the collection, use, and sharing of consumer health data information. Establishes rights for consumers regarding their health data, including the right to have health data deleted. Prohibits the sale of consumer health data without a consumer's signed valid authorization. Prohibits the erection of a geofence around health care centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM. TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, Matsumoto CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM
HB1567
Education; Short Form
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 WOODSON EDN
HB1568
Early Learning; Short Form
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Short form bill relating to early learning.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 WOODSON EDN
HB1569
New Motor Vehicles; Light Emitting Diode Bulbs; Exterior and Interior Lights
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits the sale of certain new motor vehicles that do not use light emitting diode bulbs for any exterior and interior lights.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA TRN, JHA
HB1570
Self-Protection; Use of Force; Deadly Force
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 KILA JHA
HB1571
First Responder Personnel; Funding Mandates; Counties; Shared Cost
RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDERS.
Requires the State to share in the cost of county first responder personnel fulfilling state-imposed new mandates or increases in the level of service under existing programs.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on JHA/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA JHA/HLT, FIN  SB2324
HB1572
Taxation; Pension Income; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Limits the exclusion from gross income to pensions received for past services provided in the State.
(H) 2/21/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, Amato, Sayama FIN
HB1573
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Bruno Mars Act
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Caps the primary and secondary ticket seller service charges that may be added on to event ticket prices. Requires website operators to guarantee refunds in certain circumstances and disclose that the website is not the primary ticket seller. Prohibits speculative tickets and the usage of bots.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON, Amato CPC, JHA
HB1574
Sex Trafficking; Enhanced Sentencing
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Permits the courts to consider enhanced sentencing for defendants convicted of sex trafficking if the victim was a minor, Native Hawaiian, or transported between islands or across state lines for the purposes of sex trafficking.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Tam JHA
HB1575
Concealed Identity; Ski Mask or Balaclava; Public Places; Prohibited
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Prohibits a person from wearing a ski mask or balaclava in public places, under certain conditions.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 KILA, LAMOSAO, Chun, Takenouchi JHA
HB1576 HD1
Vehicles; Number Plates; Front Windshield Display
RELATING TO VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES.
Allows owners of vehicles to display the front number plate on the inside of the front windshield as an alternative to being securely fastened to the front of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KILA, Martinez TRN, JHA
HB1577 HD1 SD2 CD1
Tow Operators; Overturned Vehicles; Additional Fees; Payment Methods
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING FEES.
Authorizes tow operators to charge a towing surcharge of no more than $35 if the tow involves overturned vehicles. Increases the statutory caps on certain towing charges. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). KILA, LAMOSAO TCA, CPN
HB1578 HD2 SD1
Motor Carrier Vehicle; Shipping Container Chassis; Out-of-State Registration; Safety Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Permits a shipping container chassis that holds a valid out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration to obtain a certificate of safety inspection. Makes an out-of-state registration for a shipping container chassis valid in the State until its expiration in the other state or for one year after a vehicle safety inspection. (SD1)
(S) 4/23/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802). KILA, AIU, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI TCA, JDC  SB2895
HB1579 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
Lowers the level of light transmittance allowed on sun screening glazing on motor vehicle windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KILA, Chun, Martinez TRN, JHA  SB2320
HB1580 HD1 SD1
Animal Cruelty; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Amends the criminal penalties for various animal cruelty offenses by increasing the category of offense. (SD1)
(S) 4/9/2024- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Shimabukuro, Wakai . Noes, 14 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, Richards, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). KILA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON JDC
HB1581 HD1
DLNR; Wildfire Prevention; Native Plant Seed Bank; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to develop a native plant nurseries and seed bank initiative program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. KILA, KAHALOA, POEPOE WTL, WAM
HB1582
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.
(H) 2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN AGR, CPC  SB2366
HB1583
Public Employee Health Benefits Working Group; Public Employees; Self-Insured Plans; Health Insurance; EUTF
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes the public employee health benefits working group to investigate the feasibility of establishing and offering a fully self-insured health benefits plan with no deductible or monthly premium cost to state and county public employees. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM, Cochran LGO, FIN  SB2321
HB1584
HDOA; Agricultural Crime Pilot Project; Honolulu; Kauai; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO AGR, JHA, FIN  SB2363
HB1585 HD1
Polystyrene Food-service Containers; State Agencies, Vendors, Facilities, Concessions, Events, Programs; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC POLLUTION.
Prohibits state agencies from purchasing or using polystyrene food-service containers. Prohibits vendors contracted through a state agency from selling, offering for sale, providing, or using polystyrene food-service containers at any site owned or leased by the State. Prohibits polystyrene food-service containers from being sold, offered for sale, provided, or used at any state facility, state-authorized concession, state-sponsored or state-permitted event, or state program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, Amato EEP, CPC
HB1586
DOH; Wastewater Treatment; Feasibility Study; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a wastewater treatment works project in Waialua, Oahu. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, Poepoe EEP/WAL, FIN
HB1587 HD1
Civic Engagement; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; Resource Teacher; DOE; LRB; PAR; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires the Public Access Room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the public access room for the outreach and engagement program. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Appropriates funds to the Legislative Reference Bureau for two full-time equivalent positions to assist in effectuating this requirement. Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, WOODSON, Cochran EDN/HET, FIN  SB2052
HB1588 HD1
Center for Labor Education and Research; Labor Education Advisory Council; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE LABOR EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Specifies that the Labor Education Advisory Council shall be advisory to the President of the University of Hawaii on all activities and programs of the Center for Labor Education and Research. Requires written responses addressing the Council's advice and adoption of resolutions by the President and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAM HRE, WAM  SB2187
HB1589
CIP; UH Manoa; Student Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for student housing capital improvement projects at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, TAM, WOODSON, Amato, Matayoshi HET, FIN
HB1590
UH; Poamoho Research Station; CIP; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN HET, FIN
HB1591 HD1
DOH; Microenterprise Home Kitchens; Rules; Permits; Food Safety Certificates; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MICROENTERPRISE KITCHENS.
Establishes a regulatory framework for microenterprise home kitchens. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding microenterprise home kitchens; grant and revoke permits; issue food safety manager certificates; charge fees; and conduct inspections. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC
HB1592 HD1
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the land conservation fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. POEPOE, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI WTL, WAM
HB1593 HD1
Digital Voter Information Guide; Ballot; Office of Elections; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to print and mail a physical copy of the digital voter information guide to any voter upon request. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1594 HD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence; Public Consumption; Purchase; Prohibition
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). TARNAS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Cochran TRN, JHA  SB2690
HB1595 HD1 SD1
AG; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Expungement; Pilot Project; Marijuana; Reports
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Creates a pilot project, to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General, for a state-initiated expungement process of arrest records concerning certain marijuana offenses under section 712-1249, HRS. Requires the Hawai?i Criminal Justice Data Center to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TODD JDC, WAM  SB2689
HB1596 HD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Marijuana; Cannabis; Possession; Violation
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Makes the class B felony offense of delivering drug paraphernalia to persons under eighteen years of age applicable to offenders who are at least twenty-one years old. Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Makes the possession of less than one ounce of recreational marijuana a nonjailable violation punishable by a fine of $25. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Chun, Garrett, Takenouchi, Woodson voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Pierick, Souza, Ward voting no (14) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA JHA, FIN
HB1597 HD1 SD1
OIP; Open Meetings Law; Enforcement
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.
Clarifies that members of the public may sue a board or alleged board after receiving an adverse Office of Information Practices decision, and that the decision will be reviewed de novo. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations to bring the lawsuit and reaffirms a complainant's right to seek review by the Office of Information Practices first. Recognizes that only a member of the public may recover attorney's fees and costs if that person prevails in an open meetings lawsuit. Requires that persons suing for open meetings law violations notify the Office of Information Practices about the lawsuit so that it may decide whether to intervene. Requires open meetings lawsuits that seek to void a board's final action to be prioritized by the courts. (SD1)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764). TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, Kobayashi GVO, JDC
HB1598 HD1 SD2
Sunshine Law; Board Packets; Public Inspection; Notice; Testimony
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to board members but no later than two business days before the board meeting. Provides that public testimony may be distributed to board members before the board meeting. Requires boards to include in the notice to persons requesting notification of meetings, a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a board meeting for use at the meeting. Requires boards to post board packets on its website. (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Act 011, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi GVO, JDC
HB1599 HD1 SD2
Public Meetings; Remote Testimony; Visibility
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to remove and block individuals who disrupt meetings. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Act 012, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). TARNAS, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, Amato, Kobayashi, Morikawa GVO, JDC
HB1600 HD1 SD2
Sunshine Law; Permitted Interaction Groups; Scheduling; Open Meetings; Exemption
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.
Requires boards to schedule a meeting for deliberation and decision-making on a report by an investigative group at least six business days after the board meeting in which the investigative group presented the findings and recommendations of its investigation to the board. (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Act 013, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM GVO, JDC
HB1601
Arrests; Law Enforcement Officer; Citation in Lieu of Arrest
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Requires law enforcement officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain offenses.
(H) 2/28/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA JHA
HB1602 HD1
Courts; Court Appearance; Failure to Appear; Grace Period
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Authorizes a forty-eight-hour grace period after a missed initial court appearance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, TAM JDC
HB1603
Courts; Corrections; Arrests; Pretrial Release; Bail
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Amends various provisions related to pretrial release.
(H) 2/22/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, Kobayashi JHA
HB1604 HD1 SD1
Courts; Corrections; Arrests; Substance Abuse Assessment; Parole
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Allows the court to order substance abuse assessment and treatment of a defendant before trial. Prohibits the revocation or forfeiture of parole or arrest of a parolee solely due to the parolee having one positive test for drug or alcohol use. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
(S) 4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM JDC
HB1605
Elections; Voting; Ratification of Constitutional Amendment; Negative Votes
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Amato, Belatti JHA, FIN  SB2138
HB1606
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.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, GANADEN, HOLT, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato JHA, FIN  SB2627
HB1607
Department of the Attorney General; Algorithmic Discrimination; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HET/JHA, referral sheet 1 TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM HET/JHA  SB2524
HB1608 HD2 SD1
Office of the Public Defender; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
Appropriates funds for four deputy public defender positions within the Office of the Public Defender and requires that one of the positions be assigned to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON JDC, WAM  SB2521
HB1609 HD1
Office of Elections; Counties; Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc.; Membership; Voter Registration; Verification; Application; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to apply to be a member of the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025. Requires the Office of Elections and counties to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Sayama JHA, FIN  SB2240
HB1610
Public Records; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers
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.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD, Matsumoto JHA, FIN  SB2139
HB1611 HD2 SD2
Police; Law Enforcement Standards Board; National Decertification Index
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Requires law enforcement agencies and the Law Enforcement Standards Board to consult the National Decertification Index and report certain information related to a law enforcement officer's certification status to the Index. Takes effect 7/1/2026. (SD2)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM PSM, JDC
HB1612
Unemployment Compensation; State Income Tax Exemption; Maximum Weekly Benefit
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.
Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WARD LGO, FIN  SB2662
HB1613 HD1
Water Conservation; Water Catchment; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT.
Creates a nonrefundable water catchment income tax credit for a homeowner who installs and places into service a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, WARD, Amato, Matsumoto WAL, FIN  SB2797
HB1614 HD1
Teachers; Certification; Bonus; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $15,000. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Cochran EDN, FIN  SB2326
HB1615 HD1
Campus Safety; UH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
Requires all existing University of Hawaii employees to be provided training on federal laws and University of Hawaii policies regarding sex discrimination and sexual misconduct by December 31, 2024. Clarifies that amnesty provisions are applicable to only students and the student conduct code. Appropriates funds out of the general revenues of the state, rather than the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund, for fiscal year 2024-2025 for operating expenses and to establish positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Cochran HET, FIN
HB1616 HD1
DOE; Fire Alarms; Installation, Repair, and Maintenance; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE ALARMS.
Requires the DOE to submit an annual report to the legislature on the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). KAPELA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi EDN, FIN  SB2905
HB1617
DLE; DOE; Resource Officers; Schools; West Oahu; Pilot Program Appropriation General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
Establishes a pilot program to place resource officers in West Oahu schools. Appropriation. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA EDN/JHA, FIN
HB1618
Opportunity Zones; General Excise Tax; Income Tax; Unemployment Contributions; Exemption
RELATING TO OPPORTUNITY ZONES.
Permanently excludes businesses within a federally designated opportunity zone from required unemployment insurance contributions and temporarily excludes those businesses from general excise and income tax for five years.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA ECD, FIN  SB2625
HB1619
DHHL; Law Enforcement; Statutes; Ordinances; Police Powers
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, the Department shall have the nonexclusive authority to enforce state statutes and rules and county ordinances and rules in the same manner as state sheriffs and county police officers.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 GARCIA JHA  SB2618
HB1620 HD1
Taxation; Pass-through Entity; Corporations; S Corporations; Partnerships; Carry Forward
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
Reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the nonrefundable tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). KITAGAWA ECD, FIN
HB1621
DOT; Airports; Kapalua Airport; Helicopters
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow helicopter operations during daylight hours at Kapalua airport.
(H) 2/5/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-06-24 10:00AM in conference room 312 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. TODD (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2891
HB1622
Private Roads; Flood Risk Mitigation; Liability; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO FLOODING.
Appropriates moneys to each county to mitigate flood risks on privately owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or counties. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM TRN, JHA, FIN
HB1623
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.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 TODD, EVSLIN, ONISHI TRN, JHA  SB2630
HB1624 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/22/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727). TODD, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Amato, Ganaden, Nakashima HHS/CPN, WAM  SB2338
HB1625
Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activity; Practice of Medicine
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Expands the scope of state enterprise law by amending the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the private practice of medicine.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 TODD ECD, CPC, FIN
HB1626
Judiciary; Probation Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A PROBATION COMPLIANCE CREDITS PROGRAM.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a compliance credits pilot program for probationers that comply with their conditions of supervision.
(H) 1/31/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS JHA, FIN  SB2395
HB1627 HD1
County of Kauai; Department of Education; Land Transfer; Wilcox Elementary School; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
Requires the conveyance of a certain parcel of land from the department of education to the county of Kauai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). EVSLIN WAL, EDN, FIN
HB1628
Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate.
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. EVSLIN, KILA, POEPOE WAL, FIN
HB1629 HD1
Supreme Court; Jurisdiction; Environmental Assessments; Environmental Impact Statements; Renewable Energy Projects
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires contested cases, environmental assessment cases, or environmental impact statement cases involving large-scale renewable energy projects over twenty megawatts in size to be appealed from an agency's decision directly to the Hawaii Supreme Court for final decision. Requires the cases to be prioritized and decided expeditiously. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS EEP/WAL, JHA
HB1630 HD1
Counties; Zoning; Urban District; Subdivision; Residential Lots; Additional Dwelling Units; Approval; Impact Fees Assessment; Calculation
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Part II: Prohibits county zoning ordinances from not allowing two or more additional dwelling units per residential lot within an urban district. Prohibits private covenants for residential lots within a state urban land use district from including certain limitations or restrictions on residential units. Part III: Requires the director of the county agency responsible for land use to review and act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision of certain parcels within the state urban land use district. Part IV: Amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD HOU, WAM  SB3202
HB1631 HD1
Department of Education; School Facilities Authority; Educator Workforce Housing; Prioritization; Reporting
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to work with the Department of Education to prioritize projects for the construction of educator workforce housing that will house teachers and other staff of the Department. Requires the School Facilities Authority to include in its annual report to the Legislature its planned actions toward increasing educator workforce housing. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with certain state and county agencies to submit a preliminary report to the Legislature on the status of lands designated to be transferred to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM. EVSLIN, AIU EDU/HOU, WAM  SB2283
HB1632
Housing; Counties; Building Codes; Self-Certification
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the counties to adopt an ordinance allowing licensed architects and professional engineers to self-certify that plans accompanying a building permit application are in compliance with all applicable state and county building codes.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG/WAL/JHA, referral sheet 1 EVSLIN, AIU HSG/WAL/JHA
HB1633 HD1 SD1 CD1
Contractors; Owner-builder Exemption; Leasing Restriction; Disclaimer; Repeal
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). EVSLIN, AIU HOU, CPN  SB2949
HB1634
Counties; Excessive Minimum Real Property Taxes; Prohibited
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Prohibits the counties from levying minimum real property taxes upon property that would be greater than the real property tax levied under the county's standard tax rate for the property.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 AIU, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, Amato WAL, FIN
HB1635
Action to Recover Damages; Limitation of Action; Construction to Improve Real Property
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Limits to six years the period of time to commence an action to recover damages based on construction to improve real property.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE WAL, JHA
HB1636 HD1
Condominium Purchasers; Protections; Delivery; Electronic Mail
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. AIU, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM CPN  SB2600
HB1637 HD2
Workers' Compensation; Controverted Claims; Private Health Care Plans; Penalty
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Clarifies that with controverted claims, an injured employee's private health care plan must by default pay for or provide medical care, services, and supplies pending acceptance of the claim or determination of compensability and may seek reimbursement from the employer if accepted or compensable. Establishes a penalty. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, CPC, FIN
HB1638 HD1
Employers; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require employers to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to GVO/LBT, JDC/WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT GVO/LBT, JDC/WAM
HB1639 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Employer Base Composite Monthly Contribution
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BASE COMPOSITE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION.
Increases the employer base composite monthly contribution effective 1/1/2025 by 5.2 per cent of the 2024 employer base. Provides that effective 1/1/2026, the employer base composite monthly contribution will be based on the change in medicare part B premiums from 2024 to 2025 and at a two-year lag thereafter. (SD1)
(H) 4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, WAM
HB1640 HD1 SD1 CD1
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 thirty days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within the required time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within one hundred fifty days 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, constitutes an impasse to which the impasse procedures shall apply, under certain conditions and limitations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, WAM/JDC  SB2459
HB1641
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows the exclusive representative to negotiate benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Allows disputes relating to benefits of, and amounts of contributions to, the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, FIN
HB1642 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; General Employee Orientation; Violation; Complaint
RELATING TO GENERAL EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION.
Allows an employee or the exclusive representative, if applicable, to file a complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board if the employer fails to comply with section 78-64, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to general employee orientation. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT, JDC
HB1643 HD1 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS.
Establishes the time within which a disbursing officer must notify an employee of indebtedness to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment after making a determination of the amount of indebtness. Amends the amount a disbursing officer shall deduct to begin immediate recovery of indebtedness based on an employee's gross income. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT/JDC, WAM
HB1644 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Overtime; Compensation; Definition
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
For members of the Employees' Retirement System hired after June 30, 2012, includes overtime in the definition of compensation when an employee has been directed by their supervisor or an appropriate authority to work more than their normal hours of service to perform specific duties and tasks to serve the immediate well-being of the public due to a natural disaster under an active emergency proclamation. Specifies that overtime worked prior to July 1, 2024, shall not be included in pension calculations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, FIN
HB1645 HD1 SD1
DHRD; State Position Vacancies; Annual Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE POSITION VACANCIES.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to include information and data on the vacancies of the executive branch in its annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LBT/GVO, WAM
HB1646
State Auditor; License; Certification; Human Resources Management; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the state auditor to examine the feasibility of requiring certain human resources job classifications to be certified in human resources.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO/LMG, FIN
HB1647
Condominiums; DCCA; Replacement Reserves; Condominium Boards of Directors; Enforcement; Penalty
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires boards of directors of condominium associations to deposit at least ten per cent of all revenues for each fiscal year, except for estimated replacement reserve assessments, into the total replacement reserves fund of the association. Requires the Real Estate Commission to enforce the minimum deposit requirement and allows unit owners to file complaints with the Commission. Holds board members who fail to comply with the minimum deposit requirement personally liable and subject to a fine.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAYAMA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN CPC, JHA
HB1648 HD1
School Psychologists; Working Group; Department of Education
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDN, CPC, FIN
HB1649 HD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Incentive Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDN, FIN
HB1650 HD1
Board of Education; Public School Teacher Representative; Public School Administrator Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board and the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (6) (educational officers) to appoint a nonvoting public school administrator representative to the board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/LBT, JDC. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Matsumoto, Todd EDU/LBT, JDC
HB1651 HD2
Department of Education; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Harassment
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran EDU, JDC
HB1652 HD1 SD1
Educational Supplies; Tax Credit; Schools; Educators
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, a public charter school, the Hawaii State Public Library System, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WARD, Cochran, Todd EDU, WAM
HB1653 HD1
Salaries; Teachers and Educational Officers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5), provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers and educational officers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/18/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi EDU/LBT, WAM
HB1654 HD2
Qualified Internship Grant Program; Work-Based Learning; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the qualified internship grant program within the Department of Education to provide grants to businesses and organizations that employ qualified interns participating in work-based learning through a qualified internship program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi EDU, WAM  SB2975
HB1655 HD1
Department of Education; K-12 Schools; Public Digital Dashboard
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2027-2028 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-12 English language arts.
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HOLT, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PIERICK, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD EDU, WAM  SB2509
HB1656 HD1
Department of Education; School Bus Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to assist individuals in obtaining a commercial driver's license for the purpose of becoming school bus drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Kobayashi, Todd EDN, FIN
HB1657 HD1
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Tam, Todd EDU/HHS, WAM  SB2510
HB1658
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD LGO, CPC, FIN  SB2046
HB1659
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires certain employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD LGO, CPC, FIN  SB2047
HB1660 HD1
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE WAM  SB2325
HB1661
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Eligibility; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WOODSON HUS, FIN  SB2135
HB1662 HD1
Refundable Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/18/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Quinlan HHS, WAM  SB2660
HB1663
AG; Judiciary; Criminal Records; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of conviction records if certain criteria are met. Beginning 12/1/2026, requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders and the Judiciary to seal or remove information from publicly accessible databases.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI JHA  SB2706
HB1664 HD1
Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Increases the penalties for bribery offenses under certain circumstances by establishing new offenses for bribery in the first and second degrees. Defines "bribery" for the purposes of these offenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA JDC
HB1665
All-hazard Warning Sirens; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Upgrade; Plan; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WARNING SIRENS.
Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to prepare and develop a plan to upgrade all-hazard warning sirens to be capable of transmitting voice instructions and directions and capable of voice activation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI WAL, FIN
HB1666
DOH; Designated Smoking Areas; Public Sidewalks; Smoking; Prohibited
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Requires the department of health to establish designated smoking areas on public sidewalks by 12/31/2024. Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits smoking on public sidewalks unless within a designated smoking area.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA
HB1667
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Denial; Suspension; Unlawful Fentanyl Dealings
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WOODSON, Cochran JHA  SB2582
HB1668
Office of Consumer Protection; Consumers; Privacy; Data Brokers; Personal Information ($)
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes provisions allowing for consumers to request data brokers that maintain their personal information to delete any personal information related to the consumer.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi HET, CPC, FIN  SB2581
HB1669
Controlled Substances; Encapsulating Machines; Tabulating Machines; Restrictions
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Except under certain circumstances, makes it unlawful for a person to possess, purchase, deliver, sell, or intend to sell an encapsulating machine or tabulating machine when the person knows, or reasonably should know, that the machine will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, prepare, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA JHA
HB1670 HD1
DHS; Mobile Clinics; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE CLINICS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to contract the services of qualified organizations for mobile treatment clinics that provide services throughout the night. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi HUS, FIN
HB1671
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, WOODSON, Cochran, Kobayashi JHA  SB2561
HB1672
Intoxicating Liquor; Dancing; Police Powers; Dispenser Licenses; Licensees; Felonies; Standard Bar; Obstruction; Inspection
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Removes the regulation of dancing on licensee premises from the jurisdiction of liquor commissions. Repeals the grant of police powers upon liquor commission investigators. Repeals a category for dispenser licenses in which employees sit with patrons. Repeals the prohibition on the issuance of cabaret licenses in certain areas. Limits the prohibition on the issuance of licenses to persons convicted of a felony to when the felony was committed within the preceding ten years. Repeals the condition for standard bars to provide music and dancing only if the business is located in a commercial district and obtains a temporary approval. Repeals language punishing obstruction of liquor investigators and authorizing investigators to forcibly enter licensee premises. Repeals the general right to inspection by liquor investigators.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 TAM (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JHA
HB1673 HD2
Workers' Compensation; Solid Waste Workers; Cancer
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires employers to be liable for medical care, services, and supplies when a workers' compensation claim filed by a solid waste worker suffering from cancer is accepted or determined to be compensable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). MATAYOSHI, GARRETT LGO, CPC, FIN
HB1674 HD1
Campaign Finance; Funds; Donations; State; Counties
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Authorizes candidates and their candidate committees to donate residual campaign funds to the general fund of the State or to the real property tax general fund of any county of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/12/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. KONG, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATSUMOTO, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON JDC, WAM
HB1675 HD1 SD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a medical practitioner for health care related goods and services purchased under Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE. Takes effect 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KONG, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TARNAS, WARD HHS/CPN, WAM
HB1676 HD1
University of Hawaii; Teacher Cohort; Teacher Shortage; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriate funds to the University of Hawaii to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAM, WOODSON HET, FIN
HB1677 HD1
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), HRS. Amends the formulation of general fund budget appropriation in proportion to the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for the respective fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, WOODSON HRE, WAM
HB1678
Elections; University of Hawaii; National Voter Registration Act; Voter Registration Agency; Voter Service Center; Chief Election Officer; Voting Data; Student Identification Card
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Designates all University of Hawaii system campuses as voter registration agencies as defined in the National Voter Registration Act. Requires the Chief Election Officer to use data concerning voter registration and election participation to study voter registration, absentee voting, and provisional voting trends by age, race, and class to improve youth voter registration and election participation. Allows student identification cards issued by the University of Hawaii system to be used to register to vote. Designates all University of Hawaii campuses as voter service centers.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM JHA, FIN  SB2004
HB1679
Wildfires; Deenergizing Electrical Lines; Notification; Telecommunications; Electric Utilities; Mitigation Plan
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utility companies to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility company to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 4 NAKASHIMA EEP/WAL, CPC  SB2091
HB1680
PUC; Electric and Gas Utility Companies; Residential Property Wildfire Mitigation; Benefits Program
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric and gas utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on residential properties or to purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 4 NAKASHIMA EEP/WAL, CPC  SB2092
HB1681
PUC; Deregulation; Motor Carrier Law
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Repeals the regulation of motor carriers by the Public Utilities Commission. Makes conforming amendments.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 NAKASHIMA CPC, FIN  SB2097
HB1682 HD1
Pet Sales; Pet Animals; Documentation; Animal Control; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO PET SALES.
Requires retail pet stores to maintain and provide certain records relating to the source and medical history of each pet animal obtained by the store. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase dogs and cats owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. NAKASHIMA CPN/AEN, JDC  SB2120
HB1683
Landlord-Tenant Code; Rights; Duties
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Clarifies the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in the State.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 NAKASHIMA (Introduced by request of another party) CPC
HB1684
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA FIN
HB1685
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the U.S. 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. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 NISHIMOTO EEP, ECD, FIN
HB1686 HD1 SD1 CD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Chiropractic; Charges
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Increases the reimbursement rate for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance from $75 to $100. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). NISHIMOTO, NAKASHIMA CPN, WAM
HB1687 HD1
Renewable Energy; Distributed Energy Resources; Retail Crediting; PUC
RELATING TO ENERGY RESILIENCY.
Requires full retail crediting for energy exports enrolled in grid services programs, whereby energy exported to the electrical grid past a participating customer-generator's point of common coupling from photovoltaic solar systems paired with battery storage as part of a utility-controlled grid service program would be credited at the full retail rate of electricity for the relevant time period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WOODSON EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2986
HB1688 HD2 SD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment and establish an advisory council to determine what would be needed to transition to a more circular system with less waste generation, more reuse, and an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON AEN/CPN, WAM  SB2368
HB1689
Conservation and Resources; Parrotfish; Spearing; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PARROTFISH.
Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.
(H) 2/21/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) JHA
HB1690
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; HECO; MECO; HELCO; CIP; Capital Improvement Programs ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company and Hawaii Electric Light Company for multi-project capital improvement programs.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) CPC/EEP, FIN  SB3015
HB1691 HD1 SD1
Environment; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) AEN/HHS, WAM
HB1692
Condominiums; Commercial Property Assessed Financing; C-PACER
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, EVSLIN, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA CPC, FIN
HB1693
Electronic Smoking Devices; Department of Health; Retail Tobacco Stores; Lithium-ion Batteries; Disposal; Fine
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer an electronic smoking device disposal program for the collection and disposal of electronic smoking devices that contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Requires all retail tobacco stores that sell electronic smoking devices to participate in the program or be subjected to a fine.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 BELATTI, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1694
Health; Short Form
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to health.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB1695
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB1696
Adult Mental Health; Short Form
RELATING TO ADULT MENTAL HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to adult mental health.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB1697
Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Short Form
RELATING TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to child and adolescent mental health.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB1698
Home Births; Short Form
RELATING TO HOME BIRTHS.
Short form bill relating to home births.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 BELATTI HLT
HB1699
Minority Caucus Package; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts food and medical services from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD FIN
HB1700
Minority Caucus Package; Taxation; Income Tax
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Eliminates state income tax.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD FIN
HB1701
Minority Caucus Package; Individual Housing Account
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Updates the Individual Housing Account statute to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD HSG, FIN
HB1702
Minority Caucus Package; Zoning; Housing; Regulation; Land Use
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Reduces zoning restrictions for affordable housing development.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD EEP/WAL, FIN
HB1703
Minority Caucus Package; Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those already in office.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1704
Minority Caucus Package; Election Integrity; Surveillance
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Amends provisions in Chapter 11 to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, increases the number of voter service centers, and requires ballots be sent by mail only upon voter request.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1705
Minority Caucus Package; State of Emergency; Proclamations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Clarifies that emergency powers must comply with the Constitution and the needs of the circumstances. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated and how proclamations may be extended. Requires a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature for a proclamation extension.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD WAL, JHA
HB1706
Minority Caucus Package; Database; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study comparing other state's financial databases with Hawaii's current systems to assess the feasibility of adopting a single, more transparent and efficient statewide system. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD LMG, FIN
HB1707
Minority Caucus Package; Film Industry Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Amends the amount of total income tax credits available. Provides the State with alternative marketing opportunities in lieu of a shared-card, end-title screen credit.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK ECD, FIN
HB1708
Minority Caucus Package; Education; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a K-12 curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling exceeded.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK EDN, FIN
HB1709
Minority Caucus Package; Entrepreneurship; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Establishes the office of entrepreneurship. Creates a program in partnership with the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK ECD, FIN
HB1710
Minority Caucus Package; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Leases
RELATING TO LEASES.
Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1711
Minority Caucus Package; Hawaiian Home Lands; Enterprise Zone
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD ECD, JHA, FIN
HB1712
Minority Caucus Package; OHA; Ceded Lands; Pro Rata Share
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1713
Minority Caucus Package; Paid Family Leave; Public Employees
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve 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.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD LGO, CPC, FIN
HB1714
Minority Caucus Package; Constitutional Amendment; Education (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected from at least 7 school districts as provided by law and to serve no more than twelve years as a member.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD EDN, FIN
HB1715
Minority Caucus Package; Parental Rights; Education
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Establishes the Ohana Bill of Rights for parents and legal guardians of minor children to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor child.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to HLT, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 4 ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD, Matsumoto HLT, EDN, JHA
HB1716
Minority Caucus Package; Organized Retail Theft; Task Force
RELATING TO THEFT.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD JHA
HB1717
Minority Caucus Package; Self-Protection; Use of Force
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD JHA
HB1718
Minority Caucus Package; Mental Illness; Hospitalization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD HLT, JHA
HB1719
DOH; Newborns; Screening; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
RELATING TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.
Requires birthing facilities to screen newborns for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and to report data to the Department of Health. Provides a screening exemption when parents or guardians object on religious grounds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD, Alcos HLT, CPC
HB1720
Minority Caucus Package; Firefighter; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL SERVICES FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
Provides cancer screening for full-time state firefighters every three years to cover twelve types of cancer. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD LGO, FIN
HB1721
DHS; Med-QUEST Division; Rulemaking; Reimbursements; Remote Ultrasound Procedures; Remote Fetal Nonstress Tests
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services to adopt rules authorizing reimbursements for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD HUS, FIN
HB1722
Health Care; Insurance; Coverage; Breast Cancer Screenings; Breast Examinations; Cost-Sharing; Prohibited
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1723
Minority Caucus Package; Constitutional Amendment; Initiative (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.
Adds new sections to the Hawaii Constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Specifies a procedure for recall of elected officials and appointed justices and judges.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1724
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Precious Metal Bullion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD FIN
HB1725
Minority Caucus Package; Liability; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO MEDICAL LIABILITY.
Ensures that any mandated medical products are subject to standard liability.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA
HB1726
Minority Caucus Package; Immunization; Medical Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS.
Standardizes medical exemptions from vaccination and immunization requirements. Allows one medical exemption form to remain valid.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD HLT, CPC
HB1727
Minority Caucus Package; Education; Sexuality Health Education
RELATING TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM.
Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, EDN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD HLT, EDN
HB1728
Minority Caucus Package; Condominium; Insurance; Tax Credit
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE.
Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD CPC, FIN
HB1729
Taxation; Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Cost-of-Living Adjustments
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Adjusts annually for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2025, the income tax brackets, personal exemption amounts, standard deduction amounts, and the overall limitation on itemized deductions by a cost-of-living adjustment factor linked to the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price Index.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK FIN
HB1730
Housing; Accessory Dwelling Unit; HCDA; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units on an island with a population of more than 150,000, but less than 175,000. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 4 years of rental. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK WAL/HSG, FIN
HB1731
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Property; Mortgage; Down Payments
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, no down payment shall be required for any mortgage.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK JHA, FIN
HB1732
Kamaaina Come Home Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers to hire state residents who have been living, working, or studying on the mainland for three or more years and agree to return to Hawaii.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK FIN
HB1733
Elections; County Clerks; Voter Registration; Records; Deaths
RELATING TO REGISTERED VOTERS.
Requires county clerks to update the general register of voters according to death certificates and other disqualifying records upon receipt from department of health or another informing agency.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK JHA
HB1734
Campaigns; Advertisements; Artificial Intelligence; Disclosures
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires any campaign advertisement that contains any image, video footage, or audio recording that is created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to include a disclosure statement regarding the use of that technology. Subjects violators to administrative fines.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, Matsumoto JHA, FIN
HB1735 HD1
Minority Caucus Package; Recidivism; Offender Re-entry Programs; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability and work-force-readiness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK PSM, WAM
HB1736
Minority Caucus Package; Maui Wildfires; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS.
Establishes a program to provide no interest and no fee loans for down payments to Maui wildfire victims who lost their homes in the wildfire. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the State general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK WAL, FIN
HB1737
Death Penalty; Sex Trafficking; Minors; Criminals; Penal Code
RELATING TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon conviction for sex trafficking of a minor. Requires separate sentencing proceedings after conviction before a jury.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, GARCIA JHA
HB1738
Taxation; DOTAX; DBEDT; Sales Tax; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Study; Proposed Legislation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Directs the Department of Taxation, in consultation with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to study the feasibility of replacing the income and general excise taxes with a new retail sales tax or other tax. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed implementing legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD ECD, FIN
HB1739
Product Labeling; Human Cells; Penalties
RELATING TO PRODUCT LABELING.
Establishes labeling requirements for products that were developed or tested using human cells.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD CPC/JHA
HB1740
DOE; Sex-specific Athletic Teams; School Sports
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
Creates the requirement that the Department of Education designate sex‑specific teams for the purpose of gender equality in school sports.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, Matsumoto, Ward EDN, JHA
HB1741
Nuclear Energy; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OR DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN THE STATE WITHOUT PRIOR LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL.
Repeals the provision of the state constitution that prohibits the construction of nuclear fission power plants unless approved by a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD EEP, FIN
HB1742
Marriage; Age; Minors
RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Raises the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age. Allows a person to marry at 17 years of age with the written consent of the person's parent, guardian, or a family court judge.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, MATSUMOTO JHA
HB1743
DCCA; Broker-dealer; Regulation Best Interest; Continuing Education; Investment Advisor Representatives
RELATING TO REGULATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires that if a broker-dealer is subject to a more restrictive standard than under the federal Regulation Best Interest standard, the more restrictive standard shall apply. Allows certain investment advisor representatives to use other continuing education hours to satisfy continuing education requirements.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 1 PIERICK ECD, CPC
HB1744
Constitutional Amendment; Legislature; Voting; Aye with Reservations; Prohibition (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY LEGISLATIVE VOTING PROCEDURES.
Proposes an amendment to article III of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to clarify that a legislator who is present to vote on any bill, resolution, confirmation of an appointment, or adoption of a report of a committee, whether in a floor session or in committee, shall vote either "aye" or "no" on the matter, unless the member is recused. Prohibits the practice of voting "aye with reservations".
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1745
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK CPC, FIN
HB1746
DOE; Home-Schooled Children; Students; Sports; Athletics
RELATING TO HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN.
Allows a home-schooled child to become a member of the sports teams of the public school that the child would otherwise be required to attend.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD EDN, FIN
HB1747
Firearms; Handguns; Open Carry; Licenses; Issuance; Criteria
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Mandates that any qualified applicant shall be granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition unconcealed on the applicant's person.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 PIERICK JHA
HB1748
Condominiums; Replacement Reserves; Excess Amounts
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes condominiums to invest funds in excess of their estimated replacement reserves into medium grade or high grade obligations, as specified by the Securities Valuation Office.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK CPC, FIN
HB1749
Government; Election Integrity; In-Person Voting; Precincts
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Restores in-person voting at polling places as the principal method of voting in this State. Repeals the establishment of voter service centers.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1750
Minority Caucus Package; Ranked Choice Voting; Elections
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting for any election. Repeals the provision allowing for ranked choice voting for certain positions and circumstances.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK JHA, FIN
HB1751
Minority Caucus Package; Elections; Reporting; Public Records
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY OF ELECTIONS.
Requires election information to be publicly available either through website access or public records request.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1752
Minority Caucus Package; Voting; Signature Verification
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Requires that ballot signatures be verified by employees in the presence of at least two official observers.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1753
Minority Caucus Package; Mandatory Recount; Voting; Methodology
RELATING TO MANDATORY RECOUNT OF VOTES.
Lowers the threshold for a mandatory recount of votes. Requires that a recount be conducted in a different method than the original vote.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1754
Minority Caucus Package; Ballots; Elections; Audits
RELATING TO ELECTION BALLOTS.
Requires that post-election pre-certification audits rely on physical ballots.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB1755
State Budget; Short Form
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Short form bill relating to the state budget.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA FIN
HB1756
State Programs; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS.
Short form bill relating to state programs.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA FIN
HB1757
Office of the Legislative Analyst
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Clarifies the office of the legislative analyst.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 YAMASHITA LMG, FIN
HB1758 HD1 SD1
Professional Engineers; Licensure; Qualifications; Lawful Experience in Engineering Work; Code Compliance Review of Plans; Municipality Employees
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Clarifies that code compliance review of plans for construction applicable to the specific engineering field is considered lawful experience in engineering work for employees of municipalities. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/22/2024- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-23-24 2:30PM in conference room 224. EVSLIN, AIU CPN
HB1759 HD1 SD1
Cesspools; Transient Accommodations; Upgrade, Conversion, Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires cesspools attached to or used by housing or lodging that provides transient accommodations to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035 for priority level 1 cesspools and before 1/1/2040 for priority level 2 cesspools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. EVSLIN, LOWEN AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM
HB1760 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Budget and Finance; HHFDC; Counties; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Affordable Rental Housing; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Subaccount; State Debt Limit Exclusion; Private Activity Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, subject to legislative approval, to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond volume cap recycling program. Authorizes the Corporation or a county to establish a bond volume cap recycling program authorized by federal law. Allows the Department of Budget and Finance and Corporation to enter into an agreement with a county for bond volume cap recycling. Establishes a volume cap recycling program subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires a county or issuer to submit a report to the Department of Budget and Finance and Corporation on the status or use of its portion of the volume cap that is being recycled. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). EVSLIN, AIU WAM  SB2339
HB1761 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Bonds; Infrastructure; Regional State Infrastructure Subaccount
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes HHFDC to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and municipal taxation, with certain exceptions. Includes proceeds from bonds issued for regional state infrastructure projects as a source of revenue for regional state infrastructure subaccounts. Authorizes regional state infrastructure subaccount revenues to be used to repay regional state infrastructure project bond holders. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 4/3/2024- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-03-24 10:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. EVSLIN, AIU HOU, WAM  SB2133
HB1762 HD1
Affordable Housing; Counties; Income Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county's legislative body from approving an affordable housing project with modifications that impose stricter income requirements than the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Perruso voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). EVSLIN HSG, FIN  SB2063
HB1763 HD1 SD2 CD1
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Housing Projects; Loans; Priority; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving any loan made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund unless the Corporation forecloses on the project. Amends the permitted uses of and priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Repeals the authorization to use Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide grants. Requires the Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature on plans to revolve funds back into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Applies to Rental Housing Revolving Fund applications submitted after 6/30/2024. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). EVSLIN HOU, WAM  SB2045
HB1764
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; RHRF; Government-Owned Housing; Limited Profit Housing Associations; Supportive Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 EVSLIN HSG, FIN  SB2015
HB1765
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Planning Exemptions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires certain projects meeting the criteria of section 201H-38(a)(1), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be exclusively for sale or rent to occupants who are Hawaii residents who own no other real property.
(H) 2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. EVSLIN HSG, JHA  SB2066
HB1766 HD1
Elections; Advertisements; Synthetic Media; Deepfakes; Prohibitions
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits the distribution of synthetic media messages in advertisements before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. LA CHICA, AMATO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD, Cochran, Gates, Quinlan JDC  SB2396
HB1767 HD1
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON TCA/EDU, WAM  SB2515
HB1768
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM LGO, CPC, FIN  SB2474
HB1769 HD2
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/18/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD HHS, WAM  SB2473
HB1770
Kupuna Caucus; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1 CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HUS, FIN  SB2472
HB1771 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/18/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. CHUN, AIU, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD HHS, WAM  SB2470
HB1772 HD1 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; DOH; Senior Fall Prevention Campaign; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). CHUN, AIU, AMATO, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD HHS, WAM  SB2471
HB1773 HD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Dementia Training; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least one hour per year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. CHUN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD PSM/HHS, WAM  SB2552
HB1774 HD2
Silver Alert Program; Missing Persons; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
Establishes a silver alert program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. CHUN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Ganaden PSM/HHS, WAM  SB2305
HB1775 HD1
Universal Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; DOE; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON EDU, WAM  SB2327
HB1776 HD2 SD1
Income Tax; Itemized Deduction; Income Tax Brackets; Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; Conformity with Federal Deductions
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Amends income tax brackets. Temporarily amends the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed and permanently provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HHS, WAM
HB1777 HD1
Dental Hygienists; Preventive Dental Sealants; Dental Sealant Screenings; School-based Oral Health Programs
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Authorizes dental hygienists who are under the general supervision of a licensed dentist to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on certain individuals in a school-based oral health program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, CPN. NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS EDU, CPN
HB1778 HD2
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Taxation; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, amends existing law regarding preemption of local ordinances and regulations regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices as a matter of statewide concern to clarify that the State's preemption power extends solely to the taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and allows counties to adopt ordinances and regulations that regulate smoking or the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance or a regulation that imposes a fee or tax on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS HLT, JHA, FIN  SB2691
HB1779 HD2
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Summer Semester; Tuition; Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes a three-year summer tuition pilot program to provide funding to UH community colleges to offset the costs aligning the resident tuition rates for the summer semester with the resident tuition rates for the spring and fall semesters at the community colleges. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. PERRUSO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON HRE, WAM  SB2055
HB1780 HD1
World Peace Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO WORLD PEACE DAY.
Designates September 21 of each year as World Peace Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to TCA. ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TODD TCA  SB2131
HB1781 HD2
Panaewa Community Development District; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Establishment ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Panaewa Community Development District to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Panaewa, Hawaii. Amends membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include representatives of the Panaewa Community Development District. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. ONISHI, NAKASHIMA, SOUZA, Morikawa WTL, WAM  SB2766
HB1782 HD2
DOH; Criminal History Record Checks; Hemp Processors
RELATING TO HEMP.
Makes a conforming amendment to allow the Department of Health, or its designee, to conduct criminal history record checks on applicants for hemp processor permits. Sunsets 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC. MORIKAWA, AMATO, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, ONISHI, TAKENOUCHI, Ganaden, Tam HHS/AEN, JDC
HB1783
Transportation; Electronic Credentials; Identification; Driver's Licenses; Civil Identification Cards
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Authorizes and establishes a regulatory framework for the issuance, use, and acceptance of electronic credentials.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MORIKAWA, AMATO, GANADEN, KILA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, TAM TRN, JHA
HB1784 HD1 SD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Sunsets the tax credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KITAGAWA LBT, WAM  SB2527
HB1785
Unemployment Benefits; Striking Workers; Eligibility
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, WOODSON LGO, FIN  SB2188
HB1786 HD1
Elections; Clerks; Election Officials; Election Workers; Protections; Penalty; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits the sharing of personal information of clerks, election officials, and election workers for the purposes of intimidation, threats, harassment, or abuse. Amends the offense of assault in the second degree to include causing bodily injury to any clerk, election official, or election worker. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM JHA, FIN
HB1787
Beach Protection; Coastal Access; Coastal Zone Management; Nuisance; Shoreline Armoring or Hardening
RELATING TO BEACH PROTECTION AND COASTAL ACCESS.
Amends the beach protection policy of the coastal zone management program to recognize that unauthorized structures, materials, armoring, or hardening structures, including seawalls and revetments, sandbags, geotextile fabrics, and sand burritos, placed in the shoreline are a nuisance per se. Strengthens state and county abatement and cost recovery authority of, and allows citizen suits for, this type of nuisance.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA WAL, JHA
HB1788 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. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Excludes research funded by any grant, forgivable loan, or other amounts not included in gross income from qualified research expenses. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, firstserved 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). NISHIMOTO HET, FIN
HB1789
DOT; Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 SOUZA, AIU, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, Ganaden TRN, FIN
HB1790
Disabled Veterans; Motor Vehicles; Registration; Fees; Taxes; Exemption
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Exempts qualified disabled veterans from various annual motor vehicle fees and taxes, including vehicle weight taxes and beautification fees.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 SOUZA, COCHRAN, Ganaden TRN, FIN
HB1791
Employment; Reproductive Loss Leave
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires certain employers in the State to offer reproductive loss leave for employees.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SOUZA, GANADEN, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO LGO, FIN
HB1792
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Health Education; Public Schools; Private Schools; Charter Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 SOUZA, COCHRAN, PERRUSO EDN, FIN
HB1793 HD1
DOH; Hospitals; Administrative Rules; Security; Management Plan
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish rules requiring all licensed hospitals to develop and maintain a security management plan that is to be shared with the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SOUZA, COCHRAN, Ganaden HLT, CPC
HB1794
Hawaiian Language; DOE; Graduation Requirements
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 KILA, HOLT, KAHALOA, POEPOE EDN/JHA, FIN  SB3269
HB1795 HD1
Community College; University of Hawaii; Working Group
RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Establishes a working group within the University of Hawaii to evaluate possibilities for making community college free for Hawaii residents. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HET, FIN
HB1796
Climate Resilience; Emergency Preparedness; Workforce Development; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WOODSON EEP/ECD, FIN  SB2578
HB1797
DOE; Student Transportation; Public Schools; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services for Hawaii's public school system.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON EDN, FIN  SB2330
HB1798
Minimum Wage Calculation; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD LGO, FIN  SB2928
HB1799
DOE; Public Schools; Preferred Names
RELATING TO PREFERRED NAMES.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 KAPELA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM EDN, JHA  SB2670
HB1800 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB2234
HB1801 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget; Bond Declaration
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). YAMASHITA, NISHIMOTO WAM
HB1802 HD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. YAMASHITA HRE, WAM
HB1803 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Pass-through Entity; S Corporations; Partnerships; Tax Exempt Entities
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii taxes at the entity level, reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Takes effect 7/1/2040. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA CPN, WAM
HB1804
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2024 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the sixth year of the credit.
(H) 2/21/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA FIN
HB1805 HD1 SD1
Payments Under Protest; Procedure
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS.
Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA JDC, WAM
HB1806 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Tax Appeals; Filing; Appeal from Final Judgment
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS.
Removes language specifying that an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court be filed with the Tax Appeal Court. Allows an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court to be filed within thirty days of entry of a final judgment. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA JDC, WAM
HB1807 HD2
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capital Improvement Appropriations; Performing Arts; School Arts Programs; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Appropriates funds for performing arts initiatives and expanded arts programing in schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/19/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. YAMASHITA TCA, WAM
HB1808 HD1 SD1
Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Developments
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/23. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA HOU, WAM  SB2337
HB1809
Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Requires that any newly established ocean recreation management area include the same or greater number of commercial use permits as the number of permits applicable to the area before the establishment of the ocean recreation management area.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM WAL, JHA, FIN
HB1810
Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Ownership; Possession; Control; Persons Under Twenty-One; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from selling ammunition to a person under the age of twenty-one. Prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 HASHEM JHA  SB2845
HB1811
DLE; Department of the State Sheriff
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Renames the Department of Law Enforcement to the "Department of the State Sheriff". Renames the Director of Law Enforcement to "State Sheriff" and deputy directors to "undersheriffs". Establishes an assistant position to be designated by the State Sheriff.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM LGO, JHA, FIN  SB2628
HB1812 HD2
DCR; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Correctional Facilities; Inmates; Solitary Confinement; Restrictions; 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 develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2025. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review certain housing placements. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2025. Requires a report to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. HASHEM PSM, JDC/WAM  SB2452
HB1813
Agricultural Lands; Recreational Use; Special Permit; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Requires a property owner of agricultural land to obtain a special permit from the respective county prior to conducting public and private open area types of recreational use.
(H) 2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. QUINLAN, HOLT, MATAYOSHI, TODD, Amato AGR/WAL, FIN
HB1814 HD1 SD1
LRB; Condominium Property Regime Task Force; Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach certain subjects as they relate to condominiums. Extends the final report deadline and dissolution date of the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. QUINLAN CPN, WAM  SB2726
HB1815 HD1 SD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Enterprise; Definition; Agritourism
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Includes agritourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support businesses engaged in agritourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. QUINLAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI EET, WAM
HB1816
Tour Guides; DCCA; UH; License
RELATING TO TOUR GUIDES.
Establishes the Tour Guide Licensing Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires tour guides to complete the Professional Standards Tour Certification program by the University of Hawaii or another program approved by the Director.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD TOU, CPC, FIN
HB1817
Taxation; Amnesty Program
RELATING TO TAX AMNESTY.
Establishes a one-time amnesty program for liabilities for taxable years beginning on or transactions occurring on or after 01/01/2000 through taxable periods ending on or transactions occurring on 12/31/2023. Specifies that the amnesty period begins 01/01/2025 and completes no later than 12/31/2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 SAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) FIN
HB1818
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 MARTEN HUS
HB1819
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 MARTEN HUS
HB1820
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 MARTEN HUS
HB1821
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 MARTEN HUS
HB1822
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 MARTEN HUS
HB1823
DLNR; Property Owners; Hazardous Fire Areas; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2313
HB1824
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Assault; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Discrimination; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA JHA  SB2683
HB1825 HD1
Pharmacists; Out-of-State Prescriptions; Initial Fill
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS.
Authorizes out-of-state pharmacists to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, MARTEN HHS, CPN  SB2119
HB1826 HD1 SD1
Mental Health Professionals; University of Hawaii Windward Community College; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary positions to support the statewide expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, La Chica, Yamashita HRE, WAM
HB1827 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLIR; DOE; Health Care Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support health care workforce development programs, specifically the public high school health care workforce certificate program and glidepath program for certified nurse aides. Appropriates funds to renovate and equip certain public high school classrooms to be used for health care training. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita WAM  SB3225
HB1828 HD1 SD2
PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2030, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1829 HD1 SD1
HSEO; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Sayama, Yamashita GVO/EET, WAM  SB3314
HB1830 HD2 SD1 CD1
DCCA; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning 7/1/2026, establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances; authorizes psychologist license applicants who possess a provisional license to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain supervised experience requirements; and authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Appropriates funds out of the Compliance Resolution Fund. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Holt, Yamashita CPN/HHS, WAM
HB1831 HD1 SD2
DOH; Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Reports; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including a triage center for medically monitored detoxification and the treatment of substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC
HB1832 HD1 SD2 CD1
DHRD; State Departments; Civil Service; Minimum Qualification Review
RELATING TO HIRING.
Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to provide state departments, divisions, and agencies the applications received for vacancies under certain circumstances. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita LBT/GVO, WAM  SB3007
HB1833 HD1 SD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Affordable Housing; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Appropriates funds into and out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for mixed-income rental projects or units in mixed-income rental projects for qualifying individuals and families. Appropriates funds for an unspecified number of finance specialist positions to assist with these loans and grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita HOU, WAM
HB1834 HD1 SD1
DHS; Homeless Services; Contracts; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita HHS, WAM
HB1835 HD1
Food, Water, and Other Supplies Working Group; Distribution Management Advisory Board; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Statewide Distribution Management Plan
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the distribution management advisory board to develop and advise on the statewide distribution management plan. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita PSM, WAM
HB1836 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pharmacists; Prescription Refills; State of Emergency
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill and if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita WAL/HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1837 HD1 SD1
DOE; DOT; Emergency Action Plans; Comprehensive School Evacuation Communication Plans; Evacuation Routes; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to create emergency access plans for each Department school. Requires each Department school to have a comprehensive school evacuation communication plan for use during emergencies. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to assess all Department school campuses to determine if there are sufficient emergency evacuation routes for each campus and report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita EDU/TCA, WAM
HB1838 HD2 SD2
Short-Term Rentals; County Zoning; TAT
RELATING TO ZONING.
Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 780). SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Garcia, Yamashita HSG, JHA, FIN
HB1839 HD2 SD1
DOH; Air Quality Monitoring; Olowalu; Lahaina; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for long-term monitoring of air quality for certain communities impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfire, as well as support for research efforts to better understand the environmental concerns linked to urban fires, including funding for the establishment of permanent environmental health specialist IV positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita HHS/PSM/AEN, WAM
HB1840 HD2
DLNR; Water Quality Monitoring; Pollution Detection; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support long-term water quality monitoring and pollution source detection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita WTL/AEN, WAM
HB1841 HD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to DLNR for operating expenses, equipment, the establishment of positions, and capital improvement projects to support wildfire emergency response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita WTL/PSM, WAM
HB1842 HD1 SD1
Wildfire Prevention Working Group; Criminal Penalties; Fire Protection Laws; Arson; Red Flag Warning; Strict Liability
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Increases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the fourth degree to a class C felony if the offense was committed during the time period and within the geographic area in which a red flag warning was in effect. Provides that the state of mind requirement with respect to the attendant circumstance that the red flag warning was in effect is negligence. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita PSM, JDC
HB1843 HD2 SD1
DLIR; Fire Protection; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to direct fire protection efforts statewide. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita LBT/PSM, WAM
HB1844 HD1 SD1
UH; Maui College; Adjunct Professors; Construction; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary adjunct faculty positions at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita HRE, WAM
HB1845 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2210
HB1846
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB2211
HB1847
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to the Solicitation and Acceptance of Campaign Contributions by Candidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county 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 or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2212
HB1848
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.
(H) 2/1/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB2213
HB1849
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB2214
HB1850
City and County of Honolulu Package; ERS; Retirement; Government Employees
RELATING TO VESTING IN THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends the vesting period to 5 years for tier 2 government employees of the Employees' Retirement System who are in service on the effective date of the Act or return to service after the effective date of the Act, and for employees who become a member on or after the effective date of the Act.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB2220
HB1851
City and County of Honolulu Package; DLM; DDC; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB2221
HB1852 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Package; ESD; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds to the Emergency Services Department of the City and County of Honolulu to expand Community Outreach Response and Engagement Program services outside of urban Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB2222
HB1853
City and County of Honolulu Package; Department of Health; Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permits
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMITS.
Prohibits the Director of Health from assessing any fees for the issuance of municipal separate storm sewer system permits to county governments.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/EEP, FIN  SB2223
HB1854
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Regulation
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2224
HB1855
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
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. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, CPC, FIN  SB2225
HB1856 HD2
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Vehicular Access; Regulations; Restrictions; Ordinances
RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict access to streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM  SB2226
HB1857 HD1
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Governor; Emergency Powers; Mortgage Foreclosures; Suspension
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes the Governor to suspend the mortgage foreclosure provisions of chapter 667, HRS, for properties having substantial damage resulting from a disaster under a Governordeclared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, CPC/JHA  SB2227
HB1858
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Meetings; Supplemental Information
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Provides that supplemental information received within 48 hours of a meeting of a board subject to state opening meetings law may be added to the board packet; provided that the public is promptly provided access to the supplemental information.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2198
HB1859
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Closed Meetings; Training
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Authorizes any board that is subject to state open meetings law to hold a closed meeting for the purpose of providing training to new and current board members.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2199
HB1860
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2200
HB1861 HD2 SD2
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Motor Vehicles; Number Plates; Hawaiian Diacritical Marks; Electric Vehicles
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Requires each number plate issued on or after 1/1/2025 to include an 'okina in the word "Hawai'i". Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters for the words "Hawai'i" and "Aloha State" in motor vehicle number plates. Limits application of special number plates for environmental conservation to electric vehicles. Specifies that the design for special number plates for environmental conservation does not require the words "Aloha State". (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 831). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CAI, JHA, FIN  SB2201
HB1862
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Small Purchase Procurements
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB2202
HB1863
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Agricultural District
RELATING TO LAND USE COMMISSION.
Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to counties having specific population levels.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TOU/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TOU/WAL, JHA  SB2203
HB1864
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments; Counties
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Authorizes a county to initiate a land use boundary amendment to implement the county's general plan.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB2204
HB1865 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB2190
HB1866 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB2191
HB1867
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2192
HB1868
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Computers
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME.
Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2193
HB1869 HD1 SD2
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the first, second, and third degrees. Requires uncrewed aircraft to be operated by a human operator at all times. (SD2)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, JDC  SB2194
HB1870 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Crimes Against Elders
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, JDC  SB2195
HB1871
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Fraud; False Claims; False Statements
RELATING TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY.
Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2196
HB1872
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Gambling
RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES.
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity".
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2197
HB1873
Kauai Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Increases the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the victim is less than 16 years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the victim is less than 16 years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was less than 16 years of age.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2251
HB1874
Maui County Council Package; DLNR; Ocean Vessels; Commercial Use Permits; Environment
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS.
Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would cause nearshore water overcrowding or harm, or potential threats to, the environment.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA/CPC, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA/CPC  SB2205
HB1875
Maui County Council Package; County Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Repeals the maximum tax rate of the county transient accommodations tax.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TOU, LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TOU, LGO, JHA, FIN  SB2206
HB1876
Maui County Council Package; State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
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. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, CPC, FIN  SB2207
HB1877
Maui County Council Package; Procurement; Sole Source Procurements; Counties
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amend the procurement code to require County Council approval for contracts awarded by a county under its statutory authorization for sole source procurement if the contract amount exceeds $30,000.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB2208
HB1878
Maui County Council Package; Ocean Recreation; Thrill Craft; State Boating Law; Definition
RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT.
Amends the definition of "thrill craft" in the state boating law.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, CPC/JHA  SB2209
HB1879 HD1 SD1
Office of Elections Package; Embargo on Release of Information
RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
Provides that certain information to be included in any digital voter information guide shall not be released to any requestor in whole or in part before the public release of the entire guide. (SD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Act 014, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2232
HB1880
Office of Elections Package; President; Electors; Assembly
RELATING TO THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Reschedules the post-election assembly of presidential electors to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election.
(S) 4/18/2024- Act 006, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2233
HB1881 HD1 SD1
Ethics Commission Package; Administrative Fines; Maximum
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters relating to standards of conduct and lobbyists. (SD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Act 015, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2215
HB1882
HSEC; State Ethics Commission Package; Advice; Investigations
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations pursuant to sections 84-31 and 97-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2216
HB1883
Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code Reporting Period; Fiscal Year Reporting Period; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO REPORTING PERIODS.
Adjusts the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the state Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the Ethics Commission.
(H) 2/1/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB2217
HB1884 HD1 SD1
Ethics Commission Package; Legislator Disclosures
RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Clarifies disclosures required from members of the Legislature. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
(S) 4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 1:45PM; CR 325. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2218
HB1885
Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Presumptions; Testimony
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include certain communications regarding procurement decisions, staffing or appointment decisions, the development of an administrative agency’s written report or statement of policy, and ex parte communications regarding contested case hearings. Includes among lobbyists certain persons who submit testimony 10 or more times in any calendar year. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Effective 1/1/2027.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2219
HB1886 HD1 SD2
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Special Fund
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Authorizes moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to be used to defray the cost of statewide fire prevention, education, life safety, and preparedness programs, and hiring of administrative personnel. (SD2)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, WAM  SB2228
HB1887
State Fire Council Package; Counties; Residences; 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 fire sprinkler systems in residences.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA/CPC  SB2229
HB1888
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Restrictions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB2230
HB1889 HD1 SD2
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Cancer; Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT/PSM, JDC/WAM  SB2231
HB1890
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Prohibits retailers from selling or offering for sale certain combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2026.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD EEP, CPC  SB2741
HB1891
Climate Change; Vehicle Miles Traveled; Report; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission
RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop strategies for vehicle miles traveled reduction in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/CPC, referral sheet 1 LOWEN, TODD EEP/CPC  SB3273
HB1892 HD2 SD1
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Public Outreach and Education; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part II: Amends the deadlines for required upgrades conversions, or connections for certain priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools. Part III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Part IV: Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the implementation of the cesspool compliance pilot grant project. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329. LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD AEN/HHS, WAM  SB2426
HB1893
Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Amends Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to increase the cesspool compliance pilot grant project grant amount and update a reference. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 and to establish positions to implement the pilot grant project.
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EEP/WAL, FIN
HB1894
Cesspools; DOH; Public Outreach and Education; Real Property; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include whether the property has a cesspool, including the date by which state law mandates that the cesspool be upgraded, converted, or connected, and the priority level of the cesspool according to the Hawaii cesspool hazard assessment and prioritization tool.
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, EVSLIN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EEP/WAL, FIN  SB2425
HB1895
Septic System; Septic Tank; Agricultural District; New Subdivision
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the installation of septic systems for any development or structure constructed on a subdivision of land in the agricultural district on or after January 1, 2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 LOWEN, NAKAMURA EEP/WAL, JHA
HB1896 HD2 SD1
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, 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. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1)
(H) 5/3/2024- Deferred one day. LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, WOODSON, Sayama AEN, CPN  SB2427
HB1897 HD2
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET/AEN, CPN/JDC. LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, Amato EET/AEN, CPN/JDC  SB2576
HB1898
Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for two full-time positions to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established by Act 153, SLH 2022, and makes an appropriation for the project for FY 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KITAGAWA EEP/WAL, FIN  SB2360
HB1899
State Snails; Designation
RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
Designates certain snail species as official state snails.
(S) 4/12/2024- Act 004, 04/12/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104). ICHIYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Matsumoto TCA/AEN  SB2911
HB1900 HD1
Commission on Water Resource Management; Hawaii Mesonet; Hydrologic Data; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION.
Appropriates funds to improve the State's water resource management and hydrologic data collection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. ICHIYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Ganaden, Quinlan WTL, WAM  SB2914
HB1901 HD1
State Historic Preservation Program; Historic Property; Department of Accounting and General Services; Comprehensive Survey and Inventory; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" for purposes of the historic preservation program. Exempts state projects on state-owned buildings from state historic preservation division review unless the affected property is more than one hundred years old or on or being added to the Hawaii register of historic places or national register of historic places. Requires the department of accounting and general services to conduct a comprehensive survey and inventory of all state-owned buildings within five years to evaluate and nominate potentially eligible buildings for listing on the Hawaii register of historic places or national register of historic places. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2129
HB1902 HD1 SD2 CD1
Emergency Management Powers; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall 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 and local state of emergency, respectively. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran PSM/CPN, JDC  SB2843
HB1903 HD1 SD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Expands access of early learning programs to other state properties and public lands besides public school campuses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/3/2024- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-04-24 10:15AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDU, WAM
HB1904 HD2
Department of Education; School Placement; Child of Military Parent or Guardian
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent or guardian has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/PSM, JDC. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WARD EDU/PSM, JDC
HB1905
HPHA; Pet Animals; Allowed
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 1 GARRETT, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, Ganaden HSG, JHA
HB1906 HD1 SD1
DOE; Mental Health and Well-Being Support; Mobile Applications; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMOTE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance its Panorama platform and Trust Circle mobile application or create a new platform. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI EDU, WAM
HB1907 HD2
Manoa Stream Maintenance Reimbursement Pilot Program; Debris Clearing; DLNR; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish and implement a two-year Manoa stream maintenance reimbursement pilot program to reimburse homeowners adjacent to Manoa stream for clearing debris in Manoa stream. Appropriates funds and establishes positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. GARRETT WTL, WAM
HB1908 HD1
DAGS; Salaries; Public Officers and Employees; Payroll Schedule; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
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. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall not be subject to negotiation under Chapter 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Makes appropriations to establish six full-time equivalent positions and to cover the costs of converting to a predicted payroll schedule. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD LGO, FIN
HB1909
Small Business; Maui Wildfires; Rent Subsidy; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
Establishes the Maui small business rent subsidization grant program to assist small businesses displaced by the 2023 Maui wildfires to pay rent at new locations on Maui. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD,FIN, referral sheet 1 WARD, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KONG, LA CHICA ECD, FIN
HB1910
Telework; Tax Credits; Small Business; Employers; Employees
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, PIERICK, WARD ECD, FIN
HB1911 HD2 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental Budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2374
HB1912 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. (SD1)
(H) 4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 721). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2375
HB1913 HD1 SD2
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-Appointed Counsel; Guardians Ad Litem; Fees; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(H) 4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2376
HB1914 HD1 SD2
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(H) 4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2377
HB1915
Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Updates the Uniform Probate Code by reducing the number of required publications of a notice to creditors by a trustee to once a week for two successive weeks, consistent with amendments made by Act 158, SLH 2023, to publication requirements applicable to probate matters generally.
(S) 4/18/2024- Act 007, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2378
HB1916 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Servants; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Prohibits, upon written request from certain public servants or their representative, any government agency, person, or organization from making certain personal information publicly available on the Internet. Effective 10/1/2024. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2379
HB1917 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Units 1 and 10; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for judiciary employees and their excluded counterparts. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
(H) 4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC/LBT, WAM  SB2380
HB1918 HD1
Historic Preservation Tax Credit; Extension; Aggregate Caps
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Extends the sunset date for the historic preservation tax credit to December 31, 2030, and adjusts the cap on the total tax credits for future taxable years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2300
HB1919 HD1 SD2
DLNR; State Boating Facility Lease Program; Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Leases; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes a state boating facility lease program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease 1 state small boat harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions related to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor. Appropriates moneys out of the boating special fund. Repeals on 6/30/2044. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(S) 4/25/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 823). ICHIYAMA WAM  SB2555
HB1920
Real Property; Land Owner; Error
RELATING TO OWNERS OF LAND.
Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA JHA  SB2387
HB1921 HD1
DOH; Mobile Vaccination Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE VACCINATIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services for populations with reduced access to vaccines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, FIN  SB2853
HB1922 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Wildlife; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain wildlife. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to timely adopt, amend, or repeal certain rules if the board finds that the action is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to impacted natural resources or in light of newly available technology or data. (SD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL, JDC  SB2912
HB1923 HD1 SD2
Overnight Camps; Agricultural Districts; Special Permits
RELATING TO CAMPS.
Authorizes overnight camps in operation prior to January 1, 1961, to be regulated via the special permit process. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). ICHIYAMA WTL, JDC  SB2756
HB1924 HD1
UH; Wildfire Forecast System; Public Safety; Preparedness; Wildfire Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A WILDFIRE FORECAST SYSTEM FOR HAWAII.
Requires UH to establish a program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL/HET, FIN  SB2284
HB1925 HD2 SD1 CD1
OPSD; Hawaii State Planning Act; Phase II; Task Force; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.
Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WTL, WAM  SB2988
HB1926
DLNR; Wildfire Safety Advisory Board; Members; Duties; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION.
Establishes the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB2842
HB1927 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than sixteen years of age at the time of the offense. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the person exposed is less than sixteen years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the person exposed was less than sixteen years of age. (SD1)
(S) 4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). ICHIYAMA, NAKAMURA JDC  SB2971
HB1928
State Historic Preservation Division; Forty-five-day Limit to Approve or Make Determination
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the state historic preservation division to approve or make a determination within forty-five days on a properly completed and submitted application for public and private work. Deems the application to be approved if state historic preservation division does not make a determination within forty-five days. If the application is rejected, requires state historic preservation division to explain in writing.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA WAL, JHA
HB1929
Department of Health; Wetlands; Isolated Wetlands; State Waters; Water Pollution
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, LOWEN WAL, JHA  SB2390
HB1930 HD1
HI-EMA; Warehouse; Supplies and Equipment; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning, design, and construction for a warehouse to expand the Hawaii emergency management agency's ability to store and deploy supplies and equipment to all counties within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, FIN  SB2924
HB1931
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Akamai Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Positions; Fringe Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Sciences Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Akamai Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Akamai Internship Program.
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ONISHI, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD HET, FIN  SB2754
HB1932 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOT; Public Lands; Real Property; Acquisition; Disposition
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to acquire, including by condemnation, any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use and own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of the property acquired. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude lands set aside for the Department of Transportation, leased by the Department of Transportation, or to which the Department of Transportation holds title. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to directly acquire any real property for its purposes. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to expend funds for the acquisition, management, or maintenance of property for projects relating to climate mitigation and adaptation and visual and noise buffer zones and barriers. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). TODD TCA, WAM  SB3212
HB1933 HD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Sobriety Checkpoints; Special Fund; State Vehicle Registration Fee; Counties; Appropriation; Grant-in-Aid; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SOBRIETY CHECKS.
Establishes a sobriety checkpoint special fund to provide funding to county law enforcement agencies for staffing for sobriety checks and processing of persons arrested at sobriety checkpoints. Increases the state vehicle registration fee and establishes the amount to be deposited into the sobriety checkpoint special fund. Appropriates funds into the sobriety checkpoint special fund and out of the special fund as grants-in-aid for the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). TODD, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Nakashima TRN, JHA, FIN
HB1934 HD2
DOT; SHSP; Driving Under the Influence; Working Group
RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Requires the Director of Transportation to convene an intoxicated driving reduction working group, under the leadership of Hawaii's strategic highway safety plan, to make recommendations for amendments to existing laws to reduce incidents of intoxicated driving. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. TODD, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM TCA, WAM
HB1935 HD1
Vehicles; Operation; Intoxicants; Blood Alcohol Concentration; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Nolo Contendere; State Highway Special Fund; Appropriation. ($)
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Makes eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea persons with a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08, under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 11 TODD TRN, JHA, FIN
HB1936 HD2 SD2
DOT; Harbor Safety; Mooring; Commercial Docks; Labor; Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.
Mandates that the Department of Transportation require the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings to be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). TODD TCA, WAM  SB2746
HB1937 HD1
DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Pahoa Agricultural Park; Environmental Impact Statement; Non-potable Water Wells; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa and Pahoa agricultural parks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. TODD AEN, WAM
HB1938
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Works of Art; Sale
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Permits the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to sell artwork purchased with moneys from the works of art special funds as long as the artist or artists who created the work has died and the work is sold at a fair market value as determined by a third-party appraiser. Requires the proceeds of any sale of artwork purchased using moneys from the works of art special fund to be deposited into the works of art special fund.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAM, GARRETT, MATAYOSHI CAI, FIN
HB1939 HD1 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to provide greater access to the arts for children and communities in need, with a focus on those affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to accept gifted property for certain purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi TCA, WAM
HB1940 HD2
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; CIP; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds out of the Works of Art Special Fund to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the integration of works of art projects into several major capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE TCA, WAM
HB1941 HD1 SD1
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Quality Improvements; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation from the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the 2024 consultant report for the Hawaii State Hospital. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI HHS, WAM  SB2250
HB1942 HD1
BLNR; Real Property; Dissolved Corporations; Escheatment
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Permits real property assets of a dissolved corporation to escheat to the State, upon approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, if the assets were not transferred to a creditor, claimant, or shareholder of the corporation; real property taxes and any state tax liens have remained unpaid for five years; and the State makes a showing that attempts to locate creditors, claimants, and shareholders of the dissolved corporation have been unsuccessful. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). MATAYOSHI JHA, FIN
HB1943 HD1
Employer-Union Trust Fund; Health Plans; Prepaid Health Care Act
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, GARRETT, TAKENOUCHI LGO, CPC, FIN
HB1944 HD2 SD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation; Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Injuries; Coverage; MRI; Specialists
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes certain types of radiographical coverage and specialist consultations without a treatment plan within the context of workers' compensation coverage for employees with cervical and lumbar spinal injuries, or suspected cervical and lumbar spinal injuries. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). MATAYOSHI, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Kobayashi LGO, CPC, FIN
HB1945 HD1
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Leave Cash-out Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEAVE CASH-OUT PROGRAM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a leave cash-out pilot program for eligible department of corrections and rehabilitation employees who work in any state correctional facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD PSM/LBT, WAM
HB1946 HD2 SD1
DOH; Hiring Process Improvement Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.
Establishes a three-year pilot program in the Department of Health for hiring process improvement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON GVO, WAM
HB1947 HD1
Public Employees; Employees' Retirement System; Credited Service; Retirement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service from ten years to five years qualified Tier 2 employee's retirement system members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS LGO, FIN
HB1948
Subsistence Fishing; Gear Restrictions
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from establishing restrictions on the type of gear used for subsistence fishing.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, PERRUSO WAL, JHA  SB3268
HB1949 HD1 SD1
UH; Wildfire Susceptibility; Wildfire Vulnerability; Wildfire Management; Public Safety; Risk Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Maps; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERATION OF WILDFIRE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPS FOR HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State of Hawaii to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ICHIYAMA, POEPOE HRE, WAM  SB2502
HB1950
Kimchi Day; November 22
RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.
Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in the State.
(S) 4/22/2024- Act 008, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KONG, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS TCA  SB2402
HB1951
CIP; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 TARNAS FIN
HB1952 HD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Specifically authorizes a medical cannabis dispensary to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from another dispensary. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding medical cannabis products within a certain time. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, Garcia JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN  SB2461
HB1953 HD1 SD2 CD1
Penal Code Review; Judicial Council; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Judicial Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). TARNAS, CHUN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM JDC, WAM  SB2332
HB1954 HD1
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homeless; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON HLT, JHA, FIN  SB2556
HB1955 HD1
DLNR; Special Land and Development Fund; Authorized Uses; Invasive Species; Safety Improvements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPECIAL LAND AND DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species and install and maintain safety improvements on improved lands that provide lease revenue to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and that have significant cultural or historic value. Appropriates moneys out of the special land and development fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD WAL, FIN  SB2755
HB1956 HD1
Task Force; Business Revitalization
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a business revitalization task force to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including by mitigating regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/12/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. HOLT, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD EET, WAM
HB1957 HD2
Tax Credit for Research Activities; Small Business
RELATING TO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years expenses. Narrows the qualifying criteria for research activities tax credits to applicants who are small businesses registered in the State. Increases the maximum amount of tax credits that can be certified per year. Extends the sunset date of the research activities tax credit by five years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, WOODSON EET, WAM
HB1958
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Pilot Program; Employers; Child Care ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON LGO/HUS, FIN  SB2973
HB1959 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. HOLT, GARRETT, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI EET, WAM  SB2081
HB1960 HD2
Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for temporary positions within OPSD to support the activities of a district organization for a statewide economic development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. HOLT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TODD, WOODSON EET/WTL, WAM
HB1961
Emergency Powers; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Termination; Extension; Legislative Override; Severe Warning; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the Hawaii State Constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies that a state of emergency may be extended or terminated by a separate or supplementary proclamation. Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, by an affirmative two-thirds vote of each legislative house. Defines "severe warning". Specifies that prohibitions on price increases of essential commodities during a severe warning expire seventy-two hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental proclamation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 KONG WAL, JHA
HB1962
Tobacco Products; Unlawful Shipping; Repealed
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals provisions relating to the unlawful shipping of tobacco products.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 KONG HLT, JHA, FIN
HB1963 HD1
Certificate of Need; Exemptions; Psychiatric Facilities; Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities; Bed Change Services
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the facilities or services that are exempt from certificate of need requirements to include psychiatric facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities, and certain bed change services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). KONG, AMATO, GARCIA, MARTEN, WARD, Belatti, Matsumoto HLT, CPC
HB1964 HD2 SD2
DHS; Child Care Worker Subsidy and Bonus Program; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Homes; Family Child Care Homes; Reports; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a child care provider subsidy and bonus program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers, group child care centers, and group child care homes and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(S) 4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329. AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS HHS, WAM  SB2603
HB1965
Abusive Litigation
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.
(H) 1/31/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD JHA  SB2604
HB1966
Health Care; Health Insurance; Reproductive Health Care Services; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2025.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2605
HB1967 HD1 SD1
DLIR; Department of the Attorney General; Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund
RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES FUND.
Changes the administration of the Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATSUMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD LBT/JDC, WAM  SB2602
HB1968 HD2
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 4/2/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD JDC  SB2601
HB1969 HD2
DOE; Shade Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Establishes the shade tree program in the Department of Education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish arborist positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Ganaden, Matsumoto EDU, WAM
HB1970 HD1
Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles; Readiness; New Residential Construction
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires solar conduit- and electrical panel-readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle-readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, Ganaden EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1971
BOA; Agricultural Lands; Leases; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.
(H) 2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAM, TARNAS, WARD AGR, FIN  SB2413
HB1972 HD1 SD1
HSEO, Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EET/AEN, WAM  SB2311
HB1973
Rooftop Solar Installation; Rooftop Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems; New Residential Construction Requirement
RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
Beginning 1/1/2025, 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, under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to use moneys from the energy security special fund to administer variances.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1 MARTEN, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TODD EEP, CPC
HB1974 HD1 SD1
DHS; Needs Allowance; Long-Term Care Facilities
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income Program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Takes effect 10/1/2024. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2024- Act 018, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS HHS, WAM
HB1975
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Sunshine Law; Disability and Communication Access Board; Office of Information Practices; Disability Access to Public Information and Media Presentations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Establishes accessibility standards for the distribution of public documents and media presentations by boards as defined in section 92-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KOBAYASHI JHA, FIN  SB2751
HB1976 HD1 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Office of Elections; Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee; Voter Education; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to annually request funding for the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds to the Office of Elections Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee to gather information and provide outreach and voter education services for individuals with accessibility needs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KOBAYASHI JDC/HHS, WAM  SB2752
HB1977 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; DOE; Braille Literacy Instruction; Braille Literacy Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
Establishes state policy to promote braille literacy for blind students. Requires the individualized education programs of eligible blind students to include the instruction of Braille and provision of Braille instructional materials under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Education to establish a Braille literacy resource center. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. KOBAYASHI HHS/EDU, WAM  SB2750
HB1978
House of Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments
RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Establishes that House of Representative members of the same political party as the prior incumbent, not the Governor, shall make appointments for vacancies in the House of Representatives.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 KOBAYASHI JHA
HB1979
Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program; DOH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Establishes the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program to be implemented and administered by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to obtain federal approval, make reports, and adopt rules. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 KOBAYASHI CPC, FIN
HB1980 HD1 SD1
Animal Cruelty; Penalties; Felony; Illegal Animal Fighting; Birds
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Establishes the separate offense and applicable penalties relating to the fighting of birds in the first and second degrees. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
(S) 4/9/2024- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro). Excused, 0 (none). TARNAS, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM JDC  SB2684
HB1981 HD1
Traffic Violations; Disbursement; Counties
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Specifies that a portion of the revenues collected from traffic violations shall be disbursed to the county that enforced the violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). QUINLAN, AIU, AMATO, HOLT, KILA TRN, JHA, FIN
HB1982
Alcohol; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 QUINLAN, HOLT, LA CHICA, TODD CPC, FIN
HB1983
Landlord Tenant Code; Death of Tenant
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the landlord-tenant code to provide for a process to dispense of property and return the premises to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 AIU, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI CPC, JHA  SB2834
HB1984
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Remedies; Deadlines
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the deadlines related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations and the payment of past due rent. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI CPC, JHA
HB1985
DHRD; Telework; Rules; Policies; Guidelines; State Employees; Limitation; Supervisory and Accountability Standards
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Requires the Director of the Department of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of two days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 AIU, KILA, MIYAKE LGO, FIN  SB2598
HB1986
County Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse Office Conversion Projects; Ventilation and Lighting Requirements; International Building Code
RELATING TO COUNTY BUILDING CODES.
Requires each county to allow a developer undertaking an adaptive reuse office conversion project to comply with the International Building Code with respect to provisions concerning ventilation and lighting.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 AIU, KILA, MIYAKE WAL, CPC  SB2006
HB1987
Trespass; Construction Crane; Machinery; Airspace; Temporary Use; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 AIU, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE JHA, FIN  SB2078
HB1988 HD1
Counties; County Housing Powers; HHFDC; Mixed-Use Development; Mixed-Income Projects
RELATING TO COUNTY HOUSING POWERS.
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-income projects and mixed-use developments. Authorizes units in low- and moderate-income housing projects to be made available to households with higher incomes if there is an insufficient number of persons or families who meet income qualifying requirements. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/23. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI HOU, WAM  SB2062
HB1989 HD2 SD1
BOA; DOH; Raw Milk; Raw Milk Products; Raw Milk Dairy Products; Raw Goat Milk; Sales
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2025. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. NAKASHIMA AEN/HHS, CPN/JDC
HB1990 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Regulatory Framework; Travel Insurance
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Establishes a regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/1/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Kitagawa excused (2). NAKASHIMA TOU, CPC, FIN  SB2913
HB1991 HD1
U-drive Motor Vehicles; Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Establishes primary and optional coverage requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes disclosure requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/19/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. NAKASHIMA TCA, CPN  SB2855
HB1992
DCCA; Licensed Professionals; Contact Information
RELATING TO LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA ECD, CPC  SB2315
HB1993 HD1
Beverage Dealers; Redemption Centers; Refillable Beverage Containers; Regional Centers; Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program; Department of Health; Grants
RELATING TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Allows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Requires the Department of Health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to use the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2389
HB1994
Procurement; State Agencies; Hydrogen Vehicles
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Includes hydrogen vehicles as a priority for state agencies when purchasing or leasing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty motor vehicles.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA EEP, LGO, FIN  SB2968
HB1995
Department of Transportation; State Fleet; Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicles; Hydrogen Motor Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO STATE VEHICLES.
Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA EEP/TRN, FIN  SB2967
HB1996 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Hydrogen
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable energy generated to be used to produce hydrogen, subject to certain conditions determined by the public utilities commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). NAKASHIMA EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2964
HB1997 HD1 SD1
PUC; Water Carriers; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Rate; Tariff; Discount; Interisland Transport of Renewable Hydrogen
RELATING TO THE INTERISLAND TRANSPORT OF HYDROGEN.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of renewable hydrogen. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
(H) 4/22/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727). NAKASHIMA CPN/TCA, WAM  SB2965
HB1998
DOT; State Fleet; Non-Road Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a goal to transition all state-owned, non-road vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2045. Defines non-road vehicle.
(H) 2/13/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-15-24 11:00AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. NAKASHIMA EEP/TRN, FIN  SB2966
HB1999
DOA; Market Analysis Study; Blue Carbon Ecosystem Projects; Blue Carbon Finance; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEM PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 2 LAMOSAO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Ganaden AGR/EEP, FIN  SB2084
HB2000
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM AGR, FIN  SB2767
HB2001 HD1
DOA; Aquaculture Development Program; Restorative Aquaculture; Feasibility Study; Report to the Legislature; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS AGR, WAL, FIN  SB2083
HB2002
CIP; Thirty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-sixth representative district.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 LAMOSAO FIN
HB2003 HD1
DAGS; Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Public Buildings; Restrooms; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to post signage in each restroom identifying the location of the free menstrual products. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with Representative(s) Holt, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Pierick, Quinlan voting no (5) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). LAMOSAO, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HLT, LGO, FIN  SB3000
HB2004
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Paid Sick Leave; Grants; Pilot Program; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEAVE GRANT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 LAMOSAO, CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS LGO, CPC, FIN
HB2005 HD2
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Cure
RELATING TO TAXES.
Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure any failure to meet the requirements for the tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. LAMOSAO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI EET, WAM
HB2006
Invasive Species; Placard; Establishments; Inspections; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE PESTS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, Cochran AGR, FIN  SB2559
HB2007 HD3
Housing; Zoning; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions; Medical Institutions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows religious institutions, educational institutions, and medical institutions to build dwelling units on lands within the state urban land use district, under certain conditions. Sunsets 1/1/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
(S) 3/11/2024- Re-Referred to HOU/GVO/WTL, WAM. EVSLIN HOU/GVO/WTL, WAM
HB2008
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 EVSLIN HSG
HB2009
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 EVSLIN HSG
HB2010
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 EVSLIN HSG
HB2011
Urban Development; Short Form
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to urban development.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 EVSLIN HSG
HB2012 HD2
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Parking Requirements; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/19/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. EVSLIN, LOWEN, TODD TCA/EET, JDC
HB2013
Homeowners Insurance; Personal Property Insurance; Home Inventory; Claims; Total Loss; State of Emergency; Disasters
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes personal property insurance coverage, home inventory, and claims and appeals requirements for insurers issuing homeowners policies in cases where a policyholder experiences total loss of an owner-occupied resident, including its contents, as a result of an event that has been declared a disaster by the governor.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 EVSLIN, AIU WAL/CPC, FIN
HB2014
Location Tracker; Harassment; Criminal Law; Penalty
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 TAKAYAMA, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON JHA  SB2310
HB2015 HD1
Department of Transportation; Emergency Egress; Pacific Palisades
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires DOT to identify an emergency egress route other than Komo Mai drive from Pacific Palisades or, if no other route can be found, determine the feasibility of constructing an alternate emergency egress route. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. TAKAYAMA TCA, WAM  SB2445
HB2016 HD1 SD1
Public Safety; Emergencies; Civil Defense; Pacific Palisades; Emergency Siren; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
(S) 3/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. TAKAYAMA PSM, WAM  SB2444
HB2017
Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 MARTINEZ, MARTEN HUS, FIN  SB2786
HB2018
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 MARTINEZ, MARTEN HUS, FIN  SB2788
HB2019
Public Employment; COVID-19; Vaccination Policies; 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.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 GARCIA LGO, FIN
HB2020 HD2 SD2 CD1
Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Producer; Definition; Disposition of Public Lands
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Expands the definition of "renewable energy producer" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands to renewable energy producers. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). ICHIYAMA, Lowen EET/WTL, CPN  SB3195
HB2021
Legislature; Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Applicability
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Removes the Legislature's exemption from the State's sunshine law.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, COCHRAN, PERRUSO, PIERICK JHA
HB2022
Legislative Budget Office; Fiscal Analysis; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE.
Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO, WARD LMG, FIN  SB2644
HB2023
Motor Vehicles; Registration; Taxes; Penalties; Delinquency
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the first 5 consecutive years of delinquency.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, COCHRAN, PERRUSO, PIERICK JHA, FIN
HB2024
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on January 1, 2025, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, PIERICK, Kapela, Perruso HLT, CPC  SB2023
HB2025
Nursery License; Establishment; Invasive Species; Control
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes the nursery license program for the regulation of the sale and movement of nursery stock.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO AGR, CPC, FIN
HB2026
Building Code; New Construction; Residential Buildings; Commercial Buildings; White Roofs
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new construction unless the structure's roof is painted in white or uses white colored material and requires roofs on residential and commercial buildings constructed before 1/1/2025, if repainting, to repaint the roof in white or use white colored materials.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO WAL, CPC
HB2027 HD1
Light Pollution; Dark Night Skies Protection Advisory Committee; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Establishes a dark night skies protection advisory committee to assist the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the development of a statewide dark night skies protection strategy to preserve dark night skies and reduce light pollution. Sunsets the existing advisory committee under the University of Hawaii on 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO EEP, FIN
HB2028 HD2
DBEDT; Department of the Attorney General; Hawaii Made Program; Made in Hawaii with Aloha Program; Hawaii-made Products; Hawaii-processed Products; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Merges the Made in Hawaii with Aloha branding program with the Hawaii Made program under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Specifies that the Department of the Attorney General shall be responsible for enforcement of the program. Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" or "made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). HOLT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TODD ECD, CPC, FIN  SB2082
HB2029 HD2 SD1
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review 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. Establishes certain written notice requirements for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. HOLT, AIU, GARRETT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD HWN/WTL, WAM  SB2653
HB2030
School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing; DHHL
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Makes permanent the exemption from school impact fees of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HOLT, AIU, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD EDN, JHA, FIN  SB2651
HB2031
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys for the continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HOLT, CHUN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2650
HB2032
Shopping Carts; Task Force; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness
RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS.
Establishes a shopping carts task force, to be chaired by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, to develop a system of regulatory controls for shopping carts.
(H) 1/31/2024- Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI HLT, JHA, FIN
HB2033
Accounting Service Businesses; Procurement Preferences; Reciprocity; Definitions
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES AND RECIPROCITY.
Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under section 103D-303, HRS.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 HOLT LGO, CPC, FIN  SB2536
HB2034
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HOLT, AIU, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TODD JHA, FIN  SB2654
HB2035
Child Care; Child Care Facilities; Department of Human Services; Demonstration Projects; Requirements
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Codifies program modification requirements for demonstration projects established by child care facilities that are licensed by the Department of Human Services.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WOODSON HUS, CPC, FIN
HB2036
Fire-free Program; DCCA; Condominiums; Fire Sprinklers; Loans; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIFE-SAFETY SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Fire-free Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide interest-free loans to condominiums for the installation of fire sprinklers or alternative life safety improvements. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK CPC, FIN
HB2037
Constitutional Amendment; Recreational Cannabis; Legalization (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN
HB2038
DHS; ALICE; State Planning Act; Poverty Reduction
RELATING TO POVERTY REDUCTION.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish state goals for poverty reduction and socio-cultural advancement that support the principles of the Hawaii State Planning Act by reducing by 50% by 2050 the number of families in the State that are employed but asset limited and income constrained.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, COCHRAN, GARCIA, PIERICK HUS, FIN
HB2039
State Capitol; DAGS; DPS; Security; General Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the capitol district. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, GARCIA LMG, FIN
HB2040
Task force; Permitting; Construction; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
Establishes the building permit expeditionary improvement force to eliminate inefficiencies in the permitting process. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, GARCIA LGO, FIN
HB2041
Constitutional Amendment; Astronomy; Mauna Kea; Thirty Meter Telescope (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE EXPEDITIOUS CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A THIRTY METER TELESCOPE ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the State to support and facilitate the expeditious construction and completion of a 30 meter telescope on Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2042 HD1 SD1 CD1
Youth Wellness; Mental Health; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to contract for the provision of youth mental health and wellness services to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS HHS, WAM  SB2460
HB2043 HD3
Department of Education; Private Schools; Charter Schools; Prekindergarten Programs and Schools; Harm to Students Registry; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a harm to students registry for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM/JDC. TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD EDU/LBT, WAM/JDC
HB2044
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund.
(H) 2/2/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-07-24 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS HET, CPC, FIN  SB3248
HB2045 HD1
Contracts for Products or Services; Automatic Renewal Clause
RELATING TO AUTOMATIC RENEWALS.
Expands the law governing automatic renewal clauses to contracts with specified terms of one month or more and that renew for specified terms of one month or more. Requires that a notice of any material change be sent to the consumer no less than thirty days before the effective date of any material change. Exempts affiliates of insurers, providers of service contracts, and affiliates of those providers from the law governing automatic renewal clauses and continuous service clauses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. TAKENOUCHI CPN
HB2046 HD2
Feral Chicken Management; DLNR; DOA; Counties; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKEN MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and counties to collaborate on feral chicken management projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2024- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM. TAKENOUCHI, SAIKI WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM
HB2047
Lava Zones; Property Insurance; Premiums; Dedicated Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.
Establishes a lava zone insurance fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2048 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Board of Directors; Composition; Public Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Increases the number of public members on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association from three to an unspecified number. Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President, rather than the Insurance Commissioner, to appoint the public members. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ILAGAN CPN, WAM
HB2049
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Board Members; Annual Report; Website
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to post information about its board members and an annual report on its website.
(H) 2/27/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ILAGAN CPC
HB2050
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Lava Zones; DCCA; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to modernize and expand technology systems and software for new and existing policies and programs in the State.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2051
Insurance; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Plan of Operation; Covered Properties
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires that the Hawaii Property Insurance Association include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties, greenhouses, shade houses, and mixed-use properties, such as transient accommodations or residences in which a commercial enterprise operates on the property. Effective 1/1/2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2052
Insurance; Property Insurance; Lava-Flow Hazard Zones
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits insurers offering property insurance in the State from refusing to issue or failing to renew a homeowner's insurance policy solely on the basis that the applicant's or insured's real property is located in a lava-flow hazard zone.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2053
Insurance; Residential Property; Lava Zones; Premiums; Cap
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes a cap on insurance premiums for residential properties located in lava zones on Hawaii island based on premiums of comparable residential properties not located in lava zones on Hawaii island.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2054
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Insurance; Lava Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to offer additional types of homeowners insurance policy options that exclude lava coverage.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2055
Foreclosure Moratorium; Lava Zones 1 and 2
RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES.
Establishes a moratorium on foreclosure actions for property located in lava zones 1 and 2.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN CPC, FIN
HB2056 HD1 SD1
DCCA; State Reinsurance Exploratory Working Group; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs the State Reinsurance Exploratory Working Group to gather information to assist the Legislature in generating innovative solutions that address increasing insurance costs to consumers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ILAGAN CPN, WAM
HB2057
Transportation; Alternative Routes General Excise Tax Surcharge; Alternative Routes Special Fund; New Motor Vehicles ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes an alternative routes general excise tax surcharge to be assessed on the sale of new motor vehicles. Establishes an alternative routes special fund.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN, GATES, KILA TRN, FIN
HB2058 HD1 SD1 CD1
Penal Code; Owners of Dangerous Dogs; Requirements and Penalties
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS.
Establishes the offense of negligent failure to control a dangerous dog. Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes provisions regarding the designation of dangerous dogs, requirements for owners of dangerous dogs, and impoundment of dangerous dogs. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). ILAGAN, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS JDC  SB2692
HB2059
Secure Loads; Vehicles; Transfer Station
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles to securely fasten loads when at transfer stations, except when actively unloading.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN TRN, JHA
HB2060
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to adult or minor students who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward their first undergraduate degree, under certain conditions.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN, PERRUSO HET, FIN
HB2061
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Athletics; Comparable Programs
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows a public charter school student who wishes to participate in a sport for which there is no athletic program at the student's charter school the ability to participate in a comparable program at any department school in the complex area where the student resides. Specifies that if the department school in the student's service area offers the student's desired athletic program, the student must participate in that athletic program and may not participate in an athletic program at a different department school in the same complex area.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ILAGAN EDN, FIN
HB2062
Judicial Proceedings; Attachment; Execution; Homestead Exemption
RELATING TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Increases the exemption from attachment or execution for homesteads to $150,000 for heads of family and persons sixty-five years of age or older and to $100,000 for everyone else.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 ILAGAN JHA, FIN
HB2063
University of Hawaii; Diversity; Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ENRICHMENT OF DIVERSITY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year pilot program to enrich diversity across the University of Hawaii System.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ILAGAN HET, FIN
HB2064 HD1
Controlled Substances Registration; Public Interest Factors; Licensing
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Includes the prevention of activities within an applicant's premises and adjacent areas that are potentially injurious to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and neighborhood as a factor for determining whether a controlled substances registration is in the public interest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. SAIKI HHS, JDC  SB2456
HB2065 HD2
DOT; Noise Traffic Pilot Program; State Highway Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EXCESSIVE NOISE.
Amends the appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Noise Traffic Pilot Program of the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. SAIKI TCA, WAM  SB2889
HB2066
Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Establishes a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii green infrastructure authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools.
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, POEPOE EEP/WAL, FIN
HB2067 HD2
Condominiums; Standard Proxy Forms; Disclosure Statement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals 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 or to directors present at the meeting. Requires a disclosure statement on the standard condominium proxy form informing unit owners that an association may conduct direct elections by electronic, machine, or mail voting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2024- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC. SAIKI CPN, JDC  SB2549
HB2068
State Mental Health Program; Positions; Appointment; Psychologists
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes the director of health to appoint psychologists to fill staff positions for the state mental health program.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI LGO, FIN
HB2069 HD1 SD1
DAGS; Civil Service; Exemptions; Information Technology Modernization
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Permits Department of Accounting and General Services to employ certain persons within the Comptroller's office who are exempt from state laws governing civil service and collective bargaining for certain purposes, as part of the State's information technology modernization efforts. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2024- Act 019, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119). SAIKI GVO, WAM  SB2820
HB2070 HD1 SD2 CD1
DCCA; Office of Administrative Hearing; Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds paid or filed by parties initiating an administrative appeal for protests of solicitations or award of contracts under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs except in cases where the party does not prevail and the Office of Administrative Hearing of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs finds that the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI GVO, CPN  SB2827
HB2071 HD1 SD1
Photo Red Light Imaging; Highway Safety; Traffic Violations; Transportation
RELATING TO PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS.
Provides that any photo red light imaging detector system's clear and unobstructed recorded image of a motor vehicle license plate shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle to which the license plate is attached is the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Requires the State, the county, or the State's or county's third party contractor to implement a process to record the date on which the summons or citation was submitted to the post office, which shall be prima facie evidence of the date the summons or citation was submitted to the post office. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI TCA, JDC  SB2348
HB2072 HD1 SD1
Campaign Spending; Solicitations; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony. (SD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Act 016, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). SAIKI JDC  SB2453
HB2073
Mail; Deceptive; Unsolicited; Prohibitions
RELATING TO MAIL.
Prohibits certain entities from distributing unsolicited mail that is reasonably likely to cause the recipient to believe that a governmental agency has approved of the distribution.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 SAIKI JHA  SB2454
HB2074 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOE; Kaiapuni; Hawaiian Immersion; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KAIAPUNI EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for Kaiapuni programs and the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) Kaiapuni education curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) Kaiapuni classroom teacher positions. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). HOLT, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2075
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Homestead Program; Waiting List; Housing; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to further reduce its homestead program applicant waitlist.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HOLT, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, WARD, WOODSON JHA, FIN
HB2076
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes; Waitlist; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 HOLT, AIU, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON JHA, FIN  SB2921
HB2077
Rights of Nature; Legal Personhood; Malama Ka Aina; Native Hawaiian Rights; Environment; Watersheds
RELATING TO WATERSHEDS.
Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 KAHALOA, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TODD, WARD, WOODSON WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN
HB2078
Education; Inclusive Curricular Materials; Public Schools; Discriminatory Practices; Complaint
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to ensure that inclusive curricula are available to all students at public schools. Makes it a discriminatory practice to refuse to approve, remove, or prohibit the use or access of inclusive or diverse materials in schools and public libraries on the basis of materials featuring or written by LGBTQ+ individuals.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 2 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM EDN, JHA  SB2883
HB2079 HD2
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Prescriptions; Protections; Child Custody
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services. Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM  SB2882
HB2080
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD JHA, FIN  SB2884
HB2081 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; DLNR; Natural Resources; Penalty; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Imposes a per-day penalty for nonpayment of TAT. Amends the transient accommodation tax rate. Requires a $20 transient accommodation tax to be levied per night for each furnishing of transient accommodations in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through a membership, loyalty, or rewards program. Appropriates funds to DLNR for protection, management, and restoration of the State's natural resources. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC. ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, QUINLAN, TODD, YAMASHITA EET/WTL, WAM/JDC
HB2082 HD1
School Bus Services; Department of Education; Comprehensive Standards
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Establishes comprehensive standards for the department of education related to school bus services to ensure equitable access, timely communication, and accountability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden EDU, WAM  SB2303
HB2083 HD3 SD1
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Recognition Program; Department Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option; Mililani High School Pilot Program
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal pilot program at Mililani high school no later than the 2025-2026 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD AEN, WAM  SB2365
HB2084 HD1
Vacated Homeless Encampments Clean Up Task Force; Intergovernmental Agreements; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a vacated homeless encampment clean up task force to identify parcels of land that require intergovernmental coordination to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on lands managed by government agencies, including but not limited to the United States Army Garrison Hawaii, and execute a memorandum of understanding to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on the identified parcels. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TODD HHS/PSM, WAM  SB2854
HB2085
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report; Certified Copies
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK CPC, FIN  SB2127
HB2086
Emergency Scheduling; Xylazine; Controlled Substance; Schedule III; Test Strip
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Excludes xylazine testing strips from the definition of "drug paraphernalia". Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement administration to make an emergency scheduling by placing xylazine into schedule III on an emergency basis.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO, TAM JHA  SB2749
HB2087 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Elder Access Pilot Program; Auditor; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a two-year elder access pilot program in the Executive Office on Aging, to improve access to essential services and reduce wait times for seniors seeking public services through state and county government offices. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to enter into memorandums of agreement with the counties and other state agencies to implement the pilot program. Requires the Auditor to evaluate the pilot program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, WARD, WOODSON, Matsumoto HUS, FIN  SB2852
HB2088
REC; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Damages; Attorney's Fees; Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force; Report
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish a Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force to ensure transparency and consistency in the management of condominiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Task Force on an unspecified date.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO CPC, FIN  SB2336
HB2089 HD2 SD1
State Building Code Council; Hawaii State Building Codes; International Building Code; International Residential Code; Code Cycles; Counties
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and International Residential Code within two years of every other official publication date of the applicable code or standard. Provides that if a county does not amend the Hawaii State Building Codes within the required two-year time frame, the Hawaii State Building Codes will become applicable as the interim county building code, until superseded by the adoption of an amended version of the Hawaii State Building Codes or standards by the county. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. EVSLIN, AIU GVO, JDC
HB2090 HD1 SD2 CD1
Residential Development; Areas Zoned for Commercial Use; Administrative Approval; Counties; Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse; Commercial Buildings
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2025, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAIKI, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD GVO/WTL, JDC  SB2948
HB2091 HD1
DOE; School Impact Fees; Exemptions
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts from the school impact fees the development of certain housing developments with income restrictions and additional or accessory dwelling units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. EVSLIN, AIU, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA HOU/EDU, WAM
HB2092
Department of Education; Holocaust; Genocide; Curricula; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop and implement a Holocaust and genocide curricula. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2 EVSLIN, ILAGAN, MARTEN EDN, FIN  SB2839
HB2093 HD1
Rental Watercraft; Registration; Numbering; Navigable Waters; State Parks
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires rental watercraft to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being provided or offered to be used by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Sunsets 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). EVSLIN, NAKAMURA WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2094 HD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Landlord Obligations; Locks
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease with a term of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. KITAGAWA CPN  SB3211
HB2095
Department of Health; Safe Drinking Water; Emergency Measures
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN WAL/EEP, JHA  SB3284
HB2096
CIP; Seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 LOWEN FIN
HB2097
Environmental Impact Assessments; Power-Generating Facilities; Combustion; Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies the definition of "power-generating facility" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating beginning January 1, 2024, that were not previously operational. Includes power-generating facilities that are converting from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 2 LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD, WOODSON EEP, CPC  SB2367
HB2098 HD1
PUC; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). LOWEN, COCHRAN EEP, CPC  SB3194
HB2099
DOH; Environmental Toxins; Testing laboratory; Harmful Substances; Diseases; Natural Resources; CIP; GO Bond ($)
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 LOWEN, COCHRAN EEP/HLT, FIN  SB2409
HB2100 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates; HHFDC
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/20/2024- Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 14 LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, PERRUSO, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Matsumoto EEP, FIN
HB2101 HD1
Recycling; Construction Waste; Working Group
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to make recommendations for increasing the recycling of construction and demolition debris. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). LOWEN EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2436
HB2102
PUC; Electric Utilities; Wildfire Protection Plan; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan. Establishes a civil penalty for violations. Requires public utilities to report wildfires caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to investigate certain wildfires. Prohibits the reports as admissible evidence in any judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 LOWEN, COCHRAN, HOLT, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EEP/WAL, CPC, JHA
HB2103 HD2 SD1
HSEO; Renewable Energy; Long Duration Clean Energy Storage; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, MARTEN, TARNAS, TODD EET, WAM
HB2104 HD1
HISC; Viability Funding; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. LOWEN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON AEN, WAM  SB2358
HB2105 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; UH; Statewide Environmental Assessment; Slim-hole Exploration; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a slim-hole resource characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, MARTEN, TARNAS, TODD EEP, FIN
HB2106
State Fire Marshal; Fire Enforcement Officers; State Fire Council; Fire Risks; State Lands; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to employ seven fire enforcement officers to issue citations to and remove persons creating fire risks on state lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 ICHIYAMA WAL/JHA, FIN  SB2434
HB2107 HD2 SD1 CD1
Filipino Caucus; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator and Programming; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to establish a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator position and for programming support for LEP community projects within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, TAM, WOODSON PSM, WAM  SB2781
HB2108
Filipino Caucus; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; English Interpretations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HET/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAM, WOODSON HET/LGO, FIN  SB2782
HB2109
Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN, ALCOS, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON HUS, FIN  SB2786
HB2110
DHS; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Report to the Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN, ALCOS, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON HUS, FIN  SB2785
HB2111
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriation
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 ILAGAN, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON HUS, FIN  SB2788
HB2112 HD2 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Required Insurance; Mopeds
RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.
Requires that moped operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating mopeds into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/27/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. SAYAMA, AIU, GATES, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Matayoshi TCA, CPN
HB2113 HD1
Pharmacy; Pharmacists; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund; Pharmacist Workforce Assessment Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE/CPN, WAM. SAYAMA, BELATTI, HOLT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HRE/CPN, WAM
HB2114
DBEDT; Gambling; Digital Sports Betting; Pilot Program
RELATING TO SPORTS BETTING.
Amends the definition of gambling to exclude digital sports betting on a platform licensed pursuant to state law. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to develop a pilot program to license businesses in the State to operate digital sports betting platforms. Provides an amended definition of gambling to be enacted when the pilot program ceases to exist.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, LA CHICA, ONISHI ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN
HB2115
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at each department school and charter school. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, COCHRAN, MARTEN EDN, JHA, FIN
HB2116 HD1
Driver's License; Examination; Language
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires the examiner of drivers of a county to conduct the testing of an applicant for a driver's license to demonstrate the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle in English or in certain other languages at the request of the applicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). GATES, LA CHICA, MARTEN, TAM TRN, JHA
HB2117
Federal Lands; Makua Valley; Transition; Mauka Military Reservation; Task Force; DLNR
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a Makua Valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2593
HB2118
Permitting; State-related Construction Projects; Counties; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Remove state-related construction projects from the permitting requirements of the counties. Establishes a permitting process and division within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, AIU, HOLT, KAHALOA, MARTEN WAL, CPC, FIN
HB2119
Criminal Littering; Fines
RELATING TO CRIMINAL LITTERING.
Amends the fine for individuals convicted of criminal littering to $1,000 instead of a range of $500 to $1,000.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, Morikawa JHA, FIN
HB2120
Motor Vehicle Registration; Biannual Basis; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Provides Hawaii residents with the option of paying for the registration of their motor vehicles and associated taxes and fees on a biannual basis. Restricts the amount of delinquency tax due to the current tax due plus one year. Removes language allowing storage costs and costs incident to seizure of a vehicle from inclusion in the amount the owner of a vehicle must pay in order to redeem the vehicle after seizure.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, LA CHICA, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA JHA, FIN
HB2121
State Buildings; Security; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STATE BUILDINGS.
Requires the Department of Law enforcement to provide security twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for all state buildings. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, Amato JHA, FIN
HB2122
DOT; Private Roads Task Force
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a private roads task force to identify and facilitate the repair and transfer of certain private or disputed roads to the appropriate government agency.
(H) 2/13/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, SOUZA TRN, FIN
HB2123 HD1
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires the owner or operator of each waste combustion facility or municipal solid waste landfill to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TODD EEP, CPC, FIN
HB2124
Geotagging; Public Lands; Prohibition
RELATING TO GEOTAGGING.
Prohibits geotagging on public lands in the State.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 GATES, AMATO, MARTEN CPC, JHA
HB2125
Firearms; Unregistered or Prohibited; Mandatory Minimum Sentence
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a mandatory minimum period of imprisonment of one year without the possibility of parole for persons found in possession of an unregistered or prohibited firearm.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 GATES, HOLT, MARTEN JHA
HB2126
Small Business; Bonus; Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a tax credit for small businesses who provide bonuses for their employees.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, Tam ECD, FIN
HB2127 HD1
Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, Kobayashi AGR, FIN  SB2795
HB2128
DLNR; Imu Infrastructure; State Parks; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO IMU INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, WOODSON WAL, FIN  SB2478
HB2129
Agriculture; Single-ingredient Products; Food Purchasing Requirements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Defines "single-ingredient product".
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, COCHRAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, WOODSON AGR, CPC  SB2477
HB2130 HD1
HDOA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Report; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the sustainable food systems working group and positions within the Department of Agriculture. Requires report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). GATES, HOLT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON AGR, FIN  SB2414
HB2131 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Report; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the 2-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas affected by it. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. GATES, BELATTI, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON AEN, WAM  SB2411
HB2132 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Hawaii Ant Lab to share data collected related to invasive ant surveys with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI AGR, FIN  SB2359
HB2133 HD1
Invasive Species Grant Pilot Program; DOA; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes an invasive species grant pilot program to provide grants through DOA to individuals, businesses, and organizations for the eradication of invasive species on property located in Hawaii that is owned by the individual, business, or organization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS AEN, WAM
HB2134 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS AEN, WAM
HB2135
UH; Poamoho Research Station; CIP; General Obligation Bonds
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, COCHRAN, MARTEN FIN  SB2416
HB2136 HD2 SD2
DOA; Pesticide Inspection Program; Restricted Use Pesticides; Banned Pesticides
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a pesticide inspection program to increase compliance with the proper use of restricted use pesticides and ensure the continued prohibition on the use or application of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Requires the Department to post the inspection results on its website upon completion of a final order for a violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. GATES, AMATO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, TODD, Tam AEN, CPN/WAM
HB2137 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). GATES, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, WOODSON AGR, FIN  SB2479
HB2138 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). GATES, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON AGR, HET, FIN
HB2139 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species; Inspections; Placard Program; Little Fire Ants; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement an invasive species inspection placard program to enhance the control, removal, and eradication of invasive species on the premises of an agricultural producer and inform the public of the most recent invasive species inspection results for agricultural producers. Appropriates funds to mitigate the spread of the little fire ant and coconut rhinoceros beetle in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. GATES, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON AEN, WAM
HB2140 HD2
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds 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 producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. GATES, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD AEN/HRE, WAM  SB2362
HB2141
DLNR; BLNR; Dams and Reservoirs; Grant Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO DAM AND APPURTENANCE SAFETY.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 GATES, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO WAL, FIN  SB2408
HB2142 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program, including positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). GATES, CHUN, KAHALOA, MATAYOSHI AGR, FIN  SB2794
HB2143 HD1
County of Hawaii; Grant-in-Aid; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
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 appropriations on the County of Hawaii's contribution of matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). KAHALOA, CHUN, EVSLIN, LOWEN, TARNAS WAL, FIN  SB2057
HB2144 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Economic Development; Value-Added Production; Administrative Rules; Homemade Food Products
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION.
Requires the Department of Health to amend the definition of "homemade food products" in its administrative rules on food safety and adopt certain rules regarding the sale and delivery of homemade food products. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). KAHALOA, CHUN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI AGR, CPC, FIN  SB2106
HB2145
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2 KAHALOA, GATES, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA AGR, JHA  SB2447
HB2146 HD2
Agricultural Tourism Activities; Land Use Commission; Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Authorizes agricultural tourism activities, including certain overnight accommodations, under certain conditions and only in counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities. Requires the Land Use Commission to adopt rules that establish requirements applicable to all farming operations implementing agricultural tourism activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. KAHALOA, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, NAKASHIMA, TODD WTL/EET, WAM  SB2811
HB2147
Vaccinations; Children; Pharmacists; Pharmacies
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer immunizations and vaccinations to children three years of age and older under state law.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI HLT, CPC, JHA  SB2568
HB2148 HD2
Professional Land Surveyors; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS.
Establishes a ten year statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint for a civil action cannot be made. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. NAKASHIMA CPN, JDC  SB3233
HB2149
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Funeral Directors; Cemetery Salespersons; Death Care Industry Board; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE DEATH CARE INDUSTRY.
Establishes the death care industry board to regulate the practices of funeral directing and cemetery sales. Establishes the death care industry board special fund. Requires funeral directors and cemetery salespersons to be licensed.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SOUZA, Cochran HLT, CPC, FIN
HB2150
Medical Examiners; County Coroners; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CORONERS.
Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai for the establishment of county medical examiner positions. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 SOUZA, COCHRAN HLT, LGO, FIN
HB2151
DOT; Honolulu Airport; Non-Traveling Visitors; Passes; Security
RELATING TO AIRPORT VISITORS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport a non-traveler visitor pass program.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SOUZA, COCHRAN TRN, FIN
HB2152
ETS; AI; Guidelines; Risk Assessments; Reports
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes a plan for the use of generative artificial intelligence in state agencies, departments, and government branches. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to carry out risk assessments and to prepare guidelines for state uses. Requires reports to the Legislature.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HET/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 SOUZA, Cochran HET/LGO, CPC, FIN
HB2153
UH; William S. Richardson School of Law; Air and Space Law; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes an air and space law program at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SOUZA, BELATTI, GANADEN, WOODSON HET, FIN
HB2154
HDOT; Aviation; Museum; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE ELLISON ONIZUKA SPACE CENTER.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation to re-establish and operate the Ellison Onizuka Space Center. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 2 SOUZA, BELATTI, GANADEN, ONISHI CAI, FIN
HB2155
CIP; 43rd Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd Representative District.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 SOUZA FIN
HB2156
DOH; Minors; Lead Poisoning; Mandatory Testing; Requirements; Rules; Exemption
RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order test for lead poisoning in minor patients at certain intervals, and if the physician performs the test, the results to be included in the minor patient's record of immunization. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead poisoning testing of minors.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2682
HB2157
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage
RELATING TO EMPLOYER HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS.
Requires all health insurers in the State, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision treatment.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 BELATTI HLT, CPC, FIN
HB2158
Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Demographic Data; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Adopts the nurse licensure compact. Beginning 01/01/2026, requires nurses who hold multistate licenses issued by a state other than Hawaii to complete demographic data surveys. Authorizes the Board of Nursing to assess different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State.
(H) 2/2/2024- Re-referred to HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9 BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN
HB2159 HD2 SD2
Assisted Community Treatment; Involuntary Hospitalization; Attorney General; Public Defender; Legal Representation; Nonviolent Defendants; Automatic Screenings; Probation Violators; Mental Health Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Part I: requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment and with the presentation of the case, unless declined by the petitioner. Part II: repeals language entitling the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. Part III: provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Part IV: authorizes courts to require certain probation violators to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment program as a condition of continued probation. Part V: allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed and makes permanent the orders to treat over objection law in sections 334-161 and 334-162, HRS. (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 831). BELATTI, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI HHS, JDC  SB2382
HB2160
Disability Health Disparity; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature that focuses on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, FIN
HB2161
Department of Law Enforcement; Sheriffs; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
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 transitional law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, AMATO, GARCIA, SOUZA JHA, FIN  SB2910
HB2162
Emergency Management; Tenants; Mortgagors; Consumers; Relief
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends emergency management law to protect tenants, mortgagors, consumers, and residents for certain periods of time after the issuance of a gubernatorial or mayoral emergency proclamation. Classifies violations as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO WAL, CPC, FIN  SB2904
HB2163
Insurance; Ratemaking; Past Loss Experience; Catastrophe Modeling
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends the definition of "prospective loss costs" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM CPC, FIN
HB2164
Regenerative Tourism; DBEDT; Program; Grant; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO TOU, FIN  SB2982
HB2165
Rental Units; Dwelling Units; Rental Rates; Rent Control
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in the district described in section 4-1(2)(D), HRS, at a rate that exceeds the rate for which that dwelling unit was rented or leased or offered for rent or lease on 8/7/2023. Sunsets on 7/1/2025.
(H) 1/31/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO CPC, JHA  SB2862
HB2166
HDOA; DOH; Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency; Transfer of Functions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
Establishes the Hawaii environmental protection agency within the department of land and natural resources. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the department of agriculture and department of health to the Hawaii environmental protection agency. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Lowen EEP/WAL, AGR, FIN
HB2167
CIP; Online Project Management Platform
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform by a certain date.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, PERRUSO LGO, FIN  SB2866
HB2168
Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Policymaking Groups; Definitions
RELATING TO MEETINGS.
Amends the definitions of "board", "board business", and "meeting" within state open meetings law to expand the scope of the law to include state and county policymaking groups, including groups created by emergency proclamations.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO, Amato LGO, JHA  SB2830
HB2169
PUC; OPSD; Public Utilities; High-Voltage Electric Transmission Lines; Overhead Construction; Undergrounding
RELATING TO HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Prohibits the construction of overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit to the Public Utilities Commission a report identifying the areas of the State having the highest risk of wildfires. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct certain public utilities to underground all existing overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN
HB2170
Trade Name; Trademark; Service Mark; Federally Declared Disaster
RELATING TO BUSINESS.
Provides that no trade name, trademark, or service mark registration that relates or refers to a federally declared disaster shall be approved within 90 days of the disaster.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 COCHRAN WAL, CPC
HB2171
Penal Code; Public Sidewalks; Petty Misdemeanor
RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.
Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of sitting or lying on a public sidewalk. Contains exceptions, including for expressive activities that are protected by the First Amendment, and for medical emergencies.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 NISHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) JHA
HB2172
Housing Assistance Program; Housing Assistance Program Coordinator; Commission; Subsidies; Grants; Department of Human Services; Accessory Dwelling Units; Property Owners; Homelessness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the housing assistance program, to be carried out by the housing assistance program coordinator, within the Department of Human Services to provide state grants and rental subsidies to private property owners who set aside, construct, or improve accessory dwelling units on their properties and rent the units to homeless families or individuals. Establishes the temporary housing assistance program commission and positions to support the housing assistance program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 M. MIZUNO, AMATO, EVSLIN, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM HSG/HLT, FIN
HB2173
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Increases the amount of the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes to $767 and the amount of the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes to $875.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 M. MIZUNO, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM HUS, FIN
HB2174 HD2 SD1
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Repeals the existing conditions under which government entities may seek reimbursement for search or rescue expenses and instead requires a government entity of the State to impose and collect a fee for search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Requires a report or documentation of the search and rescue to be submitted to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. KITAGAWA, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WARD PSM/WTL, JDC/WAM
HB2175 HD1 SD1
DOT; Kaaawa-Hauula Community-Based, Long-Range Transportation Plan; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAAAWA-HAUULA COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
Appropriates funds for and requires the involvement of community members and organizations in the development of a community-based, long-range transportation plan for the Kaaawa, Punaluu, and Hauula communities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KITAGAWA, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, KILA, MATAYOSHI, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, Morikawa TCA, WAM
HB2176 HD2
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Artificial Intelligence Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Working Group to develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for the regulation, development, deployment, and use of artificial technologies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). PERRUSO, KAPELA, MARTEN HET, CPC, FIN  SB2572
HB2177 HD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.
Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM HET, FIN  SB2433
HB2178
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS, Tam EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2525
HB2179
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.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAM CPC, JHA
HB2180
Coastal Zone Management; Sea Level Rise Exposure Areas; Special Management Areas; Climate Resilience
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits development in special management areas unless the development is first found to not be located in a sea level rise exposure area.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2181 HD1
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Recipient Advisory Committee; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient advisory committee to assist the Department of Human Services in strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for working families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HUS, FIN
HB2182 HD1
DOH; Community Health Workers; Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program; Preventive Services; Social Determinants of Health; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Health to administer a three-year rural community health worker pilot program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). KAPELA, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Amato, Morikawa HLT, FIN  SB2483
HB2183 HD1 SD2
Sexual Exploitation; Safe Harbor Protections; Assistance
RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (SD2)
(S) 4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD PSM/HHS, JDC  SB2238
HB2184 HD1 SD1
Campaign Finance; Prohibitions; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Escheat; Return of Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits contributions from persons convicted of various campaign finance, ethical, or lobbying offenses. Requires unlawful contributions to escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Authorizes the Campaign Spending Commission and State Ethics Commission to notify a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee that a contributor has been prohibited from making political contributions pursuant to chapter 11, part XIII, Hawaii Revised Statutes Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
(S) 4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD JDC
HB2185 HD1
DHS; Perinatal Facilities; Health Care Professionals; Task Force; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MATERNAL HEALTH.
Establishes a Perinatal Implicit Bias Task Force within the Department of Human Services to examine the existing implicit bias training programs and make recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE HUS, FIN
HB2186 HD1
DHS; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Homeless; Safe Parking Program; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a safe parking program allowing unsheltered persons who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight on state lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriations funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). AMATO, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Belatti HUS, FIN  SB2864
HB2187
Tenant Pet Tax Credit; Residential Landlords; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a tenant with a pet for at least six months.
(H) 2/20/2024- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 14 AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM FIN  SB2874
HB2188
Disasters; Residential Rental; Price Increases; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits residential rent increases in affected areas for an unspecified period after a severe storm warning or issuance of an emergency proclamation.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Chun WAL/CPC, JHA  SB2908
HB2189
Insurance; Ratemaking; Regulations; Wildfire Risk
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, Chun, Poepoe WAL/CPC, FIN
HB2190
Food Security; Right to Garden; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Homeowners' Associations; Residential Properties
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.
(H) 1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM WAL/CPC, JHA  SB3320
HB2191 HD1
Feral Chicken Program; Feral Animals; City and County of Honolulu; DOH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken project and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). SAYAMA, BELATTI, CHUN, GATES, HOLT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS AGR, FIN
HB2192 HD1 SD1 CD1
DCCA; Cemeteries; Limited Ownership; Perpetual Care; Security; Reports
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, KONG, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Ganaden CPN  SB2850
HB2193 HD1 SD2 CD1
DLE; Fireworks Control Law; Illegal Fireworks; Task Force ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Authorizes law enforcement and fire officers to enter and inspect any licensee's or permittee's premises, under certain conditions, to verify compliance with the State's Fireworks Control Law. Establishes procedures for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct administrative inspections of controlled premises. Requires certain licensees and permittees to keep records and maintain inventories. Requires licensees and permittees to report any stolen fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Authorizes a law enforcement agency or county fire department to safely dispose of confiscated fireworks and articles pyrotechnic. Requires violators to be held liable for storage and disposal costs. Specifies that each type of prohibited firework constitutes a separate violation. Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to the counties, to enforce the Fireworks Control Law. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). TAKAYAMA, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, Nakashima PSM, JDC/WAM  SB2093
HB2194
Health Insurance; Step Therapy; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2316
HB2195
Professional Engineers; Architects; Surveyors; Landscape Architects; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Repeals the discretion for public officials to require work in respect to any structure or improvement, regardless of the cost valuation of the work, to be subject to the requirements of professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensing laws. Maintains that work in respect to structures within special management areas, flood hazard areas, and special design districts and in respect to improvements resulting from conditional use or other discretionary zoning permits, code compliances or variances, and building permit expediting procedures, are subject to the licensing laws.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, EVSLIN CPC, JHA
HB2196 HD1
State Positions; Qualifications; College Degree
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Removes requirement of a college degree for any state position, unless the degree is relevant to licensing or certification as it relates to the duties and responsibilities of the position or when the position requires specialized knowledge, skills, or subject-matter expertise relevant to the degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. GARRETT, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Chun, Kobayashi, La Chica, Sayama, Tam LBT/GVO, WAM
HB2197 HD1
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-Out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM LGO, FIN  SB2553
HB2198
Collective Bargaining; Retirement Benefits
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Allows public employee organizations to negotiate retirement benefits.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM LGO, JHA, FIN
HB2199 HD2
DLIR; Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 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. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. 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 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/13/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Sayama LGO, JHA, FIN  SB2351
HB2200
Student Loan Forgiveness; Elder; UH; ERS; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR THE ELDERLY.
Establishes a student loan forgiveness program within the University of Hawaii to forgive outstanding student loans of elders who have graduated from an institution of higher education in the United States and have worked for at least 10 years in public service. Requires the Employees' Retirement System to assist applicants with demonstrating proof of public employment. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HET, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) HET, LGO, FIN
HB2201
Environmental Protection; Deep Sea Mining; Permits; Prohibitions
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Generally prohibits the removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of permits for the mooring, docking, or operation of any vessel designed or intended for removal of minerals from the seabed. Provides for exceptions relating to beach replenishment, research purposes, and native Hawaiian cultural practices.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 GARCIA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, POEPOE WAL/EEP, JHA
HB2202
Sheriff; Elections; Administration; Conforming Amendments
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Takes effect only upon ratification of constitutional amendment requiring the election of the Sheriff as the single executive of the Department of Law Enforcement. Effective 1/1/2025, amends elections law to accommodate the election of the Sheriff. Effective 12/1/2026, makes statutory amendments to make administrative changes to the Department.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA, COCHRAN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2203
Residential Property Sales; Moratorium; Non-Residents; Real Estate Broker; Real Estate Salespersons
RELATING TO HAWAII EMERGENCY HOME SALES MORATORIUM.
Establishes a temporary restriction that only current and former residents of Hawaii may purchase residential property. Prohibits real estate brokers and real estate salespersons from buying, offering to buy, or negotiating the purchase of residential real estate for someone who is not a current or former resident without disclosing the temporary restriction. Repeals the moratorium when the Governor's last proclamation on affordable housing expires.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 GARCIA CPC, JHA  SB2999
HB2204
Affordable Housing; Emergency Proclamation; Ineligibility of Luxury Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides that a project may not proceed under an emergency proclamation relating to housing or affordable housing if that project includes any construction, development, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse that results in a new luxury housing unit or the conversion of an existing residential unit to a luxury housing unit.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 GARCIA WAL/HSG, JHA  SB2626
HB2205
State Constitution; Amendment; Elected Sheriff; Law Enforcement (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii by: (1) Providing that the Department of Law Enforcement shall be headed by an elected Sheriff; (2) Applying to the Sheriff the same constitutional impeachment and removal provisions that apply to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor; (3) Providing that vacancies shall be filled as provided by law; and (4) Removing the Department from the supervision of the Governor.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA, COCHRAN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2206
Liquor Liability Insurance; Liquor License; Requirements
RELATING TO LIQUOR INSURANCE.
Removes the requirement that establishments holding specific classes of liquor licenses maintain liquor liability insurance.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 TODD (Introduced by request of another party) CPC/JHA
HB2207
Liquor; Wineries; Brewpubs; Small Craft Producer Pubs; Authorized Solicitors; Representatives; Permits; Place of Business
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Authorizes persons to apply for a permit to act as solicitors or representatives of licensed wineries, brewpubs, and small craft producer pubs any county of the State.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 TODD (Introduced by request of another party) CPC/JHA
HB2208
CIP; Third Representative District; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD FIN
HB2209
Liquor License; Class 10
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Authorizes liquor sold through a class 10 license to be consumed on or off the premises.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 TODD (Introduced by request of another party) CPC/JHA
HB2210
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Emergency Powers; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Clarifies that emergency powers shall not be used to address issues arising out of existing economic pressures. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval before issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency. Clarifies that the Governor may re-declare a state of emergency that has been terminated. Specifies when certain prohibitions during an emergency or a severe warning expire. Defines "severe warning".
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 AIU, GARRETT, POEPOE, Chun WAL, JHA
HB2211
Salaries; Employees; Executive Branch; Limitation
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU, KILA, MIYAKE LGO, FIN  SB2599
HB2212
Housing; Zoning; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions; Medical Institutions; Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Allows religious, educational, and medical institutions to build residential units on lands zoned for residential or commercial use within the urban state land use district, under certain conditions.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE HSG/WAL, JHA  SB3227
HB2213 HD1
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT.
Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). AIU, KILA CPC, JHA  SB3334
HB2214 HD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Counties; Development; Housing Credits
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing programs developed under a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing program. Sunsets 7/1/2029. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/2/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI HSG, WAL, FIN  SB2840
HB2215 HD1 SD1
DHS; Medicaid; Home and Community-Based Services; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM
HB2216 HD2 SD2
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Effective 10/1/2024. (SD2)
(S) 5/13/2024- Act 020, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120). MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM
HB2217 HD1
Medicaid; Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Behavioral Modification Services; DOH; DHS; DOE; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Education to research and make recommendations on any rules, policies, and amendments to the Medicaid State Plan or Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver that are necessary to ensure provision of clinically appropriate treatments and services for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with autism spectrum disorder or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are covered under certain Medicaid programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HHS/EDU, WAM
HB2218 HD1 SD2
DHHL; HHCA; Federal Housing Administration; Loan Limit; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to increase the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from fifty percent to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide financial literacy education for all borrowers. (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD HWN, JDC/WAM  SB2646
HB2219
CWRM; HHC; Chairperson; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Increases the number of Commission on Water Resource Management members from 7 to 8, with only 5 of the 8 members required to have substantial experience in water resource management. Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, WARD WAL, JHA  SB2656
HB2220
Gambling; Social Gambling; Affirmative Defense; Noise Complaints
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 CHUN, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI JHA
HB2221
Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tobacco Settlement Moneys
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CANCER RESEARCH SPECIAL FUND.
Appropriates a percentage of the tobacco settlement moneys to the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI FIN
HB2222 HD1
DOE; Public Schools; Staggered School Start Times; School Bus Service Schedules; Task Force; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to convene a staggered school start times task force to study and evaluate the issues and implications of instituting a staggered school start times program, including effects on school bus schedules. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. CHUN, AIU, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI EDU, WAM
HB2223 HD1
Health Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2551
HB2224 HD2 SD1 CD1
EOA; SHPDA; Long-Term Care Plan; Report; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging, in coordination with the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to create a comprehensive long-term care plan to accomplish certain long-term care policy goals that ensure the availability of a full continuum of institutional and community-based services. Establishes and appropriates funds for one long-term care planner position within the Executive Office on Aging to oversee the development and implementation of the long-term care plan. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD HHS, WAM  SB2343
HB2225 HD1
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advisors; Compensation; Ethical Standards; Disclosures
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising or assisting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). HASHEM, CHUN, TAKAYAMA CMV, CPC  SB2095
HB2226
DCR; Pilot Program; Women Inmates; Pets; Foster Animals; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a two-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the women's community correctional center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM, CHUN, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA CMV, FIN  SB2094
HB2227 HD2 SD1
Child Care; Exemption; United States Department of Defense-Certified Child Care Facilities
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Expands the existing exemption from state law governing child care for United States Department of Defense-certified child care providers on federal property to those operating off federal property. (SD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). HASHEM, CHUN HHS/PSM, WAM  SB2880
HB2228
Pilot Program; Inmates to Perform Work for State; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a pilot program to allow inmates to perform work for the State. Sunsets on 6/30/2026.
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on CMV/LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM, CHUN, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM CMV/LGO, FIN
HB2229
Development; Special Management Area; Permitting; Shoreline; Single-Family Homes
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA PERMITS.
Amends the definition of "development", in section 205A-22, HRS, to clarify that "development" does not include construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than 7,500 square feet of floor area and is not part of a larger development, even if the residence is located on a shoreline parcel or a parcel that is impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or shoreline erosion.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 HASHEM HSG, JHA
HB2230 HD1 SD1
LESB; Law Enforcement Officers; Physical Health; Mental Health; Intervention Program
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires the Law Enforcement Standards Board to develop, and each department employing law enforcement officers to implement, a structured health intervention program to support law enforcement officers' physical and mental health. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
(S) 3/18/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Sayama, Takenouchi PSM/HHS, WAM
HB2231 HD1 SD1
Police; Sheriff; Law Enforcement Officers; Law Enforcement Agencies; Female Law Enforcement Officers; Recruitment; Diversity; Goals
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes as a goal of the State the increased representation of female law enforcement officers in the State by 2030 and nonbinary law enforcement officers in the State. Requires each law enforcement agency to recruit law enforcement officers from diverse backgrounds. (SD1)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764). GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Sayama, Tam PSM, JDC
HB2232 HD1
AG; Courts; Firearms; Electric Guns; Reports; Protective Orders; Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WEAPONS.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to publish annual reports regarding certain protective and restraining orders, firearms, and electric guns. Authorizes persons subject to certain protective and restraining orders to possess or control firearms, ammunition, or electric guns in the course of employment, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). GANADEN, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, M. MIZUNO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TODD, Amato JHA, FIN
HB2233
Youth; Juvenile Justice; Workforce Development; Probation
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Prohibits private and state workforce development programs from rejecting an applicant who is 18 years of age or younger based solely on the applicant's active sentence of probation; provided that the applicant is in full compliance with any court-ordered requirements or conditions.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON LGO, JHA
HB2234 HD1
Judiciary; Civil Legal Services; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Judiciary to develop a three-year civil legal services pilot program to provide civil legal services at no cost to eligible parties. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Belatti, Cochran, Kobayashi, Morikawa JHA, FIN
HB2235 HD1 SD1
DLIR; Auditor; Repeal of Fund; Reclassification of Funds; Transfer of Balances; Boiler and Elevator Special Fund; Exempt ($)
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies or repeals certain non-general funds of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 2306. Exempts the boiler and elevator special fund from central services expenses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA LBT, WAM
HB2236 HD1 SD1
DOA; Auditor; Repeal or Abolishment of Funds; Reclassification of Funds; Transfer of Balances
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies, repeals, or abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-13. Transfers any unencumbered balance of any repealed or abolished fund to another fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA AEN, WAM
HB2237 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hazard Mitigation Special Fund; Repeal; Transfer of Balance
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Repeals the hazard mitigation special fund, pursuant to a recommendation made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-16. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/11/2024- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. YAMASHITA PSM/JDC, WAM
HB2238 HD1 SD1
DAGS; Auditor; Report; Recommendations; Reclassification of Funds; Non-General Funds ($)
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Accounting and General Services, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-17. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA GVO, WAM
HB2239 HD1
B&F; Auditor; Abolishment of Fund; Reclassification of Fund; Transfer of Balance; Non-general Funds
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies or abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Budget and Finance, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 2401. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 4/1/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. YAMASHITA WAM
HB2240 HD1
Hawaii Educator Loan Program; Public Charter Schools; Hawaii Educator Loan Program Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII EDUCATOR LOANS.
Opens eligibility under the Hawaii Educator Loan Program for students and teachers who agree to teach as a full-time teacher in a public charter school. Decreases the service requirement for total loan forgiveness to five years and increases the percent of the total loan award to be waived annually under the Hawaii Educator Loan Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund to provide financial assistance for students participating under the Hawaii educator loan program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN
HB2241 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Civil Air Patrol; Civilian Auxiliary Aviation Services; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)
(S) 4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 4:00PM; Conference Room 016. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD PSM, WAM  SB3198
HB2242 HD2
McKinley Community School for Adults; Career Foundations Certificate Program Teachers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for full-time equivalent career foundations certificate program teachers for McKinley Community School for Adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD EDU, WAM
HB2243
CIP; Ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 WOODSON FIN
HB2244
Penal Code; Criminal Trespass; Penalty
RELATING TO TRESPASSING.
Authorizes the court to elevate the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony if the court deems the trespassing to be egregious or repeated.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN, GATES, HOLT, KILA, MATAYOSHI, TAKENOUCHI JHA
HB2245
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Artificial Intelligence; Pilot Program; State and County Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GATES, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, WOODSON, Belatti, Takenouchi, Tam HET, FIN  SB2879
HB2246 HD2
Cultural Grants; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Standing Selection Committee; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Transfers the awarding and administration of certain cultural grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and establishes a standing selection committee within the Foundation to review and award the cultural grants. Appropriates funds for grant administrator positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. QUINLAN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TAM, TODD EET/TCA, WAM
HB2247
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation of Cannabis; Primary Caregivers; Qualifying Patients
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Extends the date after which primary caregivers will no longer be authorized to cultivate cannabis for a qualifying patient to 12/31/2026.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN
HB2248 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Beach Management; North Shore of Oahu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop a North Shore Beach Management Plan for the North Shore of Oahu from Sunset Point to the Kapoʻo (Sharks Cove) area. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). QUINLAN HRE/WTL/AEN, WAM
HB2249
Boating and Ocean Recreation; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Clarifies that violation of part I of chapter 200, HRS, relating to ocean recreation and coastal areas, or any rules adopted thereunder shall be subject to criminal penalties.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO WAL, JHA  SB2721
HB2250
DLE; DOH; Crisis Intervention; Crisis Intervention Officers; Training; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies and crisis intervention officers. Requires the Department of Health to certify crisis intervention officers. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes crisis intervention officers to order persons determined to be imminently dangerous to themselves or others to be transported to a designated behavioral health crisis center. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/31/2024- Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON HLT, JHA, FIN  SB2345
HB2251
Motor Vehicles; Noisy Mufflers; Fines; Probable Cause; Inspections
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles having noisy mufflers on public highways in high-density areas. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections of motor vehicle mufflers in high-density areas. Establishes separate fines for mopeds having noisy exhaust pipes or mufflers that are driven in high-density areas. Defines "high-density areas".
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON TRN, CPC  SB2350
HB2252
Habitual Crime; Violent Misdemeanors; Criminal Law
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes the offense of habitual violent misdemeanor crime.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TAM, GATES, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI JHA  SB2347
HB2253 HD2 SD1
DOH; Opioid Antagonists; Restaurants; Hotels; Law Enforcement Officers; County Funds; Administration
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require all restaurants and hotel establishments to maintain an inventory of an opioid antagonist. Expressly permits law enforcement officers to carry an opioid antagonist while on-duty. Requires funds for the purchase of opioid antagonists used by law enforcement officers employed by a county to be paid for using county funds. Clarifies that emergency personnel and first responders may administer an opioid antagonist to an individual experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/17/2024- House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Tarnas, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Takayama, Tam, Garcia. TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD HLT, JHA, FIN
HB2254 HD1
Temporary Employee Interchanges; Governmental Agencies; Private Sector Organizations; Sending Agencies; Receiving Agencies; DHRD
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.
Allows state departments to participate in temporary employee interchanges with private sector organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Limits the term for a temporary employee interchange with a private sector organization to no more than four continuous months. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). MATAYOSHI, AMATO, EVSLIN, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS LGO, FIN
HB2255
CIP; Forty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA FIN
HB2256
Department of Education; Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EDN, FIN  SB2327
HB2257
Public School Education; Scholarship; Tuition; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the Public Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to provide students who are residents of the State with scholarships in return for a service commitment to teach in a public school classroom of the Department of Education or Hawaii public charter school, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HET/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HET/EDN, FIN
HB2258 HD1
DOE; DHRD; Workers' Compensation
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, resources, and individual budget of the Department of Education relating to workers' compensation for its employees from the Department of Education to the Department of Human Resources Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). MATAYOSHI LGO/EDN, FIN
HB2259
Gambling; Gaming; Online; Poker; Sportsbook; Legalization ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for one entity to operate online poker and sportsbook betting. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates 70% of profits received by the State to certain wildfire victims with the percentage decreasing 5% each year.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 M. MIZUNO ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN  SB3376
HB2260
Gambling; Poker; Sportsbook; Gaming; Legalization ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for 1 poker and sportsbook gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism in a county with over 500,000 residents and that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates to the State an amount equal to 70% of profits, with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. Authorizes the State to make grants from revenue received to a nonprofit entity for the benefit of wildfire victims.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 M. MIZUNO ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN  SB3377
HB2261 HD2
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Definition; Proposed Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" used in historic preservation laws to only include property listed on the Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places or built before 8/21/1959. Require historic review for proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses only if the unit or townhouse is historic property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS WTL, JDC  SB2950
HB2262
Octopus Aquaculture; Prohibition
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 3 EVSLIN, QUINLAN AGR, JHA
HB2263 HD2
East Kauai Irrigation System; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. EVSLIN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA WTL/EET, WAM  SB2951
HB2264 HD2
University of Hawaii; Cesspools; Wastewater System and Demonstration Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a three-year new wastewater system demonstration and implementation pilot program within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. EVSLIN, LOWEN, NAKAMURA AEN/HRE, WAM
HB2265
Public Utilities Commission; Public Utilities; Electrical Corporations; Rate Securitization; Catastrophic Wildfire Expenses; Financing Orders; Recovery Bonds; Recovery Property
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Establishes and implements the Catastrophic Wildfire Securitization Act, to allow public utilities to securitize rates in order to raise capital that can be used to pay for costs and expenses arising out of catastrophic wildfires.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKASHIMA WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN  SB2922
HB2266
Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards providing services at state beach parks or in the ocean.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD JHA, FIN  SB3259
HB2267 HD1
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
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 1/1/2025 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, AIU, CHUN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD, Amato TRN, JHA, FIN  SB2443
HB2268
DOH; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Zero Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, LOWEN WAL/EEP, JHA  SB2923
HB2269
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Study; Fireworks; Aerial Devices; Legalization; Taxation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the potential impacts of permitting the sale of aerial devices in the State.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, MARTINEZ JHA, FIN
HB2270 HD1
DOT; Task Force; Kolekole Pass; Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a task force to develop and explore alternate routes into and out of the Waianae Coast, including through Kolekole pass and opening Waianae Coast emergency access road. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. GATES, AMATO, CHUN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKAMURA, TAM TCA/PSM, WAM
HB2271
Creative Industries; Workforce Development Incentive; Rebate Program; DBEDT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2025, 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.
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, AMATO, GANADEN, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA, TAM, WOODSON ECD, FIN
HB2272
State Lottery; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTINEZ ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN
HB2273
Homelessness; Special Sentencing of Habitual Violent Felons; Expansion of Weed & Seed Site Programs Statewide
RELATING TO CRIME.
Requires special sentencing of habitual violent felons. Requires the Department of Law enforcement, in collaboration with the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, to work with Weed & Seed Hawaii, Inc., to expand Weed & Seed Hawaii, Inc.'s site programs statewide, beginning with the Waianae Coast of Oahu.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKAMURA, TAM, Amato JHA, FIN
HB2274
Family Court; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
Requires the family court circuit of where a person resides is living, or is found, or in which the offense is alleged to have occurred to take jurisdiction for offenses concerning any person who is alleged to have committed an act before achieving eighteen years of age that would constitute a violation or attempted violation of any federal, state, or local law or county ordinance.
(H) 2/16/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-21-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. TAKENOUCHI JHA
HB2275
Home Health Agencies; Department of Health; Complaint Registry
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a complaint registry that contains a record of all complaints filed against home health agencies licensed by the State and post the registry on the Office of Health Care Assurance's website.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKENOUCHI HLT, FIN
HB2276 HD1
DOH; Smoking; Smoking Sensor; Rebate Program; Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Establishes a Smoking Sensor Rebate Program under the Department of Health to offer a rebate for installation of smoking sensors that can detect a smoking incident within smoking-prohibited areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). TAKENOUCHI HLT, FIN  SB3200
HB2277
CIP; Sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 KAHALOA FIN
HB2278 HD2 SD3 CD1
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Disclosure
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts to require a disclosure indicating that a product may contain macadamia nuts not grown in Hawaii if the consumer package contains macadamia nuts grown outside the State. Exempts from the labeling requirements products that contain any other ingredient, except seasonings and flavorings, in addition to macadamia nuts. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). KAHALOA, GATES, KAPELA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS AGR, CPC, JHA  SB2962
HB2279
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Risk Assessment; Risk Mitigation; Dam Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program; Oversight
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to: (1) consider certain insurance coverage in conducting safety inspections relating to dam and reservoir safety; (2) to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage; and (3) assume that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Places the burden of proof on DLNR to find that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is high risk. Establishes additional requirements for DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 KAHALOA, ICHIYAMA, Nakashima WAL, FIN  SB3258
HB2280 HD1
School Bus Contracts; Licensing
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Mandates Department of Education school bus contracts to require contractors to consider the use of smaller vehicles that do not require drivers to hold a commercial driver's license for routes with low ridership or specific geographical limitations, as determined by the Department, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). KILA, CHUN EDN/TRN, JHA  SB3210
HB2281
PUC; Electric Utilities; Risk-Based Wildfire Protection Plan
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Allows the Public Utilities Commission to convene community outreach workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Shields electric utilities from civil liability for acts taken in accordance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan and failing to act in accordance with an item in the draft plan but removed by the Public Utilities Commission. Shields the State, Public Utilities Commission, and its agents from liability for actions taken in the performance of their duties with respect to risk-based wildfire protection plans.
(H) 1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 KILA EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN  SB2997
HB2282
CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 KILA FIN
HB2283
Health Care Workers; Assault; Terroristic Threatening
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
Establishes heightened penalties for the assault and terroristic threatening of health care workers. Clarifies the definition of "terroristic threatening" to include the methods of contact.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 KILA, AIU, AMATO, GARRETT, TAKENOUCHI, Belatti JHA  SB2186
HB2284
B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals 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. Authorizes 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance to fund the incentive payments. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE savings program.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Ganaden HUS, FIN  SB3003
HB2285
POLST; Health Care Providers; Patient Care; Medical Care; Hospice
RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.
Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in state law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, Ganaden HLT, CPC/JHA  SB2529
HB2286
Condominium Associations; Association Boards; Association Funds or Reserves; Attorneys' Fees; Reimbursement; Debt Collection; Communications; Foreclosure
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association to be paid from the association's funds or reserves, except in matters involving the collection of delinquent assessments. Prohibits associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from unit owners for legal fees that are in excess of twenty-five per cent of the original debt. Requires attorneys retained by an association to confine their communications to the board, except when requesting essential information from unit owners, and refrain from billing unit owners directly. Requires attorneys retained by an association for debt collection purposes to abide by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Requires certain information to be included in each billing statement sent by the attorneys retained by an association. Clarifies that costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of an association for foreclosing on a lien must be promptly paid on demand, as long as thirty days have elapsed since a notice of default and intention to foreclose has been served on a unit owner.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, GARRETT, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO CPC, FIN
HB2287
Prefabricated, Modular, or Kauhale Housing; Lahaina Wildfire; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for individuals impacted by the Lahaina wildfire.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON WAL/HSG, FIN  SB2583
HB2288
Agrivoltaics; Solar Energy; Agricultural Land; DOA; Tax Incentives; Financing
RELATING TO AGRIVOLTAICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop tax incentives, rebates, grants, and loan programs to incentivize and provide financing for agrivoltaic farms and solar energy systems on certain agricultural land. Requires a report to the legislature.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PIERICK, WARD AGR/EEP, FIN
HB2289
Elections; Voting; Security; Bribery; Crime; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems as election fraud certain acts relating to the provision of valuable consideration, including gifts and loans, for the purpose of bribery; election tampering; and security breaches. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, GARCIA, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, PIERICK, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2290
Planned Community Association; Yellow Oleander; Prohibited
RELATING TO LANDSCAPING.
Prohibits planned community associations from planting yellow oleander or causing or allowing yellow oleander to be planted on their real property. Effective 7/1/2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, COCHRAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO CPC
HB2291
Hawaii State Energy Office; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
Establishes the Hawaii sustainable aviation fuel program within the State Energy Office to work with the Department of Transportation and fuel suppliers in order to establish a sustainable fuel portfolio standard for the use of sustainable aviation fuels.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO EEP, TRN, FIN
HB2292 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Project Management; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of project manager III positions to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIYAKE, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON HOU, WAM  SB2833
HB2293
Motor Vehicles; Special Number Plates; UH Cancer Center
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIYAKE, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI CAI, FIN
HB2294
Oahu Regional Health Care System; HHSC; DOH; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition
RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to the Oahu Regional Health Care System and then to the Department of Health, as part of the Oahu Regional Health Care System transfer pursuant to Act 212, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2837
HB2295 HD1 SD1
DOT; Counties; Traffic Code; Stopping, Standing, and Parking; Traffic Infractions
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Authorizes stopping, standing, and parking restrictions and prohibitions on property under jurisdiction of the Director of Transportation and the counties, respectively. Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on all highways and county property. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, KILA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI TCA/PSM, JDC  SB2832
HB2296
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel. Updates the renewable fuels production tax credit.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD, WOODSON EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2574
HB2297 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Rules
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Requires the Hawaii state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Nakamura EEP, CPC  SB2768
HB2298 HD1 SD2 CD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Advertisements; Geographic Origins; Prohibitions; Retailers
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by weight from the Hawaii geographic origin. Exempts retailers that do not package roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages from liability for the sale of roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a label or advertisement in violation of the coffee labeling law. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). LOWEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON CPC, AGR  SB2481
HB2299
Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Public Parks; 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 1/1/2025, prohibits restricted use pesticides from being applied within one-half mile of schools during normal school hours and of state or county public parks.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN AGR, CPC
HB2300
Department of Law Enforcement; Search and Rescue Division; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes a Search and Rescue Division within the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct search or rescue operations. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN JHA, FIN
HB2301
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge; State Highway Fund; Lahaina Bypass North
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge from $2 to $7. Includes the operation and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN TRN, FIN  SB2856
HB2302
CIP; Forty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-eighth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI FIN
HB2303
Insurance; Health Insurance; Health Care; Discrimination; Insurers; Covered Services; Health Maintenance Organizations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2887
HB2304
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; GO Bonds; HPHA; HHFDC; 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HSG, FIN  SB2344
HB2305
DOH; Pollution; Noise Pollution; Air Pollution; Two-Stroke Engines; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Prohibition
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties to be enforced by the Department of Health.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB2554
HB2306
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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB2349
HB2307
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships; Qualified Members
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, adds a definition for "qualified member" and repeals the definitions for "direct member" and "indirect member" as used in the State's pass-through entity taxation election law. For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level, allows certain qualified members entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI FIN  SB2725
HB2308
State Employees; Bachelor's Degree; Requirement; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment. Establishes exemptions.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, FIN  SB2886
HB2309 HD1 SD1
DOH; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division; Homeless Triage Center Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a Homeless Triage Center Program within the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI HHS, WAM  SB2885
HB2310
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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI WAL, JHA  SB2723
HB2311 HD1
Burglary; Multi-Unit Building; Dwelling; Appurtenant; Restricted Areas
RELATING TO CRIME.
Clarifies that the areas appurtenant to a multi-unit dwelling that are restricted to residents are included as dwellings for the purposes of prosecuting offenses under burglary in the first degree. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, owner of an individual unit, property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting a burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. SAIKI CPN, JDC  SB2532
HB2312
Condominium; Employees; Applicants; Contracted Vendors; Security Cameras; Guards; License
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires employees, applicants, and contracted vendors of condominium associations in employment positions that grant access to security cameras and footage to undergo a background check and be licensed consistent with the requirements in chapter 463, HRS.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, JHA  SB2548
HB2313 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Mediation; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Allowed Uses; Cutoff Date; Repeal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the cutoff date of Act 196, SLH 2018, that allowed the use of funds in the Condominium Education Trust Fund initially dedicated to support voluntary binding arbitration to be used for other educational purposes. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI CPN, WAM
HB2314
Condominiums; Associations; Unit Owners; Residents; Tenants; Guests; Violations; Harassment and Interference; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits a condominium unit owner, resident, tenant, or their guests, or any person acting on behalf of the unit owner, from harassing or interfering with board members, managing agents, resident managers, association employees, or vendors contracted by the association, in the performance of any duty or in the exercise of any right or power granted under chapter 514B, HRS, or the governing documents of the association.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, JHA  SB2534
HB2315 HD1 SD2 CD1
Condominium Association Meetings; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals provisions governing the use of electronic voting devices at condominium association meetings. Clarifies the procedure for electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI CPN, JDC
HB2316 HD1 SD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/23/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 2:30PM in conference room 224. SAIKI CPN
HB2317 HD1 SD1
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 of the planned community association or the managing agent 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/23/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 773). SAIKI CPN
HB2318 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act; Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Quorum; Exception
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Exempts planned community associations and condominium associations from the quorum and voting requirements under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
(S) 4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). SAIKI CPN
HB2319
DAGS; Employment; Civil Service
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to directly hire persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. Exempts DAGS employees from civil service.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI LGO, FIN  SB2821
HB2320
Public Servants; Public Officials; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Exempts certain personal information of public servants from government records that are subject to disclosure under the State's Uniform Information Practices Act. Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA/CPC  SB2686
HB2321
Comprehensive Public Funding; CSC; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB2381
HB2322
Motor Vehicles; Ownership; Title Transfer; Attestation
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB2355
HB2323
DOE; Firearms; Firearm Safety; Firearm Access Prevention; Secure Storage
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the Department of Education to create and distribute to the parents and guardians of students a firearms access prevention and secure storage model notice.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI EDN, JHA, FIN  SB2679
HB2324 HD1
Prefabricated, Modular, or Kauhale Housing; Homeless Individuals; Low-income Households; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for homeless individuals and low-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI HSG/HLT, FIN  SB2584
HB2325 HD1
Department of Human Services; Return-to-Home Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the Return-to-Home Pilot Program, established pursuant to Act 94, SLH 2023, to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in reuniting with family and relatives in their home state. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI HUS/HLT, FIN  SB2484
HB2326 HD1
DHS; Mobile Clinics; Homelessness; Ohana Zones; Appropriation Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate two mobile clinics to serve homeless persons residing in ohana zones. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI HSG/HLT, FIN  SB2446
HB2327
Affordable Housing; HPHA; Long-Term Rental Housing; 1021 Smith Street; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to partner with the property owner of 1021 Smith Street in Honolulu, Oahu, to create 60 units of affordable rental housing at that site. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed an unspecified percentage of the area median income, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for at least 60 years. Exempts contracts from low-bid requirements. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HSG, JHA, FIN
HB2328 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Long-Term Rental Units; Bethel Street; Acquisition; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to acquire and renovate parcels and buildings located between Bethel Street, Pauahi Street, Fort Street, and Chaplain Lane in Honolulu, Oahu, for affordable housing purposes. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed a percentage of the area median income. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/22/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 728). SAIKI HOU, WAM
HB2329 HD1 SD1
Rose-ringed Parakeets; Pilot Program; Kauai; Oahu; Appropriation; General Fund; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS.
Establishes a 1-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai and Oahu using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WARD AEN/WTL, WAM  SB2957
HB2330 HD1
DAGS; Automated External Defibrillators; State Buildings; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in certain state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD LGO, FIN  SB2306
HB2331 HD1
Dam and Reservoir Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and safe operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TODD WTL, WAM  SB2955
HB2332
MKSOA; Mauna Kea; Observatories; Rentals at Fair Market Rent
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Requires rent on Mauna Kea to be commensurate with rents charged for similar astronomical observatories globally. Provides that in leases negotiated by the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority reserved viewing or observing time shall not be accepted in lieu of rent.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2333
Housing; Accessory Dwelling Unit; HCDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD, ALCOS, COCHRAN, Matsumoto HSG, FIN
HB2334
CIP; Eighteenth Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Eighteenth Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD FIN
HB2335 HD1
Agricultural Loan Program; Interest Rates; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB3024
HB2336 HD1
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEMP.
Makes imposition of the fine penalty applicable to any violation of the commercial hemp production licensure requirement as well as restrictions on growing and transporting hemp. Repeals 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. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require testing or sampling of hemp that duplicates testing and sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, JDC  SB3025
HB2337 HD1 SD2
Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Membership
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, JDC  SB3026
HB2338
DOA; Food Production; Food Security; Updated Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 regular session. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB3027
HB2339 HD1 SD2 CD1
911 Services; 911 Board; Staff; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Deletes the term "enhanced" in reference to 911 services to allow funding of all 911 technologies. Allows the 911 Board to employ staff, in addition to the Executive Director, exempt from the civil service and collective bargaining laws. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB3028
HB2340 HD2 SD2 CD1
Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB3029
HB2341 HD2
Cigarette Tax Stamp Fees; Stamp Fee Floor Inventory Tax; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes a stamp fee floor inventory tax on the stock inventory of stamps held by licensees before any increase in the stamp fee under the cigarette and tobacco tax laws is assessed and levied. Amends the ceiling for the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Amends the cigarette tax stamp fee and the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Amends the amount to be deposited to the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund from tobacco settlement moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, WAM/JDC  SB3030
HB2342 HD1 SD2
Weapons; Deadly or Dangerous Weapons; Prohibition
RELATING TO WEAPONS.
Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, switchblade knives, and butterfly knives. Clarifies hunter education certificates and other written exemptions regarding permit issuing. (SD2)
(S) 5/13/2024- Act 021, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3031
HB2343 HD1 SD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Wages; Wage Payment Violation Order Enforcement; Courts
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF WAGE PAYMENT.
Expedites the enforcement of orders of wage payment violations by allowing the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to file certified copies of the final orders in any court of competent jurisdiction. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, JDC  SB3032
HB2344
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Administration; Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. The class of offense is unchanged.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3033
HB2345
Penal Liability; Intoxication; Affirmative Defense
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY.
Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is pathological or not self-induced as affirmative defenses.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3034
HB2346
Manslaughter; Dangerous Drug; Distribution
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Amends the offense of manslaughter to include cases where a person knowingly and unlawfully distributes a dangerous drug in any amount and thereby recklessly causes the death of another person who ingested that drug.
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3035
HB2347
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies the definition of "profits from prostitution" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by inserting relevant definitions in those statutes and repealing a statute that is no longer needed.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3036
HB2348
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Allows the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3037
HB2349
Joint and Several Liability; Repeal; Government Entities; Highway-Related Civil Actions
RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.
Amends section 663-10.5, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages they actually caused.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB3038
HB2350
Arrests; Federal Officers; FBI
RELATING TO ARREST BY FEDERAL OFFICERS.
Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to effect arrests under the Hawaii Penal Code in limited circumstances.
(H) 2/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3039
HB2351 HD1 SD1
Department of the Attorney General; Firearms; Concealed Carry; Licenses; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Clarifies the annual reporting requirement for the Department of the Attorney General concerning concealed carry licenses. (SD1)
(S) 4/2/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3040
HB2352 HD1 SD2
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Civil Service; Exemption; Membership; Powers and Duties; Deadline
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Exempts the administrator of the Law Enforcement Standards Board from civil service laws. Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities. Adds to the membership of the Law Enforcement Standards Board a member selected by the union representing police officers in the State. (SD2)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3041
HB2353 HD1 SD1
Department of the Attorney General; Criminal Justice Data Sharing Groups; Consolidation
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA SHARING GROUPS.
Establishes the Criminal Justice Data Sharing and Research Group to consolidate the efforts of the Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group and the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3042
HB2354 HD1 SD2 CD1
Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Legislation; Small Business
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to requests from small business owners. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, JDC  SB3043
HB2355
Income Tax Credit; Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Extends the sunset date for the research activites income tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Clarifies qualified research expenses. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HET, FIN  SB3044
HB2356 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Accelerator Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Changes the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy technology systems as an eligible expense, and clarifies that training on new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense, for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB3045
HB2357 HD1
HHFDC; Homebuyers' Club Program; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Homebuyers' Club Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/12/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HOU, JDC  SB3046
HB2358 HD1 SD1
Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts from environmental impact statement requirements certain affordable housing projects. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HOU/AEN, WAM  SB3047
HB2359 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM/JDC  SB3048
HB2360
DBEDT; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Hawai`i Film Advisory Council; General Excise Tax Exemption; Civil Service Exemption. ($)
RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Establishes a Hawai`i Film Advisory Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Provides exemption for certified development of film studio facilities from taxes imposed under chapter 237, HRS. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, to (1) clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification, (2) increase the annual credit cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000, (3) extend the sunset date to January 1, 2039, and (4) expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, and appropriates funds for the film industry liaison position.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) ECD, FIN  SB3049
HB2361 HD1 SD1 CD1
HCDA; Interagency Assistance
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services upon request to assist state and county agencies on projects within and outside designated community development districts. (CD1)
(H) 5/1/2024- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM/JDC  SB3050
HB2362
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 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB3051
HB2363
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms county debt limit statements law 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB3052
HB2364 HD2
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Multifamily Residential Properties; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Amends the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes a new conveyance tax rate for multifamily residential properties. 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 Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purpose of funding infrastructure programs in transit-oriented development areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/18/2024- The committee(s) on HOU/WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-19-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HOU/WTL, WAM  SB3053
HB2365 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.
Replaces the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation on the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB3054
HB2366 HD1
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, JDC  SB3055
HB2367 HD1
Chief Energy Officer; Energy Reporting; Renewable Portfolio Standards Support
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies that the party responsible for renewable portfolio standards support and reporting on certain energy matters shall be the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, JDC  SB3056
HB2368
Solar Energy Devices; Water Heating; Residential; Counties
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Allows the department of planning for each county to approve a variance for the installation of solar water heater systems. Authorizes the department of planning for each county to impose and collect fees for the administration of the solar water heater system variances.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, FIN  SB3057
HB2369 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Community-based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program; Loans; Interest Rates; Increase
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Increases the maximum interest rate on Community-Based Economic Development loans to ten per cent. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB3058
HB2370 HD1 SD2
Stadium Authority; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)
(H) 4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, JDC  SB3059
HB2371
State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLIMATE ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a statewide climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/EEP, FIN  SB3060
HB2372 HD1 SD2
Solar Energy Storage Loan Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority
RELATING TO THE SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE LOAN PROGRAM.
Clarifies part III of Act 164, SLH 2023, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Solar Energy Storage Loan Program. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to submit a legislative report on a plan to make the green infrastructure special fund self-sufficient. Effective 1/1/2060. (SD2)
(S) 4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:45 PM; CR 309. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB3061
HB2373 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB3062
HB2374 HD1 SD2 CD2
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (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. Makes emergency appropriations for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB3063
HB2375 HD1
Funds; Firefighter's Contingency Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Firefighter's Contingency Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB3064
HB2376 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Funds; Funding Adjustment ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Adjusts funding for Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. (CD1)
(S) 5/13/2024- Act 022, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, WAM  SB3065
HB2377 HD1 SD1 CD1
PSD; Funds; Funding Adjustments ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Adjust funding for Department of Public Safety programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB3066
HB2378 HD2
Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; State Treasury; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
RELATING TO THE HURRICANE RESERVE TRUST FUND.
Moves the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund into the state treasury. Repeals the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund's authority to arrange the manner in which funds are held, invested, and reinvested. Makes a housekeeping amendment to the fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, CPC, FIN  SB3067
HB2379
Wildfires; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB3068
HB2380 HD2 SD1 CD1
Mass Transit Special Fund; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund. (CD1)
(S) 5/13/2024- Act 023, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, WAM  SB3069
HB2381 HD1
ERS; Funding Period; Unfunded Accrued Liability
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDING PERIOD.
Lowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/9/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB3070
HB2382 HD1 SD1
ERS; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, JDC/WAM  SB3071
HB2383
Emergency Management; Hawaii Wildfires Response; Major Disaster Fund
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Hawaii wildfire response and extends the lapse date of certain funds set aside for this purpose.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB3072
HB2384 HD2 SD2
DOE; SFA; School Facilities Special Fund; General Obligation Bond Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES SPECIAL FUND.
Replaces the School Facilities Authority with the Department of Education as the administrator of the School Facilities Special Fund. Changes the means of financing for a portion of funds appropriated for deposit into the School Facilities Special Fund to expand pre-kindergarten student capacity within the State from general funds to general obligation bond funds. Repeals the funds appropriated into and out of the School Facilities Special Fund by Act 257, SLH 2022, as amended. (SD2)
(S) 4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, WAM  SB3073
HB2385
ERS; Personnel; Civil Service; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERSONNEL.
Amends section 76-16(b), Hawaii Revised Statues, to exempt the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Compliance Officer, and branch managers of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii from civil service.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB3074
HB2386
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator Licensee; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Clarifies the eligibility to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to include consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee. Allows for the annual use of $50,000 of the fund for training the Division of Financial Institutions and its attorneys relating to the residential mortgage industry, providing training to licensees, developing educational materials for licensees in the area relating to licensure under this chapter, and educating the public in the area relating to residential mortgage loans. Increases the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to the amount of $150,000, bringing consistency to sections 454F-41 and 454F-42, HRS.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB3075
HB2387
Installment Lender; Lender; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Focuses the law on its intended scope, installment lenders, and clarifies that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Removes the term "consumer loan" to consistently use the defined term "installment loan" in the statute.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB3076
HB2388 HD1 SD1
Money Transmitter; Permissible Investments; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Continues the alignment of 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 multistate system. Provides clarity and consistency of the tangible net worth provision using nationwide standards. Assesses the initial license fee of $5,000 for money transmitter applicants upon approval of the application. Adds as a permissible investment the receivables due to the licensee from its payment processors for debit or credit card transactions authorized by the licensee's customers for many transmission services obtained from the licensee. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPN, WAM  SB3077
HB2389
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
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, and clarifies procedures.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC  SB3078
HB2390 HD2 SD1 CD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to explicitly consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and gives the Public Utilities Commission the discretion to waive a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment for energy projects that do not involve combustion. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, CPN  SB3079
HB2391
Public Utilities Commission; Telecommunications Access; Print Disabilities
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability.
(H) 2/20/2024- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 14 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB3080
HB2392 HD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines "dormant captive insurance company" and sets out a procedure to apply for the certificate of dormancy. 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. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB3081
HB2393 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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. Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD1)
(S) 4/23/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, CPN  SB3082
HB2394 HD1 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines "dormant captive insurance company", sets out a procedure to apply for a certificate of dormancy, and exempts certified dormant captive insurance companies from certain tax and reporting requirements. Includes in the term "trade name", names under which individuals or business entities are conducting business or doing business as. 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. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. (SD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPN  SB3083
HB2395 HD1 SD2
National Guard; Active Duty; Employees' Retirement System; Ineligible
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Makes Hawaii National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty ineligible for enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System based solely on the active duty service. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM/LBT, WAM  SB3084
HB2396 HD1 SD2
National Guard; Insurance; TRICARE; Department of Defense
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select coverages to junior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than thirty days in the service of the State. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, WAM  SB3085
HB2397 HD1
Department of Education; Procurement; Exemptions; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases up to $500,000 per purchase by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Repeals on 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO/EDN, FIN  SB3086
HB2398
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Expands access to early learning programs on other state properties and public lands besides Department of Education public school campuses.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDN, FIN  SB3087
HB2399 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii State Public Library System; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Exempts an additional administrative assistant position in the Hawaii State Public Library System from civil service. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, WAM  SB3088
HB2400 HD2 SD2
Department of Education; Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; License Forfeiture
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires a teacher to forfeit their teaching license if the teacher resigns or retires during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires the forfeiture of the teacher's license to be reported to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU/LBT, JDC  SB3089
HB2401 HD1 SD1
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT/EDU, WAM  SB3090
HB2402 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; DOE; Food Services; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, WAM  SB3091
HB2403 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; DOE; Charter Schools; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, WAM  SB3092
HB2404 HD1 SD1 CD1
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Standard Deduction; Incremental Relief
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Incrementally increases standard deduction amounts and widens income tax brackets for specific taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB3093
HB2405 HD1
Peer Support Specialist; Working Group; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.
Establishes a working group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a statewide framework for peer support specialists. Appropriates funds for hiring an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the peer support specialist working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HUS, FIN  SB3094
HB2406 HD2
DLNR; Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises. Imposes an additional $25 dollar tax on transient accommodations. Allocates a portion of transient accommodations tax revenue to the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund. Narrows the transient accommodations tax exemption for accommodations furnished at no charge or on a complimentary or gratuitous basis to accommodations for the purpose of providing emergency housing to persons displaced as a result of a state of emergency or state disaster. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET/WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC  SB3095
HB2407 HD2
Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Risk Protection Plans
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, CPN/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, CPN/WAM  SB3096
HB2408
OPSD; Senior Advisor on Climate; Climate Change; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE.
Establishes the senior advisor on climate position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes the senior advisor on climate a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, FIN  SB3097
HB2409
DLIR; State Fire Marshal; Fire Prevention; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
Reestablishes the State Fire Marshal's Office within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/LGO, FIN  SB3098
HB2410
ERS; Credited Service; Benefits ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEESꞌ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Appropriates funds for investments of the ERS.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB3099
HB2411 HD1
Hawaii Health Corps Program; Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program; Loan Repayment
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Renames the Hawaii Health Corps Program to the Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, CPN  SB3100
HB2412
DOH; Behavioral Health; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Crisis Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to redirect persons experiencing a mental health crisis who are involved with, or at risk for involvement with, the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services, including behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA, FIN  SB3101
HB2413 HD1
HHFDC; Taxation; GET; Exemption; Contracts; Prevailing Wage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the prohibition of qualified persons or firms from receiving direct or indirect financing for construction projects from any governmental contracting agency as a condition of prevailing wage terms. Extends the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation approval and certification period in which construction or rehabilitation of certain projects can qualify for general excise tax exemptions. Repeals the limitation of the costs to contracting, including the annual cap on allowable general excise tax and use tax costs applicable to contracting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB3102
HB2414 HD1
Renewable Energy Projects; Labor Standards; Covered Project
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards for covered projects, including state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/LGO, CPC  SB3103
HB2415 HD2 SD2
State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires individuals that hold a multistate nurse license issued by another state employed by a health care facility to annually complete demographic data surveys. Authorizes the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees customarily and historically charged for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/3000; provided that the Nurse Licensure Compact shall become effective and binding in the State two years after enactment of this Act. (SD2)
(S) 4/23/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 3:35PM; Conference Room 329. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, CPN/JDC  SB3104
HB2416 HD1
Conveyance Tax; Transient Accommodation; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a conveyance tax exemption for certain real property furnished as a transient accommodation. Repeals 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET/WTL, WAM  SB3105
HB2417
Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson'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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN  SB3106
HB2418
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB3107
HB2419
School Impact Fees; Exemptions; Housing; DHHL
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the July 1, 2024, sunset date of section 1 of Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to make permanent the exemption of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDN, JHA, FIN  SB3108
HB2420 HD2 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Act 279 Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes the Act 279 special fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 special fund and appropriates funds out of the special fund. Lapses unencumbered moneys from the appropriation out of the Act 279 special fund on 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HWN, WAM  SB3109
HB2421
HHFDC Board of Directors; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, JHA, FIN  SB3110
HB2422
HCDA; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee as a nonvoting member to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN  SB3111
HB2423
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Federal Housing Administration
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, JHA, FIN  SB3112
HB2424
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Loan Terms
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by DHHL to be forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB3113
HB2425 HD2 SD2
Child Abuse and Neglect; Harm or Threatened Harm; Central Registry; Expungement
RELATING TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Clarifies that a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect, harm, or threatened harm will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a person's name may be expunged from the central registry and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD2)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, JDC  SB3114
HB2426 HD2 SD2
DHS; Relatives; Resource Caregivers; Foster Homes; Licensing; Administrative Appeal; Family Court
RELATING TO RELATIVE RESOURCE CAREGIVERS.
Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for the Department of Human Services' denial of a foster home license. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, CPN  SB3115
HB2427 HD1
Department of Human Services; Preschool Open Doors Program; Applications; Selection Priority
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Specifies that the priority of selection for preschool open doors program participation applies only during the priority application period between February 1 and the start of each program year. Specifies that applications received after the priority application period shall be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, WAM  SB3116
HB2428 HD2
DHS; Child Protective Act; Exigent Circumstances; Harm; Imminent Harm; Protective Custody; Temporary Foster Custody
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances" and amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/15/2024- The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, JDC  SB3117
HB2429 HD2
Temporary Public Assistance After Emergencies; Emergency Management Program; DHS; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide temporary emergency public assistance, case management, and other recovery services following the period covered by an emergency proclamation and establishes an emergency management program within the Director's office. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL/HUS, JHA, FIN  SB3118
HB2430 HD2 SD1 CD1
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM.
Establishes the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB3119
HB2431 HD1
HPHA; Housing Policy and Program Coordinator; Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the position of Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB3120
HB2432 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB3121
HB2433
Public Health Standing Orders; United States Preventive Services Task Force; Screenings
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH STANDING ORDERS.
Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain healthcare screening services.
(H) 2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB3122
HB2434
Vital Records; DOH; DHHL; Memorandum of Agreement
RELATING TO ACCESS TO VITAL RECORDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to assure appropriate access and handling of confidential records and sealed records that have been unsealed pursuant to court order.
(H) 2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB3123
HB2435 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Marriage Licenses; Civil Union Licenses; Synchronous Online Access; Rules
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Authorizes the Director of Health to permit synchronous online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, JDC  SB3124
HB2436 HD1
Minor Consent; Medical Care and Services; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Preventive Care
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Authorizes minors who are fourteen years of age or older to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires health insurance plans and health care providers to maintain confidentiality policies and practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, JHA  SB3125
HB2437
Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program; Established; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between the State and the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/TRN, FIN  SB3126
HB2438
Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCE PREVENTION.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB3127
HB2439
HHSC; Oahu Regional System
RELATING TO ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB3128
HB2440
Healthcare Task Force; Hui Ho`omana; State Health Planning and Development Agency
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Hui Ho`omana task force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality healthcare for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB3129
HB2441
Department of Health; Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB3130
HB2442
Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Sales; County Preemption; Repeal
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JHA, FIN  SB3131
HB2443 HD2 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation; Primary Caregivers
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for qualifying patients. Clarifies that primary caregivers may continue to cultivate medical cannabis for qualifying patients subject to certain restrictions. Increases the maximum number of qualified patients for which each location used to cultivate cannabis may cultivate cannabis from five to ten patients. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:45PM in conference room 325. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM  SB3132
HB2444 HD1 SD1
DOH; Hemp Processors; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct criminal history record checks of applicants for permits to operate as a hemp processor. Sunsets 7/1/2027. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/AEN, JDC  SB3133
HB2445
Department of Health; Cannabis and Manufactured Cannabis Products; Post-market Testing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TESTING OF CANNABIS AND MANUFACTURED CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Health to implement a post-market testing program to verify the labeling on cannabis and manufactured cannabis products and monitor the shelf lives of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products.
(H) 1/31/2024- The committee(s) on JHA/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN  SB3134
HB2446 HD2 SD2
Disabled Persons Parking; Permits; Violations; Penalties; Counties; Enforcement
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to suspend the driver's license of a person who violates certain regulations relating to the use of disability parking permits. Requires the court to distribute fifty per cent of any fine imposed on a person who violates certain regulations for the use of disability parking permits to the law enforcement agency that issued the citation. Authorizes each county to enact 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 ordinances. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)
(H) 4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 685). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA/GVO, JDC  SB3135
HB2447 HD1
Disability Travel Placard
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Establishes a disability travel placard to be issued to an existing permittee for use at the travel destination. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/TCA, JDC  SB3136
HB2448
Department of Health; Child and Adolescent Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Amends the statutes pertaining to mental health services for children and adolescents provided by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address intensive mental health needs of children and adolescents.
(H) 2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/HUS, FIN  SB3137
HB2449 HD1
Manufactured Hemp Products; Definition
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp products" in section 328G-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, includes products intended to be consumed orally in beverage and edible forms and hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, CPC  SB3138
HB2450
DOH; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Mental Health Emergency Workers. ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Establishes a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Appropriates funds for the crisis intervention and diversion program. Effective 7/1/2024.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN  SB3139
HB2451 HD3 SD1
Mental Health; Fitness To Proceed; Examination Via Telehealth; Judiciary; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for certain petty misdemeanants' release or examination of fitness to proceed. Provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/17/2024- House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Tarnas, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Kila, Lamosao, Garcia. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC  SB3140
HB2452
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
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. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 7/1/2024.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/JHA, FIN  SB3141
HB2453 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund; Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Transfers
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Authorizes the Governor, or a state official with authorization from the Governor, to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature on transfers between the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund and Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, WAM/JDC  SB3142
HB2454 HD1
DOH; Emergency Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation; the temporarily relocation of Department of Health offices if necessary; and preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS, WAM  SB3143
HB2455 HD1
Private Security Contracts; Department of Law Enforcement; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Department of Defense
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTS.
Effective January 1, 2024, transfers the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Department of Defense for their respective facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM  SB3144
HB2456
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Amendments
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.
Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JHA  SB3145
HB2457 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLE; Accreditation; Positions; Exemption
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Expands the requirement that the Department of Law Enforcement pursue and obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., to all divisions and sections within the Department. Establishes five CALEA coordinator positions, exempt from civil service, within the Department of Law Enforcement. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, WAM  SB3146
HB2458 HD1 SD2 CD1
DLE; Investigations; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate alleged violations of the law when directed to do so by the Governor or when the Director determines that an investigation would be in the public interest. Authorizes the Director of Law Enforcement to issue subpoenas as part of the investigative powers of the Department of Law Enforcement. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3147
HB2459
Illegal Fireworks; Enforcement
RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
Amends chapter 132D, HRS, to strengthen county and state agencies' ability to address the illegal use of fireworks in Hawaii.
(H) 2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-08-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB3148
HB2460 HD1
Homeland Security; Uniform Information Practices; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes and specifies protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure and protected systems. Defines and protects critical infrastructure information that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3149
HB2461 HD1 SD1
Homeland Security; Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Makes the Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator exempt from civil service. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM/LBT, WAM  SB3150
HB2462 HD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Pharmacists; MedQUEST
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Clarifies who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/PSM, CPN  SB3151
HB2463 HD2 SD2
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Amending the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's Wage and Hour Law to exclude any employee who receives guaranteed compensation totaling $4,000 or more a month. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB3152
HB2464 HD1
Dam and Appurtenances; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  SB3153
HB2465 HD1
Archaeological Activities; Penalties
RELATING TO REGULATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES.
Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall result in civil and administrative violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB3154
HB2466 HD1
Beach and Water Safety Task Force; Risk Assessment Working Group
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.
Abolishes the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety and the Risk Assessment Working Group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems to be approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources for state beach parks and the county mayors for county beach parks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/23/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB3155
HB2467 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Land Leases; Rent Credits; Sunset Provision Repeal
RELATING TO RENT CREDITS FOR DEMOLITION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ON PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to permanently allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  SB3156
HB2468
Public Land; Leases; Direct Negotiation
RELATING TO DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Authorizes disposition of public land leases for agricultural, commercial, industrial, hotel, and resort purposes through direct negotiation.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB3157
HB2469
Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board) be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB3158
HB2470 HD1
Administrative Procedure; Contested Cases; Vexatious Litigants
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required when an identical or substantially similar administrative matter has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB3159
HB2471 HD2 SD2 CD1
DLNR; Public Land; Inspections
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Establishes a statutory framework for inspections by the Department of Land and Natural Resources of public land subject to certain leases or licenses, including inspections of structures or buildings by third-party inspectors contracted by the Department. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA, FIN  SB3160
HB2472
Threatened Species License; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION OF THREATENED SPECIES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue temporary threatened species licenses and draft administrative rules for the conservation of threatened species.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB3161
HB2473 HD2
Conservation Banks; Conservation In-lieu Fee Mitigation
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION PROGRAMS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation bank and conservation in-lieu fee mitigation programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  SB3162
HB2474
Ocean Recreation Equipment; Interim Administrative Rules
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION EQUIPMENT.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim administrative rules to quickly regulate the use of ocean recreation equipment, especially new and emerging ocean recreation technologies, in state ocean waters until long-term administrative rules can be implemented.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB3163
HB2475 HD2 SD1 CD1
Commercial Ocean Activity; Unpermitted Commercial Activity; Advertisements and Offers
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN ACTIVITY.
Provides that advertisements or offers of unpermitted commercial ocean use activities or commercial ocean recreational equipment are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers and the commercial activity is operated at the location advertised or offered. Includes advertisements and offers in the definition of "commercial activity" as used in the state ocean recreation and coastal areas laws. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL/CPN, JDC  SB3164
HB2476 HD1
Ocean Recreation Management Areas; Commercial Ocean Activity
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION MANAGEMENT.
Designates all ocean waters of the State within 3,000 feet from shore as ocean recreation management areas (ORMAs). Prohibits commercial activity in ORMAs unless authorized by use permit. Prohibits commercial activities originating from the shoreline in ORMAs on weekends and state and federal holidays, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Hussey-Burdick, Lowen, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, JHA  SB3165
HB2477 HD1
Ocean Recreation Commercial Use Permits; ORMA; Public Auction
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION OPERATIONS.
Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall issue all new commercial use permits for commercial ocean recreation activity in an ORMA that are not renewals or reissuances by public auction. Revises provisions relating to boating and ocean recreation fees and permits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, JDC/WAM  SB3166
HB2478 HD1 SD1 CD1
Pacific Marine Fisheries; Compact; Commission
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners from the State of Hawaii. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, JDC  SB3167
HB2479 HD2
Taking of Marine Deposits Seaward of the Shoreline; Permits; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral or coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward from the shoreline. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, JDC  SB3168
HB2480 HD1 SD2 CD1
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) GVO, WAM/JDC  SB3169
HB2481 HD1 SD1 CD1
Time Share Commissioners of Deeds; Repeal
RELATING TO TIME SHARE COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
Repeals the Time Share Commissioners of Deeds. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPN, JDC  SB3170
HB2482 HD1 SD2 CD1
Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Public Notice
RELATING TO MEETING NOTICES.
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the appropriate county clerk's office to ensure access to paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices and removes the requirement to post notices in a central location in a public building. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) GVO, JDC  SB3171
HB2483 HD1 SD2
DCR; Corrections and Rehabilitation; Department of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Background Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility. (SD2)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB3172
HB2484 HD1 SD1 CD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2023; 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 12/31/2023. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB3173
HB2485 HD1 SD2
General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Collection of Rental Payments; Unfair Competition Penalty
RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Repeals an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under the general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the unfair competition penalty under the general excise tax law to adjust for inflation. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB3174
HB2486 HD1 SD1
Tax Enforcement; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation to serve administrative subpoenas outside the State. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB3175
HB2487
Tax Enforcement; Audits; Time to Respond; Failure to Respond; Appeals
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Authorizes the tax appeal court to preclude documents or information not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action under section 40-35 unless the failure was due to reasonable cause.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA, FIN  SB3176
HB2488 HD1 SD1
Taxation Board of Review; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB3177
HB2489 HD1 SD2
DOTAX; Senior Software Developers; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Exempts senior software developers in the Department of Taxation from civil service. (SD2)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LBT, WAM  SB3178
HB2490 HD2 SD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Report
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the Department. (SD1)
(H) 4/26/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 791). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, WAM  SB3179
HB2491 HD2 SD1
Commercial Driver's Licenses Violations; Federal Penalties; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Amends existing state law to adopt federal penalties for commercial driver's license violations. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, JDC  SB3180
HB2492 HD2 SD1
Commercial Driver's Licenses; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Amends existing law to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to drug and alcohol violations. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, JDC  SB3181
HB2493 HD2 SD1
Commercial Driver's License; Restrictions
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Creates two new commercial driver's license restrictions relating to operating a commercial motor vehicle in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross vehicle weight rating and operating a commercial motor vehicle on Lanai and Molokai only. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA, JDC  SB3182
HB2494
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road User Fee; County Mileage-Based Road User Fee
RELATING TO ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Provides authority for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, CPC, FIN  SB3183
HB2495
Procurement; Emergency; Public Property; Repairs; Equipment Failures; and Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends section 103D-307, HRS, to add equipment failures, repairs of public property to protect against further loss of, or damage to, public property, to prevent or minimize serious disruption in continued functioning of government services. Replaces Chief Procurement Officer approval with an accounting report to the legislature within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year in which the procurement was made.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LGO, FIN  SB3184
HB2496 HD1 SD1
Methods of Source Selection; Alternative Procurement; Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Adds alternative procurement methods to the types of methods of source selection. Allows an alternative procurement method when the federal government provides for or approves the alternative procurement method and the head of the purchasing agency makes a written determination that it is neither practicable nor advantageous to use the existing statutory procurement methods. Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code contracts by government bodies to procure certain construction projects. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)
(H) 4/24/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 9:05AM in conference room 016. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) GVO, WAM  SB3185
HB2497
Pupil Transportation Safety
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow the exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for the school bus services, which may not meet school bus regulations but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, with the Department of Education providing Department of Education adult staff chaperone escorts of students while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDN, TRN, JHA  SB3186
HB2498 HD1
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HRE, WAM  SB3187
HB2499 HD2 SD2 CD1
UH; Procurement; Chief Procurement Officer
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Designates the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii to act as the University of Hawaii's chief procurement officer until 6/30/2028. Effective 6/29/2024. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HRE/GVO, WAM  SB3188
HB2500 HD1 SD1
UH; Conference Center; Revolving Funds
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and authorizes the University of Hawaii to establish accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Lapses funds to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HRE, WAM  SB3189
HB2501 HD1 SD2
UH; Workers' Compensation; Reporting Requirements; Repeal
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD2)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HRE/LBT, WAM  SB3190
HB2502 HD1
UH; Technology Transfer; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, as amended by Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to allow the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interests and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities it sponsors. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HRE, JDC  SB3191
HB2503 HD1
UH; Innovation and Commercialization; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Repeals the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program's sunset provision in Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to allow the continuation of the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HRE, JDC  SB3192
HB2504 HD2 SD2
Cigarette Tax; Cigarettes; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 7/1/2024, expands the cigarette tax levied upon a wholesaler or dealer under section 245-3, HRS, to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Requires 1.0 cent per cigarette, electronic smoking device, and e-liquid, but not more than $500,000 per fiscal year, to be deposited into the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Clarifies that tax revenues deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund shall not be used for early clinical trials. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)
(S) 4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 4:40PM; CR 329. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/HRE, WAM  SB3193
HB2505 HD1 SD1
Land Use; Important Agricultural Lands; Fines
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Increases the fines for violations of land use laws. Imposes enhanced fines for developers and owners of important agricultural lands who repeatedly use the lands for unintended purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). COCHRAN WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2506
CIP; Twenty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 GARRETT FIN
HB2507
DHRD; Remote Work Study; Program; Action Plan; Position; Establishment; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Ganaden LGO, FIN  SB3296
HB2508
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Hearsay Evidence; Administrative Procedures
RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 GARRETT, MATAYOSHI LGO, JHA  SB2718
HB2509 HD1 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Retirement Age of Justices and Judges (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 state justices and judges from seventy years to seventy-five years. (SD1)
(S) 4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI JDC, WAM
HB2510
Emergency Management; Emergency Power; Suspension of Laws; Counties; Charter Provisions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Excludes from the definition of "laws" in section 127A-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, county charter provisions pertaining to executive, legislative, and administrative structure and organization are excluded.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE JHA, FIN
HB2511
University of Hawaii; Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. Requires the Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIYAKE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD HLT/HET, FIN  SB2722
HB2512
Security Deposit Alternatives; Rental Security Insurance; Security Deposit Installments; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
RELATING TO SECURITY DEPOSITS.
Requires a landlord to accept either rental security insurance or security deposit installment payments in lieu of a traditional security deposit, upon a tenant's request.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIYAKE, AIU, AMATO, EVSLIN, KILA, LAMOSAO, Chun, Poepoe CPC, FIN  SB2126
HB2513 HD1 SD1
Driving Under the Influence; Underage; First-Time Property Offenses; Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Expands expungement eligibility to persons whose convictions for consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one or first-time property offenses predated current expungement provisions. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). MIYAKE, AIU, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, WOODSON JDC  SB2522
HB2514 HD1
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON HOU/EDU, WAM  SB2987
HB2515 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; Disasters; Emergencies; Definitions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
(S) 3/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Ganaden PSM, JDC/WAM
HB2516 HD1
DOD; HI-EMA; Fires; Fire Trucks; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to purchase a Striker fire truck to be housed on a Department of Defense facility on Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). POEPOE, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI WAL, FIN  SB2902
HB2517 HD2
Renewable Energy Projects; Real Property Taxes; Payment in Lieu; County Ordinance
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/14/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. SAIKI, LOWEN GVO/EET, WAM  SB2770
HB2518
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; State and County Contributions
RELATING TO HEALTH BENEFITS.
Amends the state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for employees hired after 6/30/2024.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI LGO, FIN  SB2531
HB2519
EUTF; Board of Trustees; Composition; Quorum; Voting
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI LGO, FIN  SB2530
HB2520
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2023-2024.
(S) 3/15/2024- Act 002, 03/14/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102). SAIKI WAM
HB2521
Public Defender; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Legal Representation
RELATING TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Repeals paragraph (3) of section 802-1(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, which entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HLT, JHA  SB2557
HB2522 HD1
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 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. SAIKI CPN  SB2354
HB2523 HD1 SD1
Journey Worker Electric Utility Lineman; Board of Electricians and Plumbers; Licensing; Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY LINEMAN.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for licensure as a journey worker electric utility lineman and expands the Board of Electricians and Plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Repeals an existing exception to the impending sunset of the limited exemption from electrician licensing requirements that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018, and Act 68, SLH 2022. Takes effect on 7/1/2027. (SD1)
(S) 3/19/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. SAIKI PSM, CPN  SB2917
HB2524 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Real Estate Commission; Unit Owners; Associations; Condominium Ombudsman; Condominium Boards; Directors; Removal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Part I: Requires the Real Estate Commission (Commission) to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against associations that are subject to condominium laws. Establishes a Condominium Ombudsman to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against the Commission regarding the Commission's foregoing duties. Requires the Condominium Ombudsman to issue findings within thirty business days after a complaint is filed. Part II: Prevents a simple majority of unit owners from immediately removing a director that was elected by cumulative voting during any regular or special meeting of an association. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. SAIKI, NISHIMOTO, TAM GVO, CPN/WAM  SB2550
HB2525
Liquor Licenses; Renewal; Protest; Denial
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.
(H) 2/27/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI CPC  SB2457
HB2526 HD2 SD1
Vehicles; Driving; Highways; Operating; Licenses; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense involving the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles to a class C felony. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Takes effect 7/1/2024. (SD1)
(S) 4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). SAIKI, GANADEN, NISHIMOTO, TAM TCA, JDC  SB2888
HB2527
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Building Maintenance
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FACILITIES.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt rules for facility maintenance. Requires that the condition of Department of Education facilities be periodically evaluated.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI EDN, FIN  SB2353
HB2528
Conservation; Aquatic Animals; Harassment; Imprisonment
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Provides that a person who violates aquatic life conservation law in a manner that harasses aquatic life, if convicted, shall be imprisoned for no fewer than 48 hours for the violation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA
HB2529
DOH; Behavioral Health; Employees; Civil Service; Pilot Program; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO A PILOT PROGRAM TO FILL VACANCIES.
Establishes a 5-year behavioral health exempt employee pilot program, to be administered by the Department of Health, under which the Department may fill employee vacancies in the Department's Behavioral Health Services Administration in a manner that is exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI LGO, FIN
HB2530
Waste Management; Transfer Stations; Days of Operations
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Requires all publicly or privately owned or operated transfer stations in the State to be open to the public for at least two days a week.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 ILAGAN WAL/EEP, CPC
HB2531
Health Care Workers; Acts of Violence; Report; Law Enforcement; Temporary Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances.
(H) 2/21/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM JHA  SB2189SB2569
HB2532
CIP; Thirty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 KONG FIN
HB2533
Landowner Liability; Recreational Uses of Land
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 KONG WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2176
HB2534
CIP; Thirty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA FIN
HB2535 HD1
Department of Human Services; Child Care Classroom Contracts Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for a position to support the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON HHS, WAM
HB2536 HD1
Disposable and Single-use Plastic Food Ware and Beverage Service Items; Prohibition; Solid Waste; Compostable Plastics
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items after 1/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). MARTEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Amato EEP, CPC, FIN
HB2537
Hawaii Plant Quarantine Law; Invasive Species; Penalty
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.
(H) 2/12/2024- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM AGR, JHA  SB2558
HB2538
HDOA; Lease Terms; Invasive Species; Right of Entry; Termination
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends after the effective date of this Act shall authorize the Department to: (1) Enter the leased premises at any time to identity, investigate, control, or eradicate invasive species; and (2) Terminate the lease if the lessee refuses the Department entry or is found in violation of any applicable law, rule, or order relating to the control or eradication of invasive species.
(H) 2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE AGR/WAL, JHA  SB2560
HB2539 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON HUS, FIN  SB2678
HB2540
Hawaiian Language; Public High Schools; Graduation Requirement
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA, ALCOS, AMATO, GATES, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, WARD, Chun EDN, FIN
HB2541
Real Property; Agricultural Lands; HDOA; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA WAL/AGR, CPC, FIN  SB2624
HB2542
AG; Foreign Ownership; Purchase of Real Property; Prohibition; Registration; Forfeiture; Penalties; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Prohibits foreign principals from acquiring real property in the State or any interest in real property in the State, except a de minimus indirect interest. Defines foreign principal. Requires a foreign principal that owns real property that was acquired before this measure's effective date to register the ownership with the Attorney General. Requires a buyer of real property to provide a signed affidavit attesting that the buyer is not a foreign principal. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property or an interest in real property that is owned or acquired unlawfully. Establishes penalties. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA WAL, CPC, FIN  SB2617
HB2543
CIP; Forty-second Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Forty-second Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 GARCIA FIN
HB2544 HD1 SD1
DOH; Essential Rural Medical Air Transport Pilot Project; Charter Flights; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes within the Department of Health a 2-year pilot project to charter flights from rural islands to an urban island to provide rural island residents with reliable transportation to medical care on urban islands. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. POEPOE, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON HHS/CPN, WAM
HB2545
Agricultural Infrastructure; General Obligation Bonds; Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for various agricultural infrastructure projects throughout the State.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, COCHRAN, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, TAM, WOODSON AGR/WAL, FIN
HB2546 HD1 SD1 CD1
Invasive Species; Fine Meshed Nets; Permissible; Rules
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Allows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species, under certain conditions. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). GATES, AMATO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TAM, Chun, Ganaden AEN, JDC  SB3321
HB2547
DLIR; Rules; Violation; Penalties
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RULES.
Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 CHUN, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI LGO, JHA  SB2614
HB2548 HD3 SD1
HHFDC; Accessory Dwelling Units; Loans; Grants; Community Development Financial Institutions; Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide loans for the development of accessory dwelling units. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD HOU, WAM  SB2996
HB2549 HD1
Disaster Recovery; Maui Wildfires; Permanent Housing; DBEDT; HHFDC; Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MAUI'S PERMANENT HOUSING RECOVERY.
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Ganaden WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN  SB2836
HB2550
HHFDC; Accessory Dwelling Units; Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit grant program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible homeowners for development costs and certain closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the accessory dwelling unit grant revolving fund.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. EVSLIN, AIU HSG, FIN
HB2551
Law Enforcement; Bicycles; Mopeds; Unlawful Assembly or Disassembly of a Bicycle or Moped on Public Property
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the offense of unlawful assembly or disassembly of a bicycle or moped on public property.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TAKENOUCHI, AIU, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO JHA
HB2552 HD1 SD1
Employee Benefits; Family Leave; Childbirth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period under state law, for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Amends the definition of "because of sex" in section 3781, HRS, that governs discriminatory employment practices, to include neonatal care. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its administrative rules to ensure that neonatal care is included as a "related medical condition" wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition" or any similar phrase is used. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD LBT/HHS, WAM  SB2930
HB2553 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pharmacists; Pharmacy Interns; Pharmacy Technicians; Minors; Vaccinations
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older. Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons three years of age or older, if certain requirements are met. Authorizes pharmacists to order vaccines for administration to persons three years of age or older. Effective 1/1/2025. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). TAKENOUCHI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS CPN/HHS, JDC
HB2554
Pharmacists; Practice of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Employees; Staffing Requirements
RELATING TO PHARMACIES.
Requires pharmacies, other than on-site pharmacies in institutional facilities, to make a pharmacy intern, pharmacy technician, pharmacy employee, or an employee of the retail establishment the pharmacy is located in available to assist a registered pharmacist at all times the pharmacy is open to the public.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKENOUCHI CPC, FIN
HB2555 HD2
Child Protective Act; Harm; Service Plan; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Amends the definition of "harm" under the Child Protective Act. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment by a service provider trained in domestic violence of family members in the family home who are perpetrators or alleged perpetrators of domestic violence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. TAKENOUCHI HHS, JDC
HB2556 HD2 SD1
B&F; DOH; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Trust Fund; Incentive Payments; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Clarifies the sources of funding for the Hawaii ABLE Saving Program Trust Fund. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend all moneys in the trust fund to fulfill the purposes of the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program, including providing incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MARTINEZ, BELATTI, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato HHS, WAM
HB2557
Department of Education; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, implement a financial literacy curriculum for grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM EDN, FIN
HB2558
Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Department of Human Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ, AMATO, BELATTI, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI HUS, FIN
HB2559
CIP; Fortieth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fortieth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ FIN
HB2560
Elections; Residency; Rebuttable Presumption; Prolonged Absence
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person established a new residence in a place if that person has been absent for a prolonged period of time during which the person has only been in one place.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS JHA  SB3353
HB2561
Self-Defense; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Safe At Home Law
RELATING TO SELF-DEFENSE.
Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN, GATES, HOLT, KILA JHA
HB2562
Plastic Bottles; Single-use Plastics; Bottled Water; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC BOTTLES.
Effective 1/1/2025, prohibits the retail sale or offer for retail sale of single-use plastic bottles designed to hold less than two liters of bottled water for oral consumption, with certain exceptions.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE EEP, CPC
HB2563 HD2 SD2 CD1
Convention Center; Naming Rights; Advertising; Marketing ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Exempts the Hawaii Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaii Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center facility. (CD1)
(H) 5/1/2024- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798). QUINLAN, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD EET, WAM
HB2564
Land Trust Act; Definition and Declaration of Interests; Property
RELATING TO THE LAND TRUST ACT.
Clarifies the definition and declaration of interests of beneficiaries of land trusts.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HOLT, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE JHA, FIN
HB2565
SFCA; DBEDT; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Repeal; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Repeals the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission. Requires the Governor to select the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HOLT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO CAI, JHA, FIN  SB2764
HB2566
CIP; Thirty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-second representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU FIN
HB2567
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Differing Site Conditions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Repeals language requiring the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules regarding differing site conditions. Requires every construction contract to include a clause that requires the procurement officer to investigate the site conditions and modify the contract in writing if differing site conditions exist.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU, KILA, MIYAKE, Chun LGO, FIN
HB2568
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Protest
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires a protest to be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Amends the minimum per cent value of a contract required for parties to a protest of an award to initiate proceedings from ten per cent to five per cent.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU, KILA, MIYAKE LGO, FIN  SB2570
HB2569
HTDC; Geothermal Energy; Exploration; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for geothermal energy exploration. Requires surface and subsurface exploration and community outreach. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 YAMASHITA EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN  SB2518
HB2570 HD1 SD2
Supreme Court; Attorneys; Pro Hac Vice; Appearance; Rules; GET
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.
Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court or arbitration proceeding to be supported by certain evidence to ensure that both the applicant and local counsel will pay all state income tax and general excise tax due for Hawaii business activities as well as any other information or documentation required by the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii. Effective 4/14/2112. (SD2)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). YAMASHITA, GARRETT JDC, WAM  SB2995
HB2571
Department of Health; Multifamily Housing; Accessibility; Modifications; Grant Program; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.
Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/31/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, WARD, WOODSON HSG, HUS, FIN  SB3201
HB2572 HD1
Department of Education; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-staff positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become, or have become, a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for three years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN  SB3232
HB2573
Planned Community Associations; Neighborhood Security Watch Programs; Establishment; Regular Assessments
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 LA CHICA, AMATO, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, WOODSON CPC/JHA  SB2586
HB2574
DOE; School Days; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the     -     school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, Ganaden, Tam EDN, FIN  SB2016
HB2575
DLIR; DOE; Construction Trades Workforce Development Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden LGO, EDN, FIN  SB3271
HB2576
CIP; Forty-first Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Forty-first Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS FIN
HB2577 HD1 SD1
DOH; DOE; COVID-19; Public Health Emergencies; Schools; FERPA; Personally Identifiable Information
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. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM EDU
HB2578 HD1
Charter Schools; Prekindergarten-Only Public Charter Schools; Exemptions
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Exempts prekindergarten-only public charter schools from certain provisions affecting charter schools relating to funding and finance, the use of the weighted student formula, athletics, enrollment, computer science courses and content, and enrollment in industry-credential programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, WAM
HB2579 HD1
Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO THE HILO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DISTRICT.
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". Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. TODD, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI WTL, JDC
HB2580
Transportation; Electric Bicycles; Speed Limiting Devices
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the removal of a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle. Prohibits the operation of an electric bicycle, in which the manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device was removed from the electric bicycle, on a public highway.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TODD, GATES TRN, JHA
HB2581 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability of the Governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL, JHA  SB2173
HB2582 HD1 SD2
UIPA; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION.
Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). ICHIYAMA PSM, JDC
HB2583
CIP; Thirty-eighth Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the thirty-eighth Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO FIN
HB2584
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodation; State Building Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Where feasible and cost effective, requires all bids for state building construction, projects submitted after 6/30/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2585
Organized Retail Theft; Task Force
RELATING TO THEFT.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, BELATTI, LA CHICA, PIERICK, TAM, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2586
Paid Family Leave; Public Employees
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD LGO, CPC, FIN
HB2587
Income Tax Rates; Reduce Cost of Living; Taxation; Affordability
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Eliminates the income tax for single and heads-of-household filers making less than $20,000 a year or $40,000 a year for joint filers and scale low- and middle-income tax rates more slowly.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, PIERICK, WARD FIN
HB2588
CIP; Eleventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO FIN
HB2589
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2027.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN
HB2590 HD1
Food Banks; Farm to Food Bank; Department of Agriculture Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds for food bank purchases from local farmers, to be expended by the Department of Agriculture via requests for proposals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM  SB3379
HB2591
DHS; Preschool Open Doors Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services for the Preschool Open Doors program. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. M. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON HUS, FIN
HB2592
Penal Code; Graffiti; Sentencing; Counties
RELATING TO GRAFFITI.
Allows the counties to impose, by ordinance, enhanced penalties for graffiti in certain designated zones and supersede graffiti sentencing requirements under the Penal Code.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 M. MIZUNO, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, TAM JHA
HB2593
DOE; Pledge of Allegiance
RELATING TO THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Requires Department of Education faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 PIERICK EDN, JHA
HB2594
AG; Chinese Communist Party; Purchase of Real Property; Prohibition; Registration; Forfeiture; Penalties; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Prohibits certain persons affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring real property or any interest in real property in the State, except a de minimus indirect interest. Establishes exceptions. Requires a person affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party who owns real property that was acquired under an exception to register the ownership with the Attorney General. Requires a buyer of real property to provide a signed affidavit attesting that the buyer is not a person affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property or an interest in real property that is owned or acquired unlawfully. Establishes penalties. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, Matsumoto, WARD WAL, CPC, FIN
HB2595
Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Pension and Retirement Systems; Law Enforcement Employees
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Amends chapter 88, HRS, to include new definitions for certain law enforcement administrators and employees established in Act 278, SLH 2022, as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM LGO, FIN  SB2846
HB2596
Law Enforcement Officers; Vehicular Pursuits; Policies; Restrictions
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes statewide vehicular pursuit policies.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 HASHEM TRN, JHA
HB2597
Department of Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining; Investigators; Bargaining Unit (13); Bargaining Unit (14)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Transfers the investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Enforcement Division, Office of Homeland Security Division, Office of the Inspector General Division, and Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement who are subject to the statutory law enforcement standards for the state law enforcement officers from collective bargaining unit (13) into collective bargaining unit (14).
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM LGO, JHA, FIN  SB2847
HB2598
DLE; Salaries; Salary Schedules; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to increase the salary schedules of deputy sheriffs within the Department of Law Enforcement. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM LGO, JHA, FIN  SB3313
HB2599
Fisheries; Environmental Review; Exemption
RELATING TO FISHERIES.
Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS WAL/EEP, JHA
HB2600
DCCA; DOH; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Cannabis Authority; Cannabis Control Board; Adult-use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning January 1, 2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes for adult-use cannabis sales. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets Department of Agriculture to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Sayama JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN  SB3335
HB2601
Public Urination; Public Defecation; Public Safety; Public Order
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in public. Provides penalties for public urination or defecation. Requires mental health evaluation and supportive services for a homeless person arrested for urinating or defecating in public places.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2602
Teacher retention; Teacher bonus program ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.
Establishes the Onipaʻa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the state department of education.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD EDN, FIN
HB2603
Family Court; Parent; Child Custody; Gender Affirmation
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Amends provisions relating to criteria in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that no court shall consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression in a custody determination.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD HUS, JHA
HB2604
CPR; AED; School Safety; Athletic Events; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Requires schools maintain AEDs for all sporting events. Mandates AED and CPR training for certain school officials. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, AIU, GARCIA, GARRETT, MATSUMOTO, WARD EDN, HLT, FIN
HB2605
Department of Education; Teachers Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN  SB3368
HB2606 HD1
Transient Accommodations; Rental Rates; Transparency; Unfair Method of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA TOU, CPC
HB2607
DLNR; SHPD; Burial Sites; Archaeological Inventory Surveys; Contractors; Developers
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO WAL, FIN  SB2440
HB2608
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Clarifies the definition of "burial site".
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, MARTEN, MARTINEZ WAL, JHA  SB2442
HB2609
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires, rather than allows, any person who violates chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to appear before the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Requires, rather than allows, the Board of Land and Natural Resources to impose fines.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA WAL, JHA  SB2438
HB2610 HD1 SD2
FEMA; Department of Defense; Maui Wildfires; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; Disaster Relief Match Special Fund; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.
Establishes a Disaster Relief Match Special Fund to support the local match requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Maui Wildfires Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects that implement mitigation measures to prevent and minimize the impacts of natural hazards affecting the State. Appropriates moneys into the Disaster Relief Match Special Fund. Makes appropriations to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)
(S) 4/16/2024- Re-Referred to WAM. NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) WAM
HB2611 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
Statutorily establishes a Department of Land and Natural Resources transaction fee for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TODD WTL, WAM  SB2954
HB2612
Elections; Boards of Registration; Abolish
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Abolishes the boards of registration.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKAMURA, COCHRAN, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Ganaden JHA, FIN  SB2953
HB2613 HD1
DOE Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). LOWEN AGR, CPC, FIN  SB2103
HB2614 HD1 SD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; SolarAPP+; Self-certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement, by 1/1/2025, 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. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop a plan for the State to achieve its energy goals with deadlines, including the Renewable Portfolio Standards, before 1/1/2025. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. LOWEN, AMATO, KAPELA, TAM EET/GVO, CPN/WAM  SB2539
HB2615
Public Utilities Commission; Public Utilities; Sale; Approval; Non-Investor-Owned Utilities
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires the PUC to solicit competitive offers from an entity operating under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership model before approving the sale of a public utility, in whole or in part, to a private entity.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN, PERRUSO CPC, FIN  SB3285
HB2616 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Vehicle Charging System Funding Program; Clean Energy; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes a funding program that incentivizes electric vehicle charging systems and infrastructure development and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for this program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). LOWEN, TODD EEP, CPC, FIN  SB3309
HB2617 HD1
DOA; Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). KAHALOA, GARRETT, GATES, LAMOSAO, TARNAS, TODD AGR, FIN  SB2412
HB2618 HD1
DOA; Feasibility Study; Aquaculture Park; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). KAHALOA, GARRETT, GATES, LAMOSAO, TARNAS, TODD AGR, WAL, FIN  SB2410
HB2619 HD1 SD1 CD1
HDOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Invasive Species; Feral Chickens; Control Program; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to lead and coordinate the State's invasive pest control and eradication biosecurity efforts. Establishes certain reporting requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for programs and positions in agricultural biosecurity. Appropriates funds to each county as a grant-in-aid, subject to a county match, for the implementation of feral chicken control programs. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). KAHALOA, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM  SB2419
HB2620 HD2 SD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than a certain amount from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/19/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KAHALOA, GATES, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2621 HD1
Law Enforcement; Task Force; Weed and Seed Programs; Report
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes a task force on ethical policing to evaluate the efficacy and impact of Weed and Seed programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI JHA, FIN
HB2622 HD1 SD1
DLE; Gun Buyback; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for the State's Gun Buyback Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON PSM, WAM
HB2623
DOE; Aquatic Safety Education; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students and to establish one full-time equivalent position (1.0 FTE) to administer the program.
(H) 2/15/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD EDN, FIN  SB2098
HB2624
Liquor Tax Law; Rates; Substance Abuse Treatment ($)
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX LAW.
Establishes a substance abuse treatment special fund. Increases liquor tax rates to unspecified amounts. Allocates increased liquor tax revenues to the substance abuse treatment special fund.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, WOODSON CPC, FIN
HB2625
Administrative Procedure; Contested Cases; Vexatious Litigants
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required when an identical or substantially similar administrative matter has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS JHA
HB2626 HD1 SD1
Loko I‘a; Hawaiian Fishponds; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD WTL/HWN, WAM
HB2627
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, MARTEN HLT/HUS, FIN  SB2169
HB2628
Post-Booking Jail Diversion Programs; Criminal Justice Diversion Program; Telehealth; Involuntary Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Probation Violators; Mental Health Treatment
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Requires the Judiciary, in consultation with other stakeholders, to submit monthly and annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of agreements for post-booking jail diversion programs in the first circuit. Amends the criminal justice diversion program to enable examination of defendants via telehealth. Provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Authorizes courts to require certain probation violators to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment program as a condition of continued probation.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS HLT, JHA, FIN
HB2629 HD2
DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, Tam HLT, HSG, FIN  SB3005
HB2630 HD2
Psilocybin; Therapeutic Uses; Authorization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
Authorizes, and establishes a regulatory framework for, the administration of psilocybin for therapeutic use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Pierick, Ward voting no (9) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). BELATTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN  SB3019
HB2631
Aquaculture; Mullet Production; Fishponds and Stock Enhancement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds, including for positions, equipment, and maintenance and operating costs, for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS WAL, FIN  SB2329
HB2632
Legislative Staff; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining; Repeal
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LMG/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA LMG/LGO, FIN  SB2760
HB2633 HD1
Leeward Community College Waianae Moku; Students Ineligible for Federal Financial Aid; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to Leeward community college Waianae Moku to support and assist students who are twenty-four years old or younger and ineligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application because they are unable to access their parents' tax information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTINEZ HET, FIN  SB2970
HB2634 HD1
Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Amends the duties and sunset date of the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/2/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, ONISHI, TAM HET, LGO, FIN  SB2613
HB2635
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 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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, TAM JHA, FIN  SB2281
HB2636
Hawaii Coastal Commission; County Coastal Commissions; Shoreline Buyback Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MANAGED RETREAT.
Establishes the Hawaii Coastal Commission and the Shoreline Buyback Program, which permits the Commission to purchase eligible shoreline properties and make those properties available for affordable rental housing. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO WAL/EEP, HSG, FIN
HB2637
Public Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires all public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, WARD WAL, LGO, FIN  SB2972
HB2638 HD1
DOA; State-owned Land; Agricultural Land Use Potential; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE POTENTIAL.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of certain parcels of state-owned lands. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). NAKASHIMA AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2155
HB2639
Combat Sports Contests; Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Prohibitions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Establishes the Combat Sports Commission Special Fund. Makes appropriations.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA CPC, FIN  SB2170
HB2640
Manufacturers; Electronic Devices; Recycling
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices.
(H) 1/30/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, Lowen EEP, CPC, FIN  SB3264
HB2641 HD1 SD1 CD1
DCCA; Appraisal Management Companies; Registration Program; Reestablishment; Compliance Resolution Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). NAKASHIMA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, SAYAMA CPN, WAM  SB3337
HB2642 HD2
Judiciary; Eviction Mediation; Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Summary Possession; Landlords; Tenants; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 11/1/2024: extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires tenants and landlords to engage in mediation; delays filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules or attempts to schedule mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Repeals 11/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. SAYAMA, BELATTI, EVSLIN, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TAM, TARNAS CPN, WAM/JDC  SB3332
HB2643
DOT; Ignition Interlock Devices
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to select multiple certified vendors to install ignition interlock devices.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAYAMA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TODD TRN, FIN  SB2945
HB2644 HD2 SD1
Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. KITAGAWA, CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WARD, WOODSON AEN, WAM
HB2645
Small Business; Maui Business Bridge Grants Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Maui Business Bridge Grants Program to assist businesses that have been impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN WAL/ECD, FIN
HB2646
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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Lowen AGR, CPC, FIN
HB2647
Hawaii Pesticides Law; Malathion; Restricted Use Pesticide
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE AGR, CPC
HB2648
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE AGR, CPC
HB2649
Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Cultural and Traditional Healers; Exemptions
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR REPRODUCTIVE CARE.
Clarifies the State's midwifery law to permit care by extended family, cultural supporters, or others with whom a woman chooses to give birth. Specifies that nothing in the midwifery law shall prohibit or restrict healing practices by traditional healers of any ethnic culture or religious faith or their students; limit, alter, or adversely impact any religion or ethnic cultural practices; or prohibit or interfere with a person's right to choose where and with whom the person gives birth.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, ONISHI, PERRUSO HLT/CPC, FIN  SB2969
HB2650 HD2
Department of Transportation; Public Utilities; Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Removal; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. ONISHI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, TODD TCA/AEN, WAM/CPN  SB3013
HB2651
Counties; Natural Hazards; Private Property; Right of Way
RELATING TO HAZARD MITIGATION.
Extends the right to enter private property and remove or stabilize natural hazards that are at risk of harming the public or other properties to the county in which the private property is located and that county's respective mayor.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TODD WAL, JHA  SB3014
HB2652 HD1
Estate Tax; Marital Deduction; Immediate Family Members
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. SAIKI, YAMASHITA WAM  SB3289
HB2653 HD1 SD1
Estate Tax; DOTAX; Exclusion Amount; Deduction; Family Businesses
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Conforms Hawaii estate tax laws to the operative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the burden on taxpayers and increase efficiencies in the Department of Taxation's monitoring and auditing of estate tax returns. Establishes an estate tax deduction for the value of closely held business interests that will help ensure that locally-owned family businesses can continue to contribute to the Hawaii economy and assist families to retain the ownership interest in their family businesses. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/16/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 683). SAIKI, YAMASHITA CPN, WAM  SB3345
HB2654 HD1
State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Refrigerants; Safe Alternatives
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety standards. Requires the State Building Code Council, when it adopts, amends, or updates the Hawaii State Building Codes, to establish codes and standards that are consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/14/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. SAIKI GVO/AEN, JDC  SB2753
HB2655 HD1 SD1
Public Employment; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes appropriations for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 4/3/2024- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-03-24 10:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. SAIKI LBT, WAM
HB2656
Administrative Procedure; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JHA  SB3226
HB2657 HD1 SD1
Abusive Litigation; Domestic Violence; Judicial Procedures
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1)
(S) 4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). SAIKI JDC  SB2685
HB2658 HD1 SD1
DHRD; Vacant Positions; Legislative Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Repeals the requirement that the Director of Human Resources Development must submit a report to the Legislature before reclassifying and abolishing vacant positions within state departments and agencies that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources Development. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI LBT, WAM  SB2352
HB2659
CIP; Twenty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI FIN
HB2660
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA  SB2958
HB2661 HD1
Education; Teachers; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to reduce barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Sayama EDU, JDC/WAM
HB2662 HD1 SD2
HPHA; Recreation and Education Upward Mobility Pilot Program; Youth Tenants; Public Housing; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires, and appropriates moneys for, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a 2-year Recreation and Education Upward Mobility Pilot Program for youth tenants in public housing. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Appropriates moneys for the repair and maintenance of approximately 150 housing units. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). M. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAM, Takenouchi HOU/HHS, WAM
HB2663
CIP; Twenty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-ninth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 M. MIZUNO FIN
HB2664 HD1
Sports Facilities; UH; Stadium Authority; New Stadium; GO Bonds; Lapse; Stadium Development Special Fund; Halawa Redevelopment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Lapses appropriations of general obligation bond funds previously authorized for the planning, design, and construction of a stadium in Halawa by the Stadium Authority. Transfers certain special fund moneys earmarked for the development of a new stadium in Halawa to the general fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new stadium on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Renames the Stadium Authority as the Halawa Redevelopment Authority and the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Redevelopment District. Amends the powers and duties of the Halawa Redevelopment Authority. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET/HRE/GVO, WAM/JDC. GARRETT, MATAYOSHI, ONISHI, Amato EET/HRE/GVO, WAM/JDC
HB2665 HD1
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Requires report to the Legislature. Establishes positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). GARRETT, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE EEP, FIN
HB2666
Civil Rights; Short Form
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Short form bill relating to civil rights.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS JHA
HB2667
Elections; Short Form
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill relating to elections.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS JHA
HB2668
Incarceration Alternatives; Short Form
RELATING TO INCARCERATION ALTERNATIVES.
Short form bill relating to incarceration alternatives.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS JHA
HB2669
Constitutional Matters; Short Form
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS.
Short form bill relating to constitutional matters.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS JHA
HB2670
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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIYAKE, CHUN, KILA LGO, FIN
HB2671
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Eviction Moratorium; Foreclosure Moratorium; Mortgage Deferment; Residential Rent Suspension; Small Business Rent Suspension; Loan Deferment; Consumer Reporting Agencies; Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes processes and requirements during a state of emergency or local state of emergency related to eviction moratoriums, foreclosure moratoriums, mortgage deferments, residential rent suspension, small business rent suspension, loan deferment, adverse information reported to consumer reporting agencies, and insurance requirements for planned community associations and condominium associations.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 MIYAKE, KILA WAL/CPC, FIN  SB2998
HB2672 HD1
Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Agricultural Pests; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD AGR, FIN
HB2673 HD2 SD1
Privately-owned Roadways; State Tax; County Surcharge; Fuel Tax; Working Group
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand to use county surcharge revenues for maintenance of public roadways. Allows the counties to use county surcharge revenues for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Requires counties to use fuel taxes for reconstruction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of private roads that are open to the public. Extends the sunset date of the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022, to 6/30/3025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ILAGAN TCA, WAM  SB2178
HB2674
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ILAGAN FIN
HB2675 HD1
DOE; Bullying Procedures; Dissemination of Information
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). MARTINEZ, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAM EDN, FIN  SB3346
HB2676
Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Public Schools; Prohibition; Department of Education
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Updates and expands the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools to include prohibiting the possession and use of electronic smoking devices. Requires the Department of Education to be responsible for educating students, employees, and visitors about smoking and tobacco use prohibitions.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 MARTINEZ, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS EDN, JHA  SB3322
HB2677
CIP; Fifteenth Representative District; Sixteenth Representative District; Seventeenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH, AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 MORIKAWA, EVSLIN, NAKAMURA FIN
HB2678
Wages and Hours; Employees on Public Works; Exception
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES ON PUBLIC WORKS.
Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 AIU, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, Chun LGO, FIN  SB3293
HB2679
Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DAGS; DLNR; Report
RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 WARD, EVSLIN, GARCIA, KILA, Matsumoto WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2680
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for condominium associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires condominium association board members to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the Ombudsman. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office. Effective 1/1/2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, FIN  SB3205
HB2681
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman’s Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATED TO HOUSING.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, FIN  SB3206
HB2682
University of Hawaii; Hilo; Imiloa; Revolving; Trust; Fund; Revenue; Uses; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE COLLEGE REVOLVING FUND AND THE HAWAIIAN EARLY LEARNING TRUST FUND.
Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source. Provides that the fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund.
(H) 2/23/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD FIN  SB2939
HB2683 HD1 SD1
UH; Hilo; Hawaiian Language; Exemptions
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Makes permanent the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/19/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD EDU, JDC  SB2937
HB2684 HD2
UH; College of Hawaiian Language; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source and shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Provides that the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Hawaiian language medium education pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HWN/HRE, WAM. SAIKI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD HWN/HRE, WAM  SB2938
HB2685 HD2 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Solar Hui Program; Solar Hui Investment Fund; Energy Services Agreements; Solar Energy Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the solar hui program fund manager position. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI, LOWEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM EET, WAM  SB3235
HB2686 HD1 SD2
Insurance Commissioner; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Insurance Division; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Property Insurance; Stabilization; Study; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study regarding property insurance stabilization. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 224. SAIKI, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TAM CPN/EET, WAM/JDC  SB3234
HB2687
HIEMA; Resilience Hub; Resilience Network; Grants; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the resilience hub and network grant program and a special fund in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and deposits a portion of the tax into the resilience hub and network grant program special fund.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, LOWEN WAL/EEP, FIN
HB2688
Carbon Emissions Reduction; Clean Vehicle Special Fund; Gasoline-powered Vehicle Tax; Rebate ($)
RELATING TO CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION.
Establishes a clean vehicle special fund to incentivize the purchase of vehicles that produce less carbon emissions by providing a rebate. Creates a gasoline-powered vehicle tax, graduated based on fuel efficiency, to be paid by purchasers of certain passenger cars and pickup trucks that are powered solely by gasoline.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, LOWEN EEP/TRN, FIN
HB2689
Zero-emission Vehicles; Rental Motor Vehicles; Lessors
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.
Requires rental motor vehicle lessors with more than two hundred light duty passenger vehicles to expedite the incorporation of zero-emission vehicles, as a percentage, into the lessor's fleet by certain dates. Requires all rental motor vehicle lessors to report a list of the make, model, license plate number, and fuel type of each rental motor vehicle in the lessor's fleet to the director of commerce and consumer affairs.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, LOWEN EEP/TRN, FIN
HB2690 HD2 SD1
DLNR; CWRM; Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifying that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SDl)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 1:00PM in Conference Room 229. SAIKI, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN  SB3338
HB2691
Red Hill WAI; Red Hill Remediation Authority; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD WAL/EEP, FIN  SB3339
HB2692 HD1
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Governance; Sunshine Law; Sovereign Immunity
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes two or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority has state sovereign immunity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. SAIKI, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS WTL, JDC  SB2761
HB2693
Cultural Corridor Authority; Redevelopment of Areas Affected by Disaster; Historic and Cultural Preservation; Department of Taxation; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.
Establishes the Cultural Corridor Authority to develop plans to redevelop areas affected by disaster while maintaining historic and cultural preservation. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of real property located in areas affected by disaster. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings for certain purposes. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2980
HB2694 HD1
Private Water Systems; DOTAX; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of private water systems. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings in certain counties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). SAIKI WAL, JHA, FIN  SB2978
HB2695 HD1
Water; Counties; Aquifers; Watersheds; Protection; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO WATER.
Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WTL/GVO/HOU, WAM. SAIKI WTL/GVO/HOU, WAM  SB2976
HB2696 HD1 SD1
DAGS; Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission; Maui; Wildfire; OETS; Reports; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Commission, with the assistance of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to establish a website to serve as an information clearing house and public forum. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI GVO/LBT, WAM  SB2979
HB2697
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Short Form
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Short form bill relating to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA
HB2698
Department of Health; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county to provide care, diagnosis, or treatment for persons experiencing a mental illness or substance use disorder crisis. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HLT, FIN
HB2699
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions when the employee was acting within the scope of their employment and was not grossly negligent or wanton, or failing to cooperate. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, the Attorney General shall file a motion to withdraw as counsel.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI JHA, FIN  SB2520
HB2700 HD3 SD2
Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation; PUC; Catastrophic Wildfire; Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Risk Protection Plans; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
(S) 4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). SAIKI CPN, WAM/JDC  SB3344
HB2701
Condominiums; Retaliation; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 SAIKI CPC, JHA  SB3204
HB2702 HD2
DOT; Hana Highway; Repair; Maintenance; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
Appropriates funds for equipment and positions within the Department of Transportation to conduct improvements to Hana Highway. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI TCA, WAM
HB2703 HD1
CWRM; DLNR; Executive Officer; Independent Legal Counsel; Conflicts of Interest
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Replaces the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management with the position of Executive Officer, who shall be appointed and managed by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Makes the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources an ex officio member of the Commission on Water Resource Management and provides that the Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its non ex officio members. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management and Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish procedures and safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM WAL, JHA
HB2704
Ethics; Short Form
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill relating to ethics.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TARNAS JHA
HB2705 HD1
HDOA; Agricultural Leases; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Disposition; Study
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the requirements and restrictions related to the Department's dispositions of non-agricultural park lands. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/15/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. M. MIZUNO AEN, WAM
HB2706
Fireworks; Red Flag Warning; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes fines for any person who sets off fireworks without a valid permit and while a red flag warning is in effect.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 M. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, ICHIYAMA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PIERICK, SOUZA, WARD JHA, FIN
HB2707
Legislature; Committee; Public Hearing; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 12 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE CHAIR OF A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING EVERY BILL ASSIGNED TO THE COMMITTEE.
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the chair of a committee of the Legislature to set for public hearing every bill assigned to the committee.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK JHA, FIN
HB2708
DOE; Sex-specific Athletic Teams; School Sports
RELATING TO PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS.
Creates the requirement that the Department of Education designate sex‑specific teams for the purpose of gender equality in school sports.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK, WARD EDN, JHA, FIN
HB2709
CIP; 39th Representative District; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 39th representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 PIERICK FIN
HB2710 HD2
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers; Broadband-related Permits; Facilities; Backup Power
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
Requires, as a condition for the issuance of a broadband-related permit, a wireless telecommunications carrier to maintain emergency backup power under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET, CPN. MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WARD EET, CPN
HB2711
DLNR; Conservation Mitigation Banks
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 of Land and Natural Resources 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".
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Lowen WAL, FIN  SB2164
HB2712 HD1 SD1
Autism; Applied Behavioral Analysis Services; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AUTISM.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/25/2024- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-26-24 1:50PM in conference room 329. MARTEN, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Amato HHS, WAM  SB3001
HB2713 HD1
Adoption Assistance; Permanency Assistance; Department of Human Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ADOPTION ASSISTANCE.
Appropriates funds to provide additional support and resources to families receiving benefits through the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD HHS, WAM  SB3253
HB2714
Permanent Staff Positions of the Legislature; Interim Assignment; Temporary Transfer; Executive and Judicial Branch Agencies
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
Authorizes the temporary assignment of permanent legislative staff during the interim to executive or judicial branch agencies. Establishes that while on temporary assignment, the temporarily assigned employee is still considered an employee of the Legislature and exempt from civil service.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 KILA LMG, FIN  SB3362
HB2715 HD1 SD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). MARTINEZ, GANADEN, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, TAM TCA, WAM  SB3218
HB2716
Hawaii Penal Code; Involuntary Manslaughter; Felony; Penalty
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HOMICIDE.
Establishes the offense of involuntary manslaughter. Renames the existing offense of manslaughter as voluntary manslaughter. Amends various statutory provisions to accommodate the 2 forms of manslaughter.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 TODD, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI JHA
HB2717
CIP; Thirteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 POEPOE FIN
HB2718
Per Diem; Travel Expenses; Basic Housing Allowance; Federal Rates; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Requires all travel and lodging expenses for legislative members to be reimbursed at federally determined rates. Establishes a basic housing allowance for non-Oahu legislative members. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 AMATO, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO LMG, FIN
HB2719 HD1
UH; Community College; Tuition Waiver; Pilot Program
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Establishes a pilot program to offer tuition waivers for certain community college students starting in fall 2025. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to submit a report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, TAM HET, FIN
HB2720 HD3 SD1
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. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)
(S) 4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON LBT/HRE, WAM
HB2721 HD1
Wildfire Protection; Fireshed Partnership Program; Fireshed Management Special Fund; DLNR; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes a fireshed partnership program within the department of land and natural resources. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE WAL, FIN
HB2722 HD2
Juvenile Justice; Court Fees; Fines; Penalties; Prohibited
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aiu, Chun, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Holt, Kila, Pierick, Quinlan, Ward voting no (8) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, WOODSON HUS, JHA, FIN  SB2323
HB2723
CIP; Nineteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 HASHEM FIN
HB2724 HD1
Kona Community Development District; HCDA; DCR; Membership; New Prison ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Creates the Kona Community Development District to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Kona, on the island of Hawaii. Amends the Hawaii Community Development Authority membership to include members of Kona. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to seek federal grants and loans from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program for the construction of a correctional project within the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). HASHEM, KAHALOA, M. MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TODD WAL, JHA, FIN
HB2725 HD1
Corrections Facilities Authority; DCR; Community Facilities Direct Loan and Gran Program ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Correction Facilities Authority to be responsible for all public corrections development, planning, and construction related to capital improvement projects. Requires the Correction Facilities Authority to apply for a loan or grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA CMV, JHA, FIN
HB2726
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Damages; Attorney's Fees
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD CPC, JHA
HB2727
Planned Community Associations; Neighborhood Security Watch Programs; Establishment; Regular Assessments
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 LA CHICA, AMATO, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, WOODSON CPC, JHA  SB2586
HB2728 HD1
Healthcare; Health Insurance; Hui Hoomana Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE.
Establishes the Hui Hoomana task force to identify actionable priorities and financial resources to offer the State's residents universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the task force on 7/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). LA CHICA, AMATO, GATES, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Ganaden HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2876
HB2729
UH; CTAHR; DLNR; Central Oahu Wildfire Plan; Wildfire Prevention Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Prevention Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Requires matching funds from United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Service Wildfire Defense grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 ICHIYAMA, POEPOE WAL/EEP, FIN  SB3375
HB2730
Bullying; Education; Youth; Students; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO BULLYING.
Requires the department of education to create and implement anti-bullying policies. Outlines the requirements for each institution's policy and specifies reporting, investigation, and appeals procedures involving incidents of bullying. Appropriates funds for anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts in the public schools.
(H) 2/15/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, WARD EDN, FIN
HB2731
Education; Athletics; Competitions; Gender; Sports
RELATING TO SEX-BASED ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS IN SCHOOLS.
Requires the department of education to designate athletic sports teams based on the biological sex assigned to players at birth. Prevents males from participating in female sports.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD EDN, JHA
HB2732
Tax; Fuel; Gasoline; Cost of Living; Affordability
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD EEP, JHA, FIN
HB2733
Income Tax Rate; Cost of Living; Affordability
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Reduces the tax rate by fifty per cent for all tax brackets except the highest four.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD FIN
HB2734
Capital Gains Tax; Income Tax; Nonresident taxpayers; Foreign Taxpayers; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD FIN
HB2735 HD1
HTA; Administrative Supervision; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Cultural Grants
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from administrative supervision of boards and commissions. Transfers certain functions relating to cultural grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/19/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. QUINLAN, MARTEN EET/TCA, WAM
HB2736 HD2
Official State Gesture; Shaka
RELATING TO STATE GESTURE.
Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to TCA. QUINLAN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, M. MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI TCA  SB3312
HB2737 HD1
Feasibility Study; Agricultural Districts; Department of Agriculture; Agricultural-based Commercial Operations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with other state agencies, to conduct a feasibility study and submit a report to the Legislature on the impact of roadside stands displaying and selling value-added products and the establishment of additional requirements for retail agricultural-based commercial operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). QUINLAN AGR, CPC, FIN  SB3294
HB2738 HD2 SD1
Renewable Energy; Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Resilience Hubs; Feasibility; Report; State Agencies; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires state agencies to assess the potential and feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state facility and submit a report to the Legislature detailing their findings; implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports; and assign priority for the authorized cost-effective energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. Requires applicable state agencies to assess the feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, Lamosao GVO/EET, WAM  SB3357
HB2739 HD1
Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Department of Human Services; Public Utilities Commission; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). LOWEN, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON HUS, FIN  SB3263
HB2740
Hawaii Zero Waste Initiative; Department of Health; Solid Waste
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii zero waste initiative to manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy.
(H) 2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EEP, FIN
HB2741
Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Definition; Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a definition for "premium cigar" that is distinct from a "large cigar" and adds a definition for "characterizing flavor" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB3288
HB2742 HD1 SD2 CD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; Summary Possession Proceedings; Notice; Mediation; Wildfires; Moratorium; Emergency Proclamation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes a pre-litigation mediation procedure for tenancies that are subject to the eviction moratorium issued under the Governor's emergency proclamations relating to wildfires once the eviction moratorium expires. Restricts when landlord remedies are available depending on the amount of rent due. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for mediation services. Effective 7/1/2024, except the new pre-litigation procedures are effective on the expiration of the final eviction moratorium. Repeals certain provisions on 12/31/2026, or on the one-year anniversary of the expiration of the Governor's final eviction moratorium emergency supplementary proclamation relating to wildfires, whichever occurs sooner. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD CPN/JDC, WAM  SB3331
HB2743 HD2 SD1 CD1
UH; Cesspools; Wastewater; Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool Overlay; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center and the Sea Grant College Program to develop an overlay with the Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewer system or other centralized treatment system may most feasibly be expanded or constructed to reduce or eliminate cesspools before 1/1/2050. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD AEN/HHS/GVO, WAM  SB2952
HB2744 HD2 SD1
Oral Health; Task Force; Department of Health; Positions; Reports; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
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 the State's oral health infrastructure. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
(S) 3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD HHS, WAM  SB2956
HB2745
Legislative Management; Short Form
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 3 NAKAMURA LMG
HB2746
Corrections; Confined Youth; Voice Communications; Victim Notification; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires and appropriate moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Amends sources of funding for and imposes a limit on moneys retained in the victim information and notification system special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the automated victim information and notification system special fund. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TODD, WARD HUS, JHA, FIN
HB2747 HD1
Filmmakers Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA.
Establishes the Filmmakers Special Fund for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to award grants for film, media, and creative industries intellectual property development projects in Hawaii. Repeals the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund and transfers funds to the Filmmakers Special Fund. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). GANADEN, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Amato CAI, ECD, FIN
HB2748 HD2 SD1
Law Enforcement Officers; Vehicular Pursuits; Policies; Restrictions
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes statewide vehicular law enforcement pursuit policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 4/4/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. GANADEN, AMATO, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS PSM/TCA, JDC
HB2749
Child Welfare Services; Child Removal; Child Protective Act; Imminent Harm
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 GARCIA, ALCOS, GATES, KILA, PIERICK, WARD HUS, JHA  SB2643
HB2750 HD1
Department of Health; Clean and Sober Homes Registry; Notification
RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
Requires the Department of Health to ensure there is equitable distribution of clean and sober homes throughout a county. Requires an applicant to obtain written approval from the appropriate county showing compliance with all land use and zoning ordinances and rules. Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of registration: unless, in certain counties, a public informational meeting is first held before a neighborhood board in the affected community; and if there are more than a certain number of registered clean and sober homes within a certain mile radius in the affected community. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). GATES, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, TAM HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2642
HB2751
Criminal Littering; Household Hazardous Waste
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of criminal littering in the first degree for the improper disposal of household hazardous waste on public or private property or in public or private waters. Amends existing criminal littering offense to be the offense of criminal littering in the second degree.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, TAM JHA, FIN
HB2752
CIP; Forty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fifth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES FIN
HB2753
DOA; DLNR; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 GATES, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN  SB2154
HB2754 HD1
Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). GATES, AMATO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, TARNAS AGR, FIN  SB2364
HB2755
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites; Penalties
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, KILA, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, POEPOE WAL, JHA  SB2589
HB2756
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into a new bargaining unit (16).
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, PERRUSO LGO, FIN
HB2757 HD1
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/16/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON LGO, CPC, FIN
HB2758 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Invasive Species; Pests; Taxa; Environment; Quarantine
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Facilitates the control and eradication of invasive species and pests. Establishes a plant nursery registration program. Requires the Board of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests for control or eradication. Imposes certain limits on imports and transportation. Updates the method by which the Department's noxious weed list is updated. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GATES, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Ganaden AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM  SB3237
HB2759 HD2
DOE; Health; Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program; Health Technicians; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON EDU, WAM  SB3004
HB2760
CIP; Twenty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKENOUCHI FIN
HB2761
CIP; Second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 ONISHI FIN
HB2762 HD1
Limited Casino Gaming; Single Integrated Resort; Hawaii Gaming Commission; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Wagering Tax; State Gaming Fund; Casino Gaming Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes limited casino gaming at a single integrated resort property on lands under the control of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs designated for commercial use on the island of Oahu excluding lands west of Ko Olina. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross gaming revenue. Creates the State Gaming Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Chun, Garrett, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Kila, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Souza, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kapela, Kobayashi, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso, Pierick, Quinlan, Tam voting no (11) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). HOLT ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN
HB2763
HHC; AG; Independent Legal Counsel; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HOLT JHA, FIN  SB2655
HB2764
Compliance and Enforcement; Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a compliance and enforcement program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with laws. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 HOLT JHA, FIN  SB2645
HB2765 HD1
Sports Wagering; Sports Wagering Operators; Sports Wagering Suppliers; Sports Wagering Special Fund; 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. Creates a Sports Wagering Special Fund. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with Representative(s) Chun, Garrett, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Kila, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kapela, Kobayashi, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso, Pierick, Quinlan voting no (10) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). HOLT ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN
HB2766
DLNR; Electric Utility Companies; Wildfire Mitigation; Fines; Hazardous Vegetation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Protects electric utility companies from liability for certain damages to other vegetation and property caused during the removal of hazardous vegetation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 LAMOSAO WAL/CPC, JHA, FIN  SB3326
HB2767 HD2
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Locally Sourced Renewable Feedstock; Credit Period; Total Credits
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Updates the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit to incentivize local production of renewable fuel sold in the State. Extends the credit period. Amends the total amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year. Resets credits claimed for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. COCHRAN EET, WAM  SB3360
HB2768
Renewable Fuel; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Oilseed Cover Crops
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Includes oilseed cover crops into the Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program established by Act 312, SLH 2022.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN AGR, FIN  SB3361
HB2769
CIP; Fourteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 COCHRAN FIN
HB2770 HD1
PUC; System Resilience; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Surcharge
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Provides that the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge may be transferred to the Commission for the purpose of its duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). COCHRAN EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2505
HB2771 HD1 SD1
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
(S) 3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON AEN/HHS, WAM
HB2772 HD1 SD1
State Seal; State Motto; Modern Hawaiian Orthography
RELATING TO THE STATE SEAL.
Requires a translation and explanation of how to pronounce the state motto using modern Hawaiian orthography as displayed on the state seal on the official state website. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(S) 3/18/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KAHALOA, AIU, KAPELA, KILA, MORIKAWA, POEPOE HWN, WAM  SB3308
HB2773 HD1
Agricultural Products; Labeling; Hawaiian
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT LABELING.
Establishes certain standards for agricultural products labeled as being Hawaiian or from Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/27/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KAHALOA AGR, CPC
HB2774 HD2 SD1
Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Modifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 4:01PM in Conference Room 229. KAHALOA, GATES, MATAYOSHI, WOODSON AEN/EDU, WAM
HB2775 HD2
CANDOR Process; Open Discussions; Adverse Health Care Incidents; Health Care Providers; Health Care Facilities; Confidentiality
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a communication and optimal resolution process through which patients and their families, health care providers, and health care facilities can engage in open communication about how an adverse care health incident occurred, how it will be prevented in the future, and what compensation, if any, will be offered to the patient or their family. Establishes notice and confidentiality requirements for open discussions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. AIU HHS, JDC/CPN  SB3330
HB2776
CIP; GO Bonds; 1st Representative District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 1st Representative District.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA FIN
HB2777 HD1
UH; CTAHR; Cooperative Extension; 4-H Youth Development; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) extension agent positions to support the 4-H Youth Development Program and intergenerational programming in Kona, Hawaii County, and Lihue, Kauai County. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). NAKASHIMA HET, FIN  SB3325
HB2778 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Transient Vacation Rentals; Resort Areas; Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on the transient accommodations tax for transient vacation rental located outside a zoned resort area. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/23/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA TOU, FIN
HB2779 HD1
Income Tax; Taxation; Standard Deduction; Incremental Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Incrementally increases the amount of the income tax standard deduction for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, through taxable years beginning after December 31, 2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM
HB2780 HD1
Income Tax; Rates; Taxation; Incremental Relief
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Incrementally amends income tax rates for every other taxable year beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. YAMASHITA WAM
HB2781
Surcharge on General Excise Tax; Surcharge on Use Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on general excise and use taxes. Effective 1/1/2031.
(H) 2/27/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA FIN
HB2782
Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Real Estate; Invasive Species; Little Fire Ants
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires that the presence of little fire ants be disclosed as part of the mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK AGR, CPC
HB2783
DOH; University of Hawaii; PFAS Testing Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2371
HB2784
DOH; Environmental Toxins; Testing laboratory; Harmful Substances; Diseases; Natural Resources; CIP; GO Bond ($)
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO, WARD EEP, WAL, FIN  SB2409
HB2785
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires a wastewater treatment plant to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain any amount of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK EEP/WAL, FIN  SB2370
HB2786
Electricity Rates; Climate Warming; Biomass; Greenhouse Emissions; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Eliminates biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy".
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO EEP, CPC  SB2102
HB2787 HD2 SD1
DOTAX; Individual Housing Accounts; Public Education; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Increases the maximum amount of deductible contributions for individual housing accounts. Requires the Department of Taxation to create and implement a public awareness campaign about individual housing accounts. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/18/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, KILA, KITAGAWA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, SAIKI, TODD, WARD HOU, WAM
HB2788
Mental Illness; Hospitalization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, MARTEN, PIERICK, WARD HLT, JHA
HB2789
Education; School Safety; Emergency Preparedness; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, employ a student resource officer, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency management plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.
(H) 2/1/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, WARD EDN, FIN
HB2790 HD1 SD1 CD1
Housing Loan and Mortgage Program; Hula Mae Single Family Program
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report analyzing the feasibility of continuing to fund the operations of the housing loan and mortgage program. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, AMATO, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WARD HOU, WAM
HB2791
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
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.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, PIERICK, WARD HSG, LGO, FIN  SB2068
HB2792
Real Property; Disclosure; Invasive Species; Little Fire Ant
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires seller or seller's agent to provide buyer with disclosure of any little fire ant infestations on residential real property and agricultural land prior to sale.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 PIERICK AGR, CPC
HB2793
Oahu Regional Health Care System; HHSC; DOH; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition
RELATING TO THE MAUI VETERANS HOME.
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to the Oahu Regional Health Care System and then to the Department of Health, as part of the Oahu Regional Health Care System transfer pursuant to Act 212, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021.
(H) 2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI HLT, CPC, FIN
HB2794
DOTAX; Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Health; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device of e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory. Imposes penalties.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, AMATO, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI CPC, FIN  SB3385
HB2795
Solid Waste Control; Toxic Ash; Incinerator Ash; Disposal; Prohibition on Reuse
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
Requires the safe disposal of toxic and incinerator ash. Prohibits the reuse of toxic and incinerator ash for any purpose.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2571
HB2796
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2101
HB2797
Toxic Chemicals; Working Group; PFAS; Report
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2369
HB2798 HD1
Environmental Impact Assessments; Power-generating Facilities; Combustion; Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Amends the types of proposed power-generating facilities that trigger an environmental assessment to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating commercially after 1/1/2024 that were not previously operational and certain expansions in generating capacity of existing combustion electricity-generating facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC  SB2367
HB2799
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Allows any State resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, JHA, FIN  SB2418
HB2800 HD1
Department of the Attorney General; Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning 7/1/2024, and occurring every ten years thereafter, requires the Department of the Attorney General to convene an Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(H) 2/28/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI HLT, CPC  SB2992
HB2801 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominiums; Commercial Property Assessed Financing; C-PACER
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED FINANCING.
Repeals the authority of counties to administer commercial property assessed financing programs and delegates all existing administrative responsibilities of the counties under the commercial property assessed financing program to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Allows condominium associations to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. (CD1)
(S) 5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). SAIKI CPN, WAM  SB2533
HB2802 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the Legislature's authority to limit marriage to opposite-sex couples. (HD1)
(H) 4/9/2024- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI JDC, WAM
HB2803
Higher Education; Short Form
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to higher education.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HET, referral sheet 3 SAIKI HET
HB2804 HD1
Noise; Leaf Blowers; String Trimmers; Sales Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO NOISE.
Increases penalty fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions. Removes the exemption for government entities and their agents from leaf blower restrictions. Beginning July 1, 2027, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower or string trimmer that is rated by its manufacturer at greater than 65 weighted decibels (dBA) when measured at a distance of 50 feet. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
(S) 3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. SAIKI HHS/CPN, JDC
HB2805 HD1 SD1
UH; UHERO; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Health Effects; Maui Wildfires; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization to conduct a multiethnic cohort study and develop and maintain a registry regarding the health effects of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
(H) 4/23/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 772). BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD HRE/PSM, WAM
HB2806 HD2
Opioid Litigation Proceeds; Special Fund; Council; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OPIOID LITIGATION PROCEEDS.
Establishes the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds special fund. Establishes the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds council to oversee the Hawaii opioid settlement advisory committee's expenditure of opioid litigation proceeds. Establishes standards for expenditure of opioid litigation proceeds received by the State. Establishes and appropriates funds from the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds special fund for staff positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
(H) 2/28/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS HLT, JHA, FIN
HB2807
DOH; Mental Health; Services; Programs; Children; Adolescents; Youth; Working Group; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to comprehensively and systematically map the array of child and adolescent mental health programs and services statewide. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
(H) 1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN