| Measure Text pdf | Measure Status | Current Status | Introducer(s) | Current Referral | Companion |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 off premises. 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 non general 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 |
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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. 22 01. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
YAMASHITA |
EDN, FIN |
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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. 22 02. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
HWN, WAM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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)
7/9/2024- Act 229, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334). |
YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 $18 per week. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, ONISHI, TARNAS |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB697 |
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HB59
School Librarians; Library Resources; Public Schools; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB67 HD1 SD2
UH; Windward Community College; Pu`uhonua Program; Women's Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility; Positions; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PU`UHONUA PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of full time equivalent positions for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's Pu`uhonua Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
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HB69 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; R.E.A.C.H. Program; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 non federal 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB156
CIP; Thirty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
FIN |
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HB157
Hawaiian Language; DOE; Public Schools ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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)
6/24/2024- Act 058, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159). |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 ($)
RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAM |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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HB179 HD1
Deposit Beverage Distributors; Deposit Beverage Containers; Postconsumer Recycled Content; Non-petroleum Materials Content; DOH
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
Requires deposit beverage distributors that sell, offer for sale, or distribute deposit beverage containers in the State to meet minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements or minimum non-petroleum materials content requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1). |
LOWEN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TODD, Chun, Kila, Poepoe |
EEP, CPC |
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HB180 HD1
DOH; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB219
Court Interpreters; Hourly Fees; Mileage Reimbursement Rate; Commuter Compensation Rate; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COURT INTERPRETERS.
Requires the Judiciary to increase the hourly fees, mileage reimbursement rate, and commuter-time compensation rate for court interpreters. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB813 |
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HB220 HD1
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off; Free-roaming Cats; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB222 HD2 SD2
DHS; Medical Care Payments; Long-Term Supports and Services; Provider Reimbursements; Calculations; Adjustment of Method; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Adjusts the method by which the Department of Human Services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long term supports and services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MIZUNO |
HHS, WAM |
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HB223 HD2
Department of Human Services; Office of Youth Services; Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program; Youth Shelter; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB224 HD2 SD2
Public Housing Tenant Upward Mobility Pilot Program; Workforce Training; HPHA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MIZUNO |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
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HB225 HD2 SD1
Child Welfare Information System; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB237
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for responsible, adult use. Exempts sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for medical use from the general excise tax. Clarifies that qualifying out-of-state patients have the same rights and privileges under the medical cannabis law. Allows qualifying out-of-state patients to cultivate medical cannabis. |
(H)
1/30/2023- Re-referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB375 |
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HB238
Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Potentially Dangerous Occupations; Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Cochran |
LGO, JHA |
SB377 |
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HB239 HD1
Clean Energy Economy Transition; Climate Change Adaptation; Social Equity; Clean Energy Initiative; Energy Security Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB243 HD1
Veterinary Medical Officer; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, Tam |
HLT, FIN |
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HB244 HD2
Career and Technical Education; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB246
Department of Education; Mandatory Staff Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to employ one full-time equivalent counselor, vice principal, and media specialist at each department school. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KITAGAWA, CHUN, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON, Cochran |
EDN, FIN |
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HB247 HD1
Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks; Reporting Requirements; Farm-to-state Liaison; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 2024 2025 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB257 HD1
DHRD; State Employees; Positions; Learning Management; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the department of human resources development for the establishment of new employee positions and the learning management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
GARRETT |
LBT, WAM |
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HB258 HD2
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB261 HD1 SD1
Early Learning; Preschool Open Doors; Child Care Accreditation Program; Child Care Grant Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Child Care Accreditation Program to assist licensed and registered child care providers in obtaining accreditation. Authorizes the use of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for Child Care Accreditation Program grants. Makes the accreditation requirement for service providers receiving funds from the Preschool Open Doors Program voluntary. Appropriates funds for the Child Care Accreditation Program, including funding for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds into and out of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for the Child Care Accreditation Program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
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HB262 HD1
DOE; School Placement; Child of Military Parent
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
PSM/EDU, JDC |
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HB263
CIP; Ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB266
Made in Hawaii Program; Production; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that in calculating whether a product labeled "Made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent of the wholesale value of the product is added by manufacture, processing, or production within the State, operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State shall be included. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand. |
(H)
2/8/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB113 |
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HB267
Olelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KILA |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB918 |
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HB284 HD2
Unprocessed Taro; Cultivation and Production; Value-added Products; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro and value-added products whose primary ingredient is taro or taro leaf. Effective 6/30/3000. Repeals 6/30/2028. (HD2) |
(H)
2/17/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1). |
KILA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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HB285 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Budget; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 $2,000,000. Exempts from the conveyance tax documents and instruments conveying real property subject to a government assistance program approved and certified by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and used for the provision of affordable housing for qualified persons in the State. Removes maximum dollar amount of conveyance tax revenues that are to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KILA, CHUN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, POEPOE, TODD |
WAL, FIN |
SB362 |
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HB287
CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB302 HD1
DLIR; YouthBuild; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the state YouthBuild program to assist nonprofit and public entities in applying and qualifying for federal YouthBuild program grants. Authorizes the department of labor and industrial relations to award grants to eligible nonprofit or public entities to meet the matching funds requirement for federal YouthBuild grant awards. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/9/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
LBT, WAM |
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HB303
Pilot Project; Tier 1 Beaches; DOH; Staphylococcus Aureus; Testing; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 high occupancy 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 |
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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 |
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HB308 HD1 SD2
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; HDOA; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
SB420 |
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HB309 HD1
Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB310 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran |
AGR, FIN |
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HB311 HD1
Kalo Farming Operations; General Excise Tax Exemption
RELATING TO KALO FARMING.
Establishes a GET exemption for the gross proceeds from the sale of machinery, fuel, chemicals, seed, huli, animals, or feed to a qualified farmer and directly related to the qualified farmer's kalo farming operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TODD |
AGR, FIN |
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HB312 HD1
Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Membership
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS |
AGR, CPC |
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HB313 HD1 SD2
HDOA; UH; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 ($)
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation of food for distribution to the food banks in the State. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB315 HD1
Private Roads; Flood Risk Mitigation; Liability; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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HB316
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to TRN, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GANADEN, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, WARD |
TRN, EDN, FIN |
SB1081 |
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HB317 HD2
Juvenile Justice; Monetary Penalties; Prohibited; Community Service; Curfew; Dance Halls
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed while the person was a minor under the age of eighteen, or against the person's parent or guardian. Limits court ordered community service for minors to seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors and certain penalties related to minors and dance halls. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
SB470 |
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HB318
Counties; Boards; Members; Compensation; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB330
Child Welfare System; Child Welfare Services; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Malama Ohana Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office of Wellness and Resilience to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the Malama Ohana Working Group in carrying out its duties. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025 and be dissolved upon the adjournment thereof. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, LOWEN, TAM, TODD |
HUS, FIN |
SB1211 |
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HB331
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, WARD |
JHA |
SB49 |
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HB332 HD1
DOE; Shade and Fruit Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 employer union 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 |
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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 |
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HB336
CIP; Forty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA |
FIN |
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HB337 HD1
Capital Gains Tax; Income Tax; Increase
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25 per cent to 9 per cent. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations from 4 per cent to 5 per cent. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and none excused (0). |
SAYAMA, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, Cochran, Matayoshi |
ECD, FIN |
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HB338
Special Number Plates; Carissa Kainani Moore; Motor Vehicles; Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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LOWEN |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB362
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB44 |
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HB363
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB391 HD1
DHS; Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program; Child Care Grant Program Special Fund; Infants and Toddlers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the department of human services to develop an infant and toddler child care worker subsidy pilot program to assist in retaining qualified child care workers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2). |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HUS, FIN |
SB312 |
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HB392
Complex Area Superintendents; Board of Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires board of education approval prior to the termination of a complex area superintendent. |
(H)
2/14/2023- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, Kobayashi |
EDN, FIN |
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HB393
Ability to Pay Determinations; Community Service; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB394
Festival of Pacific Arts; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Commission on the Thirteenth Festival of Pacific Arts to plan for the Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Honolulu from June 6 to June 16, 2024. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
HOLT, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe |
CAI, FIN |
SB449 |
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HB395 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB396 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds for the manufacturing assistance program under the Hawaii technology development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/27/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HOLT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
ECD, FIN |
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HB397 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Small Business Capital Program; State Small Business Credit Initiative Program; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB415 HD2 SD2
Health; Task Force on Mobility Management; DOT; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the task force on mobility management established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN |
HHS/TCA, WAM |
SB101 |
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HB416
Housing Density; State Land; Counties; Mass Transit
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB332 |
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HB417
Golf Carts; Neighborhood Electric Vehicles; Prohibition; Restrictions
RELATING TO GOLF CARTS.
Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
JHA |
SB1184 |
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HB418 HD1
All-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System; Repair; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB438 HD1
OYS; DHS; Pacific Youth Programs; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds and establishes one Pacific youth programs coordinator position within the Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GANADEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HUS, FIN |
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HB439 HD1
OCS; Immigrant Services and Access Unit; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB441 HD1
Climate Equity; Social Vulnerability to Climate Change; Database; Data Portal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds for the maintenance and updating of the data portal. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
SB657 |
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HB442
Visitor Green Fee Program; License; Penalties; Environmental Legacy Commission; Visitor Green Fee Special Fund; Grants; DLNR; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB456 HD1
Office of Youth Services; At-risk Youth Grant Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH.
Establishes the at-risk youth grant program within the office of youth services. Gives priority to programs that support youth from ethnic groups that are disproportionately represented in the State's correctional system, support rehabilitation, or meet needs identified by the office of youth services in consultation with the community. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). |
MIZUNO |
HUS, FIN |
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HB457
Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DAGS; DLNR; Report
RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, GARCIA, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, Cochran |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB458
Potable Water; Desalination; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB462
Capital Requests for Eighteeth Representative District schools ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighteenth representative district. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD |
FIN |
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HB464 HD1
Department of Education; Pilot Program; Magnet Schools; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB466
DBEDT; UH; Albizia Wood; Grant Program; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALBIZIA.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/30/2023- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-01-23 10:00AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
KITAGAWA |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
SB1193 |
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HB467 HD2
DPS; DHS; Social Work; Training Program; Nonviolent Incarcerated Individuals; Reports; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB469
Hawaii State Dividend Special Fund; Establishment; Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PERMANENT HAWAII STATE DIVIDEND.
Establishes a permanent Hawaii state dividend special fund to collect and disburse annual Hawaii state dividend fund payments. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, AMATO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, Ganaden |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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HB470 HD2 SD2
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services
RELATING TO MINORS.
Clarifies the definition of "provider" as it relates to the entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to a consenting minor to include certain organizations who are not considered child placing organizations or child caring institutions. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD2) |
(S)
7/2/2024- Act 145, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246). |
TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, JDC |
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HB471 HD1
Noise Detection Cameras; Excessive Noise; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB472 HD1
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds out of the works of art special fund to the state foundation on culture and the arts for the integration of works of art projects into several state capital improvement projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAM, GARRETT |
CAI, FIN |
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HB473 HD1 SD1
SFCA; Creative Workforce Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB474 HD1
State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History; Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY.
Appropriates federal funds to sustain and support the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TAM, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
TCA, WAM |
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HB476
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts; Works of Art Special Fund
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Allows the Works of Art Special Fund to be used for performing arts, under certain conditions. Provides that forty per cent of the Works of Art Special Fund be used for performing arts. Defines performing arts. |
(H)
2/10/2023- The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, GARRETT, KAPELA |
CAI, FIN |
SB119 |
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HB477
Special Number Plates; Honolulu Museum of Art; Commemoration
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, GARRETT, KAPELA |
CAI, FIN |
SB118 |
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HB479
CIP; Third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB490
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Temporary Disability Insurance; Insurance Benefits; Employer Based Insurance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Provides employed individuals with up to 8 weeks of paid family leave during the 1st year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and 8 weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member having a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Specifies that private employers having fewer than 200 employees shall not be required to provide family leave and family leave benefits. Repeals chapter 398, HRS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Sections 1-28 effective 7/1/2025. |
(H)
1/25/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB491 HD2
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Paid Sick Leave; Grants; Pilot Program; Study; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB501
State Mileage-based Road Usage Fee; Electric Vehicles; Federal Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2024, subjects all electric vehicles to a state mileage-based road usage fee instead of paying a registration surcharge. Requires a vehicle inspection certificate to state the odometer reading of the vehicle. Clarifies that the type of fuel required on applications for vehicle registration includes batteries or electricity. Requires the department of transportation to develop a long-term mileage-based usage fee implementation plan for all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks by 2033. Requires the department of transportation to seek federal funding. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for the state mileage-based road usage fee program. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SAYAMA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB502 HD1
Department of Human Services; Infant and Toddlers Child Care Contracted Slots Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB531
CIP; 1st Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 1st representative district. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
FIN |
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HB532 HD1
Hawaii Community College; Ko Education Center; Positions; Fringe Benefits; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB533
Department of Agriculture; Development Zone; Appropriation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Forest Reserves ($)
RELATING TO A DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
Establishes the new ahupua`a zone within a county with second largest resident population to be managed by an entity selected by the Governor and to develop agriculture. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to LGO/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
LGO/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB534
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB79 |
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HB535 HD1
DLNR; BLNR; Game Management Plan; Certified Public Hunter Program; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB547 HD1 SD2
DHS; Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program; Infant and Toddlers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program to retain the existing early child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care center settings. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi, Matayoshi |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
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HB548
Erin's Law Task Force; Sexual Violence Prevention Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; DOE
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Garcia, Kobayashi |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB308 |
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HB549
School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Programming; Public School Facilities ($)
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 |
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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 |
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HB551 HD1
Prohibition; Sale; Flavored Tobacco Products; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2023- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Nakashima |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
SB496 |
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HB552 HD1
Human Trafficking Reparations Fund; Trafficking Victims; Financial Assistance; DHS
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. Revises the purpose of the fund to provide direct financial assistance to victims of trafficking. Requires the department of human services, rather than the department of labor and industrial relations, to administer the fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
SB412 |
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HB553
Reproductive Care; Hawaii Reproductive Care Workforce Special Fund; DOH; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB564 HD1 SD1
DHRD; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Information Technology; Positions; Upgrades; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates moneys to establish an unspecified number of full time equivalent information technology specialist positions within the Department of Human Resources Development and upgrade information technology systems within the Department of Human Resources Development, including network upgrades; purchase and install desktop computers, workstations, and laptops; and train personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB565 HD1 SD1
Self-Insurance; State Property and Casualty Risks; Special Fund; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB566
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
YAMASHITA |
HET, FIN |
SB819 |
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HB567 HD2 SD1
DHHL; Housing Development; General Excise Tax Exemption; School Impact Fee Exemption; Affordable Housing Credits; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 $20. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, Chun |
JHA, FIN |
SB848 |
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HB575 HD1
Gasoline-powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use district. Applies the existing time-of-use restrictions on leaf blowers to non-gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/28/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKENOUCHI |
EEP, CPC |
SB54 |
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HB576 HD1
Feral Chicken Management; DLNR; DOA; Counties; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB577 HD1
Rose Ringed Parakeet Interagency Task Force; Report; Invasive Species; Rose Ringed Parakeet; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Creates an interagency task force within the department of agriculture to develop short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to address the proliferation of rose ringed parakeets. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for population control and eradication of rose ringed parakeets. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKENOUCHI |
AGR, FIN |
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HB578
CIP; Forty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 time barred action. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma informed 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 |
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HB583
Child Care; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Open Doors Program; Child Care Accreditation Program; Department of Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING ACCREDITATION.
Establish within the Department of Human Services' Child Care Assistance Program, a Child Care Accreditation Program to support licensed or registered child care providers to obtain accreditation from a national early learning accrediting organization. Extends the deadline by which unaccredited service providers of the Preschool Open Doors Program must commence the accreditation process and obtain accreditation. Appropriate funds. |
(H)
1/31/2023- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATSUMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
HUS, CPC, FIN |
SB239 |
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HB584
Judiciary; Offenders; Hawaii's Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, GARCIA |
JHA, FIN |
SB904 |
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HB585
Restorative Justice Programs; Judiciary; Counties; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB603 HD1
DOE; Youth Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to hire school-based youth mental health specialists for department of education schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
SB1044 |
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HB604
Hotel Workers; DBEDT; Employee-Owned Cooperative; Grant; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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HB605 HD1
Dam and Reservoir Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/9/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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HB606 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB614
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA, AIU, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TODD |
HSG, FIN |
SB340 |
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HB616
State Budget; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKAMURA, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HSG, FIN |
SB489 |
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HB617 HD1 SD2
Oral Health; Task Force; Department of Health; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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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 580 41.5, 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 |
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HB619 HD2
Qualified Farms; Donations; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for qualified farms that donate eligible food products or prepared food to food banks or food pantries located in the State. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/22/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
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HB620
Public Schools; Free Breakfast and Lunch; Universal School Meals; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 $2,000; provided that businesses pass savings on to consumers. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
ECD, FIN |
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HB626
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those in office who have already met the limit. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, Souza |
JHA, FIN |
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HB627
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 $1.98 per wine gallon. Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB159 |
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HB648 HD1
HPHA; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Reports; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB654 HD2
State Buildings; Hawaii State Energy Office; ENERGY STAR; Building Benchmarking Program; Benchmarking Data; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDINGS.
Requires state agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the Hawaii state energy office. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
COCHRAN, AMATO, CHUN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
EET/PSM, WAM |
SB1149 |
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HB655
Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii housing finance and development corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that the percentage of units of the housing project that are designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted housing project application, shall be affordable housing in perpetuity. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB1145 |
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HB656
Pesticides; Fertilizers; State Property; County Property; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture. |
(H)
1/27/2023- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
AGR, CPC |
SB1150 |
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HB657 HD1
Hemp; Infrastructure Needs; Consultant; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB679 HD1 SD2
Wildfires; Emergency Appropriations; HHFDC; Auditor; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit on the contracts funded by the appropriation. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Repeals general obligation bond issuance and appropriation for the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Changes the 2024-2025 general fund appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to general obligation bond funds. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). |
HASHIMOTO, AIU, KITAGAWA, ONISHI, TODD |
HOU, WAM |
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HB680 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Dwelling Units; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB686
Illegal Fireworks; Inspections; Fees; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Authorizes Department of Public Safety to inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives. Establishes a shipping container inspection program using X-ray scanning portals and associated special fund. Authorizes Department of Transportation to impose shipping container import fees. Increases fine and punishment for fireworks violations. |
(H)
1/30/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB687
General Excise Tax; Food Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD.
Exempts food products from the general excise tax. |
(H)
1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO |
ECD, FIN |
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HB688
General Excise Tax; Medical Services Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
Exempts medical services from the general excise tax. |
(H)
1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO |
ECD, FIN |
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HB689
General Excise Tax
RELATING TO REDUCING THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Reduce to the cost living to Hawaii taxpayers through a one per cent reduction in the general excise tax. The general excise tax savings would only be applicable to the value of the entire retail product or service sold. |
(H)
1/30/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO |
ECD, FIN |
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HB690 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; ADC; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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 |
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HB691 HD1
SPRB; Kohala Mountain Fish Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, for the establishment of The Village project. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
GATES, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS |
ECD/AGR, FIN |
SB1457 |
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HB693
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications System; Audio-Only Communication Technology; Mental Health Disorders
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Clarifies reimbursement for services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system. Defines "interactive telecommunications system". Clarifies that, for services furnished for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder to a patient in the patient's home, interactive telecommunications may include audio-only communication in certain circumstances. |
(H)
1/30/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB1038 |
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HB694 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; HDOA; Appropriation ($)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB707 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims; State; Counties; Penalties; Public Financing; Conviction
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