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SB2
Constitutional Amendment; BOE; Elected (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the Board of Education back to an elected board. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB3
Police Reports; Access; Investigation; Police Department
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB593 |
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SB4
County Licenses; Outdoor Advertising; Definitions
RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES AND BILLBOARDS.
Clarifies the definitions of the terms "billboards" and "outdoor advertising device" and the acts included in the phrases "displaying an outdoor advertising device" and "maintaining a billboard" as used in state law that governs county licenses for outdoor advertising. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, CPN. |
RHOADS |
PSM, CPN |
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SB5
Public Improvements; State Building Design and Construction; New State Buildings; Disaster Preparedness; Hurricane; Standards
RELATING TO HURRICANE RESISTANT CRITERIA.
Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2023, for the capability of providing shelter refuge. |
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1/25/2023- Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
RHOADS |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB6
Department of Human Services; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency. |
(S)
1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SB8
Administrative Rules; Rulemaking; Agencies; Digitally Accessibility; Searchability; Formatting
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Requires all state agencies adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to make the full text of the rules of the agency available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format. |
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2/2/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB10
Feral Roosters and Chickens; Management; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ROOSTERS AND CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of State Parks for the management of feral roosters and chickens on state lands. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS, KIM, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB11
Terrorist Screening Database; Terrorist Watch List; Firearms and Ammunition; Gun Permit Application Background Check
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Adds the requirement of notifying the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the gun permit application background check process. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB804 |
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SB12
Legislative Terms; Years of Service; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LIMIT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS THAT ANY PERSON MAY SERVE AS A STATE LEGISLATOR.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any person from serving more than a total of 16 years as a member of the legislature. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
AWA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB13
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare. |
(S)
1/20/2023- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB735 |
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SB14
Liquor Commission; Liquor License; Complaints
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires the Liquor Commission to record all complaints against any licensee, regardless of whether the complaint is filed during or after the occurrence of the violation. Requires the Liquor Commission to review the history of complaints against any applicant at the time of application for a new license or renewal of an existing license. |
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2/14/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB596 |
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SB15 SD1
Vessels; Harbors; Regulation of Noise; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Authorizes the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise from vessels at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
HB158 |
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SB16 HD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English and if the law has not been subsequently amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. (HD1) |
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3/20/2023- 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) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB17
Medical Informed Consent; Timing; Hawaii Medical Board; Standards
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained prior to the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
HB518 |
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SB18 SD1
Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
ECD, JHA |
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SB20 SD1
Child Care Centers for Eligible Children of State Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB800 |
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SB21
Internet Privacy; Ownership of Data; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
Proposes to amend Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, LEE |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB22 SD1
Bed Bugs; Landlords; Rental Dwelling Units; Infestations
RELATING TO BED BUGS.
Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
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SB23
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Restriction; Government Agencies; Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Clarifies that the residential zone restriction on the use of leaf blowers at certain hours includes residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies except in cases of emergency. kōkuʻa |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB594 |
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SB24
Combustion Engine-Powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2025. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, Kim |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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SB25
Liquor Commission; License Renewal; Violations; Denial
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION.
Requires the Liquor Commission to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date. |
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2/14/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB26 SD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
HB524 |
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SB27
Sale of Combustion Engine-Powered Vehicles; Prohibition; Civil Penalty
RELATING TO VEHICLE SALES.
Prohibits the sale of any new combustion engine-powered vehicle by a person or entity that engages in the practice of selling vehicles to consumers. Imposes a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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SB28
Department of Transportation; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB808 |
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SB29
Judiciary; Domestic Abuse; Coercive Control; Litigation Abuse; Custody and Visitation Rights
RELATING TO CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
Adds coercive control and litigation abuse by a parent of a child to the list of factors the court shall consider in determining what constitutes the child's best interest when awarding custody and visitation rights to individuals. Defines "coercive control" and "litigation abuse". |
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1/30/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB30
Domestic Abuse; Order for Protection; Minors; Family Court; Judiciary
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB31 SD1
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1) |
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2/1/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB32 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment Commission; Office of Hawaiian Affairs (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN TO DRAW DISTRICT LINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the State Constitution to require the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan to draw district lines for the total number of members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Takes effect on July 1, 2050, upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. (SD1) |
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2/2/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB33
Ammunition; Purchase; Transfer; License to Sell
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated. |
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2/10/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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SB34 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Disposition of Real Property; Owner-Occupants
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates a temporary income tax credit for taxpayers who sell real property to owner-occupants. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AWA, Kidani |
JDC, WAM |
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SB35 SD2
Civil Legal Services; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
HB811 |
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SB37
Illegal Fireworks; Department of Public Safety; Department of Transportation; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the shipping container inspection program and appropriates funds for the shipping container inspection program. Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Appropriates funds. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, McKelvey |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB809 |
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SB38
Vital Statistics; Birth Certificate; Gender Marker
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Beginning 1/1/2024, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms beginning 7/1/2023. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
HHS, JDC |
HB805 |
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SB39
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right to record law enforcement activities. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, Keith-Agaran |
PSM, JDC |
HB806 |
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SB40 SD1
Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who contacts a law enforcement officer to come to a location to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity with the specific intent to infringe upon the person's rights under the Hawaii State Constitution or United State Constitution; discriminate against the person; cause the person to feel harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed; cause the person to be expelled from a place that the person is lawfully located; damage the person's reputation or standing within the community; or damage the person's financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interest shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. Effective January 1, 2024, requires the Department of Law Enforcement to also provide guidance on this Act. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB807 |
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SB41
Labor; Unpaid Internships; Students; Guidelines
RELATING TO LABOR.
Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
LBT, JDC |
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SB42
Labor; Shift Schedules; Fair Scheduling; Work Schedules; Notice; Employee; Employer
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given. |
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1/30/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB43
Employment; State and County Employers; Payment of Wages
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Amends the definition of "employer" in chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that chapter has no comparable provision in chapter 78, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to public officers and employees. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
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SB44 SD2 HD3
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Creates a minimum penalty and raises the maximum penalty for every violation of the State Water Code. Clarifies that each day a violation exists or continues is a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. Appropriates funds for positions in the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB153, HB362 |
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SB46
Marriage; Legal Age
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HHS, JDC |
HB206 |
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SB47 HD2
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names; Randomization
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots, to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB48
Submerged Lands; Sea-Level Rise; Penalties; Easements
RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters. |
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1/25/2023- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB49
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB331 |
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SB50
Plastic Straws; Prohibition; Fine; Exemption
RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.
Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB326 |
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SB52 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Members; Board of Trustees; Elections; Reapportionment Commission
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for five members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat. Requires that of the remaining four members of the Board of Trustees of the Office Hawaiian Affairs, two shall reside in an urban district of the State and two shall reside in a rural district of the State. (SD1) |
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2/2/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HWN, JDC |
HB66 |
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SB53
Firearms Possession; Surrender or Disposal
RELATING TO FIREARMS POSSESSION.
Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB64 |
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SB54 SD1 HD1
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use districts. Increases the amounts of fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies and their agents. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
RHOADS |
EEP, CPC |
HB575 |
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SB55 SD2
Income Tax Credit for Low-Income Household Renters; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets for individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to ECD/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
ECD/HSG, FIN |
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SB56 SD2
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Requires the use of broadband audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2026. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to provide an exemption in the event broadband sirens are unavailable. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
LGO, CPC |
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SB57 SD2 HD2
Judiciary; ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S `ŌLELO HAWAI`I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to the judiciary to support the ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, Awa, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB267 |
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SB58
Environmental and Agricultural Affirmation; Tourism; Declaration Form; Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
Modifies the existing plant and animal declaration form to also require in-bound travelers to the State to acknowledge state laws, federal laws, and individual responsibility to protect the environment and agriculture of the State. Requires all other documents travelers are required to complete to enter the State, except documents only relating to a dangerous communicable disease, to include an environmental and agricultural affirmation. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to AEN/EET, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
AEN/EET, JDC |
HB592 |
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SB59
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Excelerator Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
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SB60
Controlled Substances; Prescriptions; Out-Of-State Prescribers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes state-licensed and credentialed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are not physically in the State, to issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under a limited circumstance. Authorizes pharmacies to dispense the prescriptions. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN |
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SB61
Health; Associate Physicians; Licensure
RELATING TO ASSOCIATE PHYSICIANS.
Creates a new category of professional licensure for associate physicians, which are recent medical school graduates who have passed certain medical exams but have not been placed into a residency program and who work under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide primary care in medically underserved areas. Prescribes the scope of practice of associate physicians. Creates requirements for collaborative practice agreements between associate physicians and collaborating physicians. Authorizes associate physicians to prescribe certain controlled substances. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HHS, CPN |
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SB62 SD2 HD1
UH; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Medical Residencies and Training; Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Reestablishes the Hawaii medical education special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii medical education special fund to the John A. Burns School of Medicine for graduate medical education and training programs, to create more residencies and training opportunities on the neighbor islands for medical students, and for medical student and residency training opportunities in partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HLT/HET, FIN |
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SB63 SD2 HD3 CD2
Board of Nursing; Nurses; Registered Nurses; Practical Nurses; Temporary Permits; Licenses; Exceptions
RELATING TO NURSES.
Effective 1/1/2025, allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumstances. Beginning 7/1/2025, allows an out-of-state licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with an application for a license to practice in the State. Excepts from license requirements nurses who are licensed in another state, territory, or country accompanying a patient from out-of-state for a period of less than two weeks and not employed or affiliated with a health care entity in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD2) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB64 SD1 HD1
Medicare Supplement Insurance; Medigap Insurance; Guaranteed-Issue Open Enrollment Period; Insurance Commissioner; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE.
Requires the insurance commissioner to establish an annual enrollment period for medigap insurance plans. Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage during the open enrollment period. Prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or making any premium rate distinctions due to various reasons, including health status. Requires the insurance commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1) |
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3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB539 |
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SB65
Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; State Tourism Functional Plan; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainability
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB66 SD1
Harassment; Fishers
RELATING TO FISHING SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish by persons who are fishing in state waters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN |
WTL, JDC |
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SB68 SD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB69
Coastal Zone Management; Sea Level Rise; Adaptation Strategies
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Includes the establishment of a consistent and balanced framework for developing and implementing sea level rise adaptation strategies as an objective of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the promotion of research, study, and understanding of the suitability and impacts of different sea level rise adaptation as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the maintenance of a balance between public and private interests in implementing sea level rise adaptation and consideration of all appropriate sea level rise adaptations as policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program that any construction on shoreline be allowed if it is determined to preserve, protect, or rehabilitate the beach of be considered vital development. Requires the County Planning Commission to allow proposed development within the shoreline area and within the sea level rise exposure area under certain circumstances. Prohibits any policy or guideline for setting special area use permit application procedures that has the effect of a rule without complying with the rulemaking process. Preempts any rule, policy, or guideline inconsistent with the Special Management Area Guidelines. Allows counties to require that shoreline setback lines be established at greater distances in certain circumstances. Provides that no variance be denied for maintenance, renovation, or repair of a lawful nonconforming structure with exceptions. |
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2/6/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB770 |
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SB70 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program; Law Enforcement; Accreditation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
HB767 |
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SB71 SD1
Environmental Review; Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Exemption
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM, with Senator Elefante voting "Aye, with reservations". |
INOUYE, GABBARD |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB699 |
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SB72 SD2
Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Public Utilities
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
For applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, requires the Public Utilities Commission to render decisions on certain renewable projects, power purchase agreements, and cost recovery applications within one hundred eighty days of the filing of the application and establishes procedures and requirements for the applications. Exempts certain power purchase agreement amendments from the Public Utilities Commission review and approval process in certain circumstances. Requires a public utility requesting an amendment to a power purchase agreement to submit an informational filing to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB73 SD1
HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Allows the Department of Agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than 500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/18/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-20-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB74 SD1
Special Management Areas; Development; Definition; Exclusions; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Establishes additional exclusions from the definition of "development" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. Repeals the 7,500 square foot threshold for single-family residence and authorizes the counties to further define single-family residence by ordinance for purposes of "development". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran |
WAL, JHA |
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SB75 SD2 HD1
State Historic Preservation Division; DLNR; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro |
WAL, FIN |
HB766 |
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SB76
Historic Preservation Reviews; Counties; State Historic Preservation Division; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Transfers authority for certain project reviews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Counties. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to certify third-party reviewers and defines the role of third-party reviewers. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allocate to the Counties. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB77 SD1
Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, AQUINO, GABBARD, KANUHA, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran |
WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB78
Auditor; Performance Audit; Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB763 |
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SB79 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB534 |
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SB80
Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Counties; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
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2/10/2023- The committee(s) on WTL/PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-13-23 3:02PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB81 SD2
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation District
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district. Specifying that the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, with approval of the Board of Regents subject to quorum and majority requirements, may designate a member of the Board of Regents or past member of the Board of Regents with experience with Mauna Kea, to serve as the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' Designee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Perruso voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB82 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Division; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Land Leases; Revocable Permits; Powers
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Limits the discretion of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Land Division by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/23/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB272 |
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SB83
Capital Improvement Program; First Senatorial District; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the First Senatorial District. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WAM |
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SB84 SD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Report; Statewide Sustainability Program; Sustainability Specialists; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB85 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB86 SD1 HD1
HDOA; State Agriculture Functional Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food by increasing local food self-sufficiency and exports. Requires the Governor to submit the updated plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB87 SD1
Green Jobs Youth Corps; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante |
WTL, WAM |
HB361 |
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SB88
Privately-Owned Roadways; Fuel Tax; State Tax
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
HB271 |
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SB89 SD1
Marine Management Areas; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO MARINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to comply with Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when designating marine management areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/16/2023- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
WAL, JHA |
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SB90
Water Use Permits; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Establish Positions; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER USE PERMITS.
Repeals section 171-58, Hawaii Revised Statutes to eliminate the Board of Land and Natural Resources' power to issue water use permits. Establishes positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management. Appropriates funds. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO |
WTL, WAM |
HB762 |
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SB91 SD1
Agrivoltaic; Renewable Energy; Agriculture; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to assess the possible implementation of widescale agrivoltaic adaptation and use statewide. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB92 SD1
Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Areas; Designations; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREAS.
Establishes a time limitation for community-based subsistence fishing area designations; provided that the Department of Land and Natural Resources may consider extending a designation in the year prior to the designation's expiration unless the designation is made through statute before its expiration. Establishes that designations made by statute shall remain valid for not more than years. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a status report to the Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and community-based subsistence fishing area stakeholders every five years. Repeals section 188-22.9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing the Haena community-based subsistence fishing area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB93 SD1 HD1
Recycled Water; Water Reuse Zones; County Agencies; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
Requires county agencies producing recycled water to establish water reuse zones within their service areas by January 1, 2024. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB768 |
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SB94 SD2 HD1
Special Activity Permit; Aquatic Research; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a special activity permit for aquatic research within ninety days from the date that it was submitted. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the special activity permit review process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
INOUYE, GABBARD, Dela Cruz |
WAL, FIN |
HB769 |
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SB95
Department of Human Services; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Employer; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to disregard passed-through child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine for an employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against a noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Appropriates funds. |
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2/13/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB96
Aquaculture Development Branch; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Aquaculture and Livestock Services Branch; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Development Branch within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, employees, and other capital of the Aquaculture and Livestock Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture to the new Aquaculture Development Branch. Makes appropriations. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB97 SD1
Public Lands; Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB273 |
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SB98 SD2
DLNR; Aquatic Resources Division; Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program; Federal Funding; Reports
RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources to submit an annual report to the Legislature, beginning in 2025, summarizing the Division's expenditure of funds received from the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program for the preceding year and providing the recipient and purpose of each expenditure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB99 SD1 HD1
HDOA; Meat and Poultry Inspection Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a meat and poultry inspection program. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB100 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/3/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB354 |
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SB101 SD1
Mobility Management Task Force; DOT; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the statewide Mobility Management Task Force, established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Shimabukuro |
HHS/TCA, WAM |
HB415 |
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SB102
General Excise Tax; Medical Services; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts services provided by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or licensed medical practitioner from the general excise tax. |
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2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB103
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability for a Mayor or the Governor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
HB522 |
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SB104
Department of Education; Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
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SB106 SD2 HD2
DOH; DOE; Report; COVID-19; Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Fevella, Kim, Richards |
HLT, EDN, FIN |
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SB107 SD1 HD1
Education; Board of Education; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes a majority of the members of the Board of Education to elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board. Allows the members to annually elect a chairperson upon the start of the next confirmed term for members. Removes the requirement that the chairperson be an at-large member. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KIDANI, KANUHA, KIM, Fevella, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
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SB108
Instructional Materials; Assistive Technology; Eligible Students; Technology Mediated Instruction; National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard
RELATING TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for use by the Department of Education in preparation of instructional materials for eligible students. Defines "eligible student" in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Copyright Act. Requires the Department of Education to obtain instructional materials in accessible formats whenever available from the publisher or the National Instructional Materials Access Center when materials are not available from the publisher in the appropriate, accessible format needed by an eligible student. Requires instructional materials to be sufficient for grade level progress by eligible students. Requires the Department of Education to provide assistive technology devices and services for eligible students. Repeals requirements for publishers to provide computer diskettes conforming to American Standard Code for Information Interchange. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
KIDANI, KANUHA, Richards |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB111
Public Employment; Employees; COVID-19; Vaccination Policies; Emergency Proclamation; Reinstatement
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, Aquino |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB52 |
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SB112
Tourism; Tourism Liaison Officer; Office of the Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, Kanuha, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
HB1239 |
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SB113 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Made Program; DBEDT; Production; Made in Hawaii Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Awa, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB266 |
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SB114
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Division; Aquaculture Program; Aquatic Biorisk-based Framework; Biocontainment Standards Framework; Aquatic Livestock
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture to administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Animal Industry Division to develop a risk-based framework for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process and to undertake certain activities to develop and expand the aquaculture industry. Defines aquatic biorisk, aquatic livestock, and biocontainment. |
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2/8/2023- Re-Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB489 |
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SB115
Aquaculture; Aquacultural Area Lease Program; Department of Agriculture; State Facilities; State Lands; State Marine Waters; Ocean and Submerged Lands
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture, an Aquacultural Area Lease Program for the purpose of identifying state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use and lease as commercial aquacultural areas. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of the Act. Allows the program to use the moneys in the Aquaculture Development Special Fund to carry out the purposes of the Act and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the Aquaculture Development Special Fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the program from being subject to the Hawaii Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Act. |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Kidani, Kim |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB488 |
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SB116 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1) |
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5/15/2024- Act 025, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim |
CAI, FIN |
HB499 |
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SB117
Special Number Plates; Carissa Kainani Moore; Motor Vehicles; Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore. |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, Shimabukuro |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB338 |
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SB118
Special Number Plates; Honolulu Museum of Art; Commemoration
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, KANUHA, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB477 |
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SB119 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts Pilot Program; Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee to establish the Performing Arts Pilot Program to select, review, and fund grant proposals for performing arts events. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include administration of the Performing Arts Pilot Program. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, McKelvey, Shimabukuro |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
HB476 |
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SB120
University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
WAKAI |
HRE, WAM |
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SB121
Firearms; Sensitive Places; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the carrying of a firearm in sensitive places. Defines sensitive places. Establishes penalties. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB122
Firearms; Permits to Acquire; Safety and Training Requirements; Aliens; Fee
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes uniform firearms safety and training requirements for applicants of permits to acquire firearms, regardless of firearm type. Prohibits the issuance of permits to acquire firearms to aliens who are not state law enforcement officers. Requires a fee of not less than $100 for permits, or applications for permits. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB123
Firearms; Reporting Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a person to report the person's lost, stolen, or destroyed firearms to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for failure to report and false reporting. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB124
Firearms; Prohibition; School Property; School Buses; School-Sponsored Functions
RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Prohibits the possession of firearms on school property and school buses and at school-sponsored functions. Exempts certain law enforcement officers and instructors and participants of certain educational or training programs. Establishes that violators are guilty of a class B felony. Requires children enrolled in school who are in violation to be excluded from school attendance for not less than one year. Defines school, school bus, school property, and school-sponsored function. |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim |
PSM/EDU, JDC |
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SB125
Tip Credit; Minimum Wage; Employment
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
Beginning January 1, 2024, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage. |
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2/1/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
LBT, WAM |
HB1372 |
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SB126
Noise; Motor Vehicles; Sound Amplification Systems
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits the operation of a vehicle sound amplification system that can be heard outside the vehicle from a distance of thirty feet or more while the vehicle is on a public roadway, street, or highway, or within any residential zone or district. Establishes penalties for violations. Makes certain exemptions |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
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SB127
Bicycle; Moped; Registration; Fee; Refund
RELATING TO BICYCLE AND MOPED FEES.
Allows the registration fee for bicycles and mopeds to be refundable and prorated. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB128
Noise Violation Monitoring System Program; Established; State Community Noise Code; Vehicles; Noise Pollution; Fines; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes the photo noise violation monitoring system law. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program to enforce the State Community Noise Code, implemented by the State on any state or county highways within the respective county. Allows the State to establish and implement a photo noise violation monitoring system imposing monetary liability on the registered owner of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with the State Community Noise Code. Establishes fines. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Increases maximum fines. Appropriates funds. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB129 SD1 HD2
Department of Human Services; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services; Minors; Consent; Providers
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to take steps to ensure pertinent youth obtain and receive services from the juvenile justice or child welfare systems and maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor children. Makes permanent the amendments to the definition of "provider" as it relates to entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to consenting minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Kidani, Richards |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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SB130 SD1
Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; Foreign Court; Family Court; Apostasy; Religion; Homosexuality; Capital Punishment; Application
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD-CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT.
Allows state courts discretion to not enforce a child-custody determination of a foreign country if the child-custody law of the foreign country imposes capital punishment for apostasy, religious or political beliefs, or homosexuality, and a parent or child demonstrates risk of being subject to the law. Defines "apostasy". Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
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3/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JHA |
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SB131
Prohibited Acts Related to Female Genital Mutilation; Penal Code; Department of Health; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; County Prosecutors; Annual Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
Establishes the class B felony offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties to keep annual statistics on cases involving prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires the Administrator of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to annually compile and report these county statistics to the Legislature. Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for ongoing or suspected cases of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Appropriates funds. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB132
Substance Abuse Treatment; Nonreligious Programs; Written Notification
RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Requires a written notice to defendants and eligible paroled prisoners of their right to complete a nonreligious substance abuse treatment program. Requires a list of nonreligious substance abuse treatment programs to be provided. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC. |
CHANG, LEE, RHOADS, Inouye, Kidani, Richards |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
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SB133
Department of Education; School Days; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the - school year, requires public high schools to start at 9:00 a.m. and public elementary and middle schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, Keohokalole, McKelvey |
EDU, WAM |
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SB134
Water Fluoridation; Department of Health; Water Testing; Training; Report
RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
Establishes water fluoridation requirements for privately-owned and government entity water suppliers in the State to conform with the United States Department of Health and Human Services standards for optimal water fluoridation levels. Exempts federal water suppliers. Requires water suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels at intervals established by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to water suppliers for the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB135
Zero Net Vehicle Growth Policy; Dealers; Import
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Beginning January 1, , establishes a zero net vehicle growth policy in the State to ensure that the number of vehicles in the State does not exceed the vehicle threshold. Prohibits the importation of a vehicle into the State unless the dealer or individual importing the vehicle demonstrates proof that an existing vehicle in the State was recycled, destroyed, or transported out of the State and the importation of the vehicle does not cause the total number of vehicles in the State to exceed the vehicle threshold. Requires proof of compliance for dealers and individuals importing vehicles into the State. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN/WAM. |
CHANG, Kidani |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB136
Procurement Code; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Evaluation; State and County Redevelopment; Housing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of mass transit stops or stations. |
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2/9/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB137
Gender Equity; Public Restrooms
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, retrofitted, or installed after 1/1/2024 have two female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal. Requires certain state building construction that is constructed or substantially modified after 1/1/2024 to provide for the installation of a gender-neutral bathroom with at least three stalls. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB138
Board of Education; Asian American History; Curriculum
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Asian American history. Requires the Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school complex areas instructional material that shall be the guidelines for development of the Asian American history education in each school and monitor compliance. Requires that each school complex area determines the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction in Asian American history. Requires Asian American history to be taught in each public school commencing the 2023-2024 school year. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Kidani, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
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SB139 SD2 HD1
HPHA; OHA; Study; Affordable Housing; State-Owned Lands; Mass Transit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
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SB140 SD1
Housing Shortage; Housing Sites; Housing Demands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KANUHA, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB142
Income Tax; Mortgage Interest Deduction
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the Department of Taxation to calculate the savings and report the revenue gained to the Director of Finance by September 1 of each year. |
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2/27/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB143
Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. |
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1/26/2023- The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-27-23 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
CHANG, AQUINO, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards |
AEN, CPN |
HB1277 |
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SB144
Compacts of Free Association; Task Force; Census; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
Establishes the compacts of Free Association Census Task Force within the Department of Human Services to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii. |
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2/13/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, LEE, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB145
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Proposals
RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS.
Allows offerors to revise their proposals after the submission deadline and prior to award so that the purchasing agency may obtain a best offer, not only a best and final offer. Allows a purchasing agency to conduct alternative negotiation methods to award a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals. Removes the requirements to (1) award a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals based solely on price and evaluation factors and (2) file the basis on which the award of a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals was made. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, Kidani, Richards |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB146
Procurement; Professional Services; List of Qualified Persons
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Allows procuring agencies to use a list of qualified persons for a particular professional service for up to three years. Allows purchasing agencies to waive any requirement for professional service providers who are on a prepared list of qualified persons to submit an updated list of qualifications and expressions of interest for at least three years from the date that the prepared list was created. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran, McKelvey, Richards |
GVO, WAM |
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SB147
Mental Health Screenings; Behavioral Health Screenings; Department of Education; Students; Staff; K-12; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Education to administer annual mental health or behavioral health screenings to all students, faculty, and staff members at public schools. Appropriates funds. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG, Elefante, Richards |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB148
Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Device; Prohibition; Date of Birth
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale or furnishing of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device to a person born on or after January 1, 2003. Prohibits the possession or consumption of a tobacco product in a public place by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the purchase or possession of any tobacco product or electronic smoking device by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Effective 1/1/2024. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, Elefante, Kidani, Rhoads |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB149 SD1
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires bills returned by the Governor to be heard by the Legislature within 30 days for the bill to be further amended. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB150
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
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1/20/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
CHANG, LEE, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB152
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Chiropractor; Naturopathic, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture Treatment; Physical Therapy; Therapeutic Massage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes prescriptions made by chiropractors for physical therapy and therapeutic massage treatment to qualify as a motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefit. Replaces the existing cap on the number of chiropractic treatment visits that qualify for motor vehicle insurance coverage with a number of visits that are deemed medically necessary. Amends the reimbursement amount for chiropractic treatment from $75 per visit to an amount tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Repeals the thirty-visit cap on combined naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments. |
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2/10/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, CPN |
HB638 |
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SB153
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB843 |
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SB154 SD1 HD1
Department of Education; School Meal Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program, subject to income eligibility. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1462 |
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SB155 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Office of International and Regional Partnerships; Study Abroad; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Maui college's office of international and regional partnerships for students to participate in study abroad programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HET, FIN |
HB844 |
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SB156 SD1 HD1
Board of Education; Community Forums; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
HB845 |
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SB157
Cemeteries; Cemetery Authority; Exemption; Churches; Repeal
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Repeals the exemption granted to churches by Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, relating to bonding requirements and fee requirements for licenses, renewals, and reinstatements of licenses applicable to cemeteries and funeral trusts. Clarifies that the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs shall exempt any cemetery authority from the bonding requirement and the fee requirements for license, renewal, and reinstatement upon proof satisfactory to the Director that the cemetery authority does not sell for financial profit. Effective retroactively to 09/15/2020. |
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1/31/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
CPN |
HB646 |
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SB158 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Consumer Commodities; Consumer Packages
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver a consumer commodity or consumer package to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2023- Re-referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 18 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Richards |
CPC/JHA |
HB643 |
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SB159
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol seltzer beverages, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB647 |
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SB160
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JHA |
HB1469 |
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SB161 SD1
YMCA of Honolulu; Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health; Grant-in-Aid; Mental Health and Wellness; Youths ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates grant funding to the YMCA of Honolulu for its Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health to address the statewide declining mental health outcomes of youths related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB1342 |
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SB163 SD1
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementias; Public Health Campaign; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to be expended by the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Campaign. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
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SB164 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; Health Professional Shortage Areas; University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program for health care professionals. Requires funds to be expended in coordination with the John A. Burns School of Medicine of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Requires matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, FIN |
HB661 |
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SB165
Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning January 1, 2024. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
HB1221 |
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SB166
Firearms; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a ten round capacity. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM, JDC |
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SB167
Campaign Spending Commission; Investigator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. |
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2/7/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Elefante |
JDC, WAM |
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SB168
Department of Health; State-Licensed Care Facilities; Inspections; Public Notice; Website Posting
RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
HHS, CPN |
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SB169
Health; Medicaid; Insurance; Ambulance Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage of ambulance services. Authorizes Medicaid programs, and requires private insurers, to cover community paramedicine services rendered statewide by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB170 SD1
Zero to Three Court; Third Circuit; Judiciary; Program Coordinator Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.
Establishes a Zero to Three Court Program Coordinator position. Expands the Zero to Three Court to the Third Circuit. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Richards |
JDC, WAM |
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SB171
Income Tax; High Income Taxpayers; Tax Rates
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Raises the state income tax rate by five per cent for taxpayers in the highest income bracket for six years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB172
UH; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Community College Access; Financial Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Expands eligibility for the Hawaii community college promise program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds to expand access to community college to qualified Hawaii residents through Hawaii community college promise program scholarships. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HRE, WAM |
HB78 |
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SB173
Department of Transportation; Vision Zero
RELATING TO VISION ZERO.
Requires the Department of Transportation and the counties to implement a Vision Zero program in Hawaii by 7/1/2024. Establishes a goal of no traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2045. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB174
Gender Representation; Corporate Boards; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties. |
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2/9/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, Kim, Shimabukuro |
CPN, JDC |
HB1191 |
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SB175
Recycling; State Facilities; Department of Accounting and General Services; Study; Department of Health; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires state agencies to implement an on-site recycling program using rules issued by the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, at buildings and facilities managed, maintained, or serviced by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to conduct a study on the benefits and costs in increasing reuse and reduce efforts throughout the State, recycling streams, and solid waste management in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB176
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge; Tax Assessment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030 at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030 and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand. |
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3/2/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB177
Office of Elections Package; Contests; Mandatory Recounts; Procedures
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB129 |
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SB178
Office of Elections Package; Mail-In Ballots; Validity; Timeframe
RELATING TO VALIDATION OF BALLOTS.
Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB130 |
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SB180
Office of Elections Package; Electronic Voting System; Definitions; Electronic Voting Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Defines "direct recording electronic voting system", "marksense ballot voting system", and "mechanical tabulation system". Amends the definition of "electronic voting system" to include the mechanical tabulation system and marksense ballot voting system. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the Chief Election Officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB132 |
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SB181 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; County Ethics Boards or Commissions; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COUNTY ETHICS.
Provides one-time grants-in-aid to the respective ethics boards of the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, and to the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB134 |
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SB183
Ethics Commission Package; Legislative Allowance; Rules; Reporting
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ALLOWANCE.
Requires each chamber of the Legislature to post on the Legislature's website a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective chamber. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB136 |
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SB184
Package; Ethics Commission; Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Requires the statement of expenditures filed with the State Ethics Commission to include information on the identity, by bill number, resolution number, budget cost or program identification number, or other identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB137 |
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SB185
Ethics Commission Package; Mandatory Lobbyist Training
RELATING TO MANDATORY LOBBYIST TRAINING.
Requires the State Ethics Commission to establish and administer a lobbyist training course and makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB138 |
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SB186
State Ethics Commission Package; Public Employment; Nepotism; Prohibition
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative for public employment. Prohibits a legislator or public employee from supervising a relative in public employment. Prohibits a legislator or employee from awarding a contract to a relative. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
HB139 |
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SB187
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Records
RELATING TO RECORD DISPOSITION.
Provides the State Ethics Commission with the discretion to maintain or destroy records of financial disclosure statements beyond the current 6-year statutory requirement. Applies retroactively to applicable disclosures that are in the Commission's possession and control. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB140 |
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SB188
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Legislators; Lobbyists; Relationships
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Requires each state legislator to include within the legislator's disclosures of financial interest the names of certain lobbyists with whom the legislator has a relationship. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB141 |
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SB189
State Ethics Commission Package; Gifts: Lobbyists; Penalty
RELATING TO GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
Prohibits lobbyists from making gifts that are prohibited under state ethics law. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB142 |
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SB190
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Provides for additional use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette certification fees to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB143 |
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SB191
State Fire Council Package; Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/WAM |
HB144 |
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SB192
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB145 |
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SB194
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Campaign Contributions; Candidate Committees; Solicitation; Acceptance
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Amends section 11-357, HRS, to prohibit elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the State Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB89 |
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SB195
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee and Noncandidate Committee Fundraisers
RELATING TO COMMITTEE FUNDRAISERS.
Amends section 11-342, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase transparency by requiring candidate committees and noncandidate committees to file fundraiser notices regardless of the price or suggested contribution for attending the function. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB90 |
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SB196
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Judgments; Enforcement of Judgments; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: (1) amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within 20 days of receipt of the Commission's preliminary determination; and (2) amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB91 |
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SB197 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of fines for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against certain noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of the officers of the noncandidate committee, if the noncandidate committee does not have the funds to pay the fine. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- 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). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB92 |
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SB198
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee and Noncandidate Committee Organizational Reports
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS.
Amends sections 11-322 and 11-333, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the Campaign Spending Commission ("Commission") to publish on its website the names of candidate and persons who qualify as noncandidate committees who fail to file an organizational report or a corrected organizational report with the Commission. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB93 |
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SB199
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to disallow the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB94 |
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SB200 SD1
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by fifty per cent. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to ten per cent of the expenditure limit for each election. Increases the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Appropriates unspecified sums for the increase in the Partial Public Financing Program. Appropriates $200,000 for the Campaign Spending Commission to hire two additional staff members. (SD1) |
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2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB95 |
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SB201 SD1 HD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Campaign Contributions; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS BY STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES OF THE STATE.
Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- 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). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB96 |
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SB202
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Preliminary Determination; Order; Method of Service
RELATING TO PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE.
Provides for the service of the commission's preliminary determination of probable cause via first-class mail. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB97 |
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SB204
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contributions
RELATING TO LIMITING A CAMPAIGN'S ACCEPTANCE OF CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Limits to $100 the total amount of cash a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee may accept from a single person during each election period. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB99 |
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SB205 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2023, and ending on 6/30/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB133 |
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SB206
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; ERS; Retirement Age
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service. |
(S)
1/30/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB115 |
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SB207
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Special Management Areas; Land Use
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Expands exclusions to the definition of "development" for purposes of special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB116 |
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SB208
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; County Regulation; Repeal
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB117 |
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SB209
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Statewide Traffic Code; Ordinances; County Highways
RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES.
Clarifies that each county may, by ordinance, designate certain sections of county highways as areas in which stopping, standing, or parking vehicles is prohibited or restricted. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB118 |
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SB212
City and County of Honolulu Package; Professional Engineers; Government Experience
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Provides that a person having professional-level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer is eligible for licensure as a professional engineer. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB102 |
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SB213
City and County of Honolulu Package; ERS; Reporting Standards; Final Specifications
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows departments and agencies time to comply with Employees' Retirement System reporting standards based on when final specifications are provided by the Employees' Retirement System. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM . |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB103 |
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SB215
City and County of Honolulu Package; License Plates; Okinas; Capitalization
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in license plates. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB105 |
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SB216
City and County of Honolulu Package; Counties; Powers; Real Property; Liens; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes a county to proceed with a power of sale on real property subject to a recorded lien. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
HB106 |
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SB217
City and County of Honolulu Package; Driver's Licenses; Renewal; Online; Electronic; Digital
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Authorizes the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB107 |
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SB218
City and County of Honolulu Package; Public Notice; Official Website
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Allows government agencies to publish public notices on their official websites as an alternative to publishing them in the newspaper. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB108 |
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SB219 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Package; County Zoning
RELATING TO COUNTY ZONING.
Clarifies county zoning to explicitly authorize counties to adopt zoning regulations that eliminate or amortize land uses or structures established after the effective date of the first comprehensive zoning ordinance adopted by a county and zoning regulations that restrict the time, place, manner, or duration of a land use activity that do not create different types of land uses by limiting the time, place, manner, or duration of a use of land. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB109 |
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SB220
City and County of Honolulu Package; License Plates; Diacritical Marks
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the use of diacritical marks for Hawaiian words on special number plates. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA |
HB110 |
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SB221 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 06/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB120 |
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SB222 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Grant-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB121 |
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SB223 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program; Judiciary
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program for each county with a population greater than five hundred thousand to be administered by the Judiciary. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB122 |
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SB224 SD2 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Noise Pollution; County Ordinances; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Allows for noise control infractions to be processed under the traffic and emergency period infractions adjudication process. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over noise control infractions committed by minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB123 |
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SB225
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB124 |
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SB226
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Defendant's Presence
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing circumstances in which the presence of a defendant is required for court proceedings or may be waived. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB125 |
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SB227
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Increases the penalties for bribery under certain circumstances. Amends the offense of obstruction of justice to include obstruction by force, threat of force, coercion, fraud, or deception. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB126 |
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SB229
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Unmanned Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of unmanned aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB128 |
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SB230
Maui County Council Package; Minimum Wage; County Powers
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Authorizes each county to establish a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB111 |
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SB231
Maui County Council Package; ERS; Retirement Age
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB112 |
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SB232
Maui County Council Package; Procurement; Past Performance; Contractors; Responsibilities of Offerors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Requires procurement officers, when assessing an offeror's responsibility, to require the offeror to submit answers to questions contained in a standard questionnaire. Establishes certain questions that must be included in the questionnaire. Requires offerors to submit the questionnaire on an annual basis to be prequalified as responsible for projects by the procurement office. Provides that the information furnished in response to the questionnaire shall be available for public inspection and duplication. |
(S)
2/14/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB113 |
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SB233
Maui County Council Package; Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Testimony
RELATING TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT OPEN MEETINGS.
Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county. |
(S)
1/31/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB114 |
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SB234
Honolulu Police Department Package; Negligent Concealment of a Firearm by a Licensee
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB119 |
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SB235 SD1 HD1
Attorney General; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Human Trafficking; Prevention; Victim Assistance
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Establishes a statewide human trafficking prevention program overseen by the department of the attorney general to provide services and assistance to commercially sexually exploited children and victims of human trafficking. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
KIDANI |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB579 |
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SB236
Rules of Evidence; Victim-Counselor Privilege; University of Hawaii; Confidential Advocates
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
Expands the victim-counselor privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Increases the minimum number of hours of training a domestic violence victims' counselor must complete to be considered a victim counselor. |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KIDANI |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB580 |
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SB237 SD1
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Domestic Violence; Training
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on the dynamics of domestic violence every three years and submit a letter or certificate of completion of the training course to the Family Court. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIDANI |
HHS, JDC |
HB581 |
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SB238 SD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Reparations; Insurance Premiums; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Establishes a working group to examine reparations for victims of child sexual abuse and the fiscal impact for childcare insurance providers, including increased premiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIDANI |
HHS, JDC |
HB582 |
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SB240
DOE; Shade and Fruit Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Establishes the shade and fruit tree program beginning on 1/1/2024 in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
KIDANI |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB332 |
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SB241
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Food; Medical Services; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Awa, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB242
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial; Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB243
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Guards; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
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SB244
Corrections; Goods; Procurement; Manufacture; Production
RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
Provides that any goods provided to any state agency by the correctional industries program shall be: (1) produced or manufactured by the program; or (2) pre-existing goods that are substantially altered or customized by the program for the purpose of facilitating use of the goods by a state agency. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB245
Proposed Actions; Environmental Impact Statements; Hearings
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires for each draft environmental assessment and draft environmental impact statement a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Chang, Kidani |
AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB246
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Elected Members; DHHL; Director
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, Chang, Kidani |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB247
Procurement; Change Order; Cost Increases; Scope of Work
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purpose. |
(S)
2/2/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Wakai |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB248
Hawaii Community Development Authority; OHA; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HWN/HOU/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
HWN/HOU/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB249 SD1
University of Hawaii; President of the University of Hawaii; Chancellor
RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB250
DOE; Out-Of-Service-Area Attendance; District Exemption; Geographic Exception; Report
RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE.
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5-year phaseout period. Requires the Department of Education to submit annual progress reports. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB251
Counties; Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology; Grant In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grant in aid. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Kidani |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB252
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Energy Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EET, CPN. |
FEVELLA, Chang |
EET, CPN |
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SB253
Residential Property; Nonresident Aliens; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
HB280 |
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SB254
Abortion; Pain Capable; Dismemberment; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB255
Disaster Preparedness; Evacuation Routes; Large Trees; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Chang |
PSM, WAM |
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SB256
HHFDC; Current and Returning Resident Down Payment Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/31/2023- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB257
Public Service; Vacancies
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the abolishment of any state public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
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SB258
Gambling; Drugs; Special Intergovernmental Task Force; Community Safe Zones
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB259
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Minors
RELATING TO CRIME.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Kidani |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB260
DOE; Vocational, Trade, and Career Pathway Training
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to employ individuals as vocational, technical, or career pathway teachers. Authorizes Department of Education teachers to instruct vocation, technical, or career pathway classes without possessing an applicable bachelor's degree. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB261 SD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiaries; Monthly Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB262 SD1 HD1
Medical Residency; Physician Shortage; JABSOM; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to support and expand physician residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
FEVELLA |
HET, HLT, FIN |
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SB263 SD1
State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to Native Hawaiian healing and health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Awa |
HWN/HHS, JDC |
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SB264
Counties; HDOT; Mass Transit Fares; Fare Increases; Transit-Based Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB265
LUC; DHHL; DLNR; UH; Public Notice; Land Use; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or the University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the county in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EET/HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA |
EET/HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB266
Abortion Survivors; Infants Born Alive; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Requires medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment for all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB267
Transportation; Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; Regulations
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Amends various definitions of "moped" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
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SB268
Tax Expenditure Accountability; Tax Expenditures; Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Kim |
WAM |
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SB269
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; DBEDT; Qualified Production
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the department of business, economic development, and tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani, Kim |
EET, WAM |
HB1436 |
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SB270 SD1
Tip Credit; Department of Labor and Industrial Relation; Wage and Hour Law; Investigative Standards; Education Program; Annual Report
RELATING TO INCOME.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report on the enforcement of the wage and hour law in the State to the Legislature. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish: (1) investigation standards that protect the identity of an employee who files a complaint with the Wage Standards Division to report any wage and hour violations by their employer; and (2) an education program for employees and employers on federal and state wage and hour laws, including tip credit and prohibitions against employer retaliation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB271
Public Safety; Corrections; Honolulu Federal Detention Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kidani |
PSM, WAM |
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SB272
Health Insurance; Coverage; Mammography; Radiological Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography on terms at least as favorable as the terms for other radiological examinations |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA, Aquino, Kidani, Kim |
HHS, CPN |
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SB273
Breast Cancer; Annual Mammography; Risk Factor Screening; Health Insurance
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Expands coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include an annual mammogram for a woman of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer, risk factor screening for women 30 years of age and older, and additional supplemental imaging for any woman, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by an applicable American College of Radiology guideline. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HHS, CPN |
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SB274
Ewa Beach Public and School Library; DOE; James Campbell High School; Transfer
RELATING TO THE EWA BEACH PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY.
Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
EDU, WAM |
HB1435 |
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SB275
Electric Utilities; County Boards of Water Supply; DOE; Teachers; Compensation; Round Up; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/25/2023- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM/CPN |
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SB276
CIP; 20th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, Kim, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB277
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Leases; Non-Residential Use; Fair Market Value; Subleases
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Provides that licenses and leases for certain non-residential lots and tracts of land under issued pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, shall be issued based on fair market value, subject to certain exceptions. Prohibits subletting of certain lots and tracts of land. Clarifies that existing exceptions to conditions in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, that prohibit a beneficiary from subletting a tract do not apply if the tract if also used for non-residential purposes. Clarifies that certain provisions relating to subleases shall not be construed to override other provisions against transfers of licenses or subletting. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB278 SD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Mass Transit; Portraits
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2023- The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB279 SD1 HD1
Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Ketamine Therapy; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
FEVELLA, Shimabukuro |
HUS, CPC, FIN |
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SB280
DOE; Temporary Positions; Legislature; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Allows the Department of Education to create temporary positions under certain conditions. Amends the requirement that the Department of Education report the creation of temporary positions to the Department of Budget and Finance by requiring that the report also be sent to the Legislature. |
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2/6/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB281 SD2 HD1
College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to a college savings program established under chapter 256, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after an unspecified date. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB282
Works of Art Special Fund; Percentage of Capital Improvement Projects; Reduced
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Reduces the amount transferred to the works of art special fund from 1% to 0.5% of all state fund appropriations for capital improvements designated for the construction cost element. |
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1/23/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Awa, Kidani |
TCA, WAM |
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SB283
Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; DOE
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PER-PUPIL FUNDING.
Excludes from the charter school per-pupil funding calculation all amounts relating to programs that provide comparable benefits for all public school students regardless of whether the student is a Department of Education school student or a public charter school student. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani, Richards |
EDN, FIN |
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SB284 SD2 HD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Kalanimoku Data Center; Data Centers; Information Technology; Procurement; Storage; Decommissioning
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the technology services consolidation working group to, by 6/30/2024, decommission the office of enterprise technology services' data center located in the Kalanimoku building; relocate the entire office of enterprise technology services data center to an interim primary, secure, and resilient facility; and, by 6/30/2028, use cloud storage to securely store all state electronic data, with any cloud storage servers or other systems or hardware having their primary production system located within the State; provided that software-as-a-service solutions provided only outside the State are not subject to this restriction. Requires a report by the technology services consolidation working group. Extends to 6/30/2028 the dissolution date of the technology services consolidation working group. Establishes requirements for procurement contracts for information technology-related projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Kidani |
LGO/HET, FIN |
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SB285 SD2 HD2
Department of Health; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Cesspools; New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB286
Cesspools; New Waste Management Solution and Cesspool System Demonstration Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a three-year New Waste Management Solution and Cesspool System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool Report; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB287 SD1 HD1
Agricultural Districts; Condominium Property Regimes; Counties; Condominium Maps; Zoning
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Authorizes counties to require their approval for condominium projects located in agricultural districts that are greater than ten acres prior to the creation of the condominium property regime. Requires a condominium map to be accompanied by a letter certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to the applicable County's zoning laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro |
WAL/AGR, CPC |
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SB288
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Culinary Institute of the Pacific; Attached Agency; Transfer
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC.
Transfers the Culinary Institute of the Pacific from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as an administratively attached agency. |
(S)
1/23/2023- Referred to HRE/EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/EET, WAM |
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SB289
DOE; Student Instruction; Funds Carryover; Budgeting
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which they were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements. |
(S)
2/6/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB290 SD2
DOE; Funds Carryover; Budgeting; Temporary Positions; Legislature; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which the funds were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the Department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements. Requires the Department of Education to report the creation of temporary positions to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB291 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Program Memoranda; Variance Reports; Program Size Indicators; Effectiveness Measures; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda and variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB292 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Variance Reports; Program Size Indicators; Effectiveness Measures; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB293 SD2 HD1
Governor; Budget-Related Reports; Program Memoranda; Reviews; Updates
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards |
LGO, FIN |
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SB294
Child Welfare System; Child Welfare Services; Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Coalition; Malama ‘Ohana Program; Report; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes under the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Coalition a collective impact program called the Malama ‘Ohana Program to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Requires the Malama ‘Ohana Program to report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds. |
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1/30/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Kim, Richards |
HHS, WAM |
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SB296 SD2 HD1
Reports to Legislature; Governor; Principal Departments; Deadline; Streamlining; Consolidation
RELATING TO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
Requires the Governor and state agencies to recommend a date by which statutorily required reports must be submitted to the Legislature, and to identify any reports that should not be subject to that uniform date and the reasons therefor. Requires the Governor to propose legislation to implement the proposed deadline and streamline existing reporting requirements by repealing or consolidating any duplicative, obsolete, or extraneous reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
LMG, FIN |
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SB297 SD2 HD1
Grant-In-Aid; Land Transfer
RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
Requires organizations to obtain legislative approval prior to the disposition of land that was acquired using state grants, but only if the land was acquired after the enactment of this Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB298 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Property; Acquisition; Condemnation; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to acquire any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use; own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property acquired; and acquire by condemnation real property for immediate or future use. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude non-ceded lands to which the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency holds title. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB299 SD2 HD1
OHA; Proposed Budget; Governor; Judiciary; Legislature
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED SUBMISSIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Authorizes the legislature, upon the agreement of form by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to specify the form in which the proposed budgets of the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs are submitted to the legislature. Requires the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs to conform no later than 12/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB300 SD2 HD1
Public Moneys; Land; Improvement
RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR LAND IMPROVEMENTS.
Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB301
School Facilities Authority; Affordable Housing; Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Amends Act 257, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to authorize the School Facilities Authority to provide affordable housing to Department of Education teachers. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Awa, Keohokalole, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB302 SD2 HD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Data Servers; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Temporarily reinstates the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit. Expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires a report from the department of taxation analyzing the tax implications for specified exemptions and exclusions from chapters 237 and 238, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HET, FIN |
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SB303 SD1 HD1
Chapter 42F; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF GRANTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 42F, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Appropriates operating and capital improvement grants for fiscal year 2023-2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
FIN |
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SB304 SD2 HD3
DLNR; Visitor Impact Fee; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACT FEES.
Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TOU, WAL, FIN |
HB1162 |
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SB305
Career and Technical Education; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Awa, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
HB244 |
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SB306 SD1 HD1
Administrative Rulemaking; Electronic Notice; Office of the Lieutenant Governor
RELATING TO PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Requires that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of an administrative rule, electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking be provided to all persons who have made a timely written request to, and provided a valid working email address to, the adopting agency for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Requires that alterations to administrative rules be displayed in Ramseyer format and the full text of rules be made available in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Awa, Ihara, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB307
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Development
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to disregard any ordinance or rule related to the use, zoning, planning, or development of land to which the authority holds title or for any construction on land to which the authority holds title. |
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1/30/2023- Re-Referred to EDU/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EDU/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB308
Erin's Law Task Force; Sexual Violence Prevention Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; DOE
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force. |
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1/30/2023- Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, McKelvey, Richards, Wakai |
HHS/EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB548 |
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SB309
State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Redefines historic property to mean buildings and structures that are over 100 years old. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, WAKAI, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, McKelvey, Richards |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB310
Pilot Visitation and Family Resource Center; Waiawa Correctional Facility; Department of Public Safety; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Safety for the pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa Correctional Facility on Oahu, including a restroom in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB311
Child Care; Contracted Slots; Infants; Toddlers; Pilot Program; Child Care Connection Hawaii; Subsidies; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Contracted Slots Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB312 SD1
Child Care Workers; Subsidies; Pilot Program; Infants; Toddlers; Centers; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB314 SD2
Department of Human Services; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Special Fund; Nursing Facility Tax; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
Makes permanent and amends the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program. Makes certain assessment exemptions permanent as to the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Repeals chapter 346E, HRS, relating to the Nursing Facility Tax. Appropriates funds from the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1369 |
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SB315 SD1
Vehicle Registration; Special Interest Vehicles; Former Military Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
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SB316 HD2
Dogs; Agricultural Land; Liability; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog injures or destroys property of another while on private property zoned for agricultural use without consent of the owner of the property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
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SB317 SD1
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; Licensure; Privilege to Practice; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Establishes provisions relating to the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/22/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
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SB319 SD1
Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB320 SD1 HD1
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB321 SD1
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE COMPACT.
Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB322 SD1
Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS COMPACT.
Adopts the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact to allow a person who is a licensed professional counselor in the person's state of residence to practice professional counseling in a compact state in which the person is not licensed pursuant to a privilege to practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB323 SD1
Occupational Therapy; Licensure; Interstate Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules
RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT.
Adopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in a member state to practice in other member states. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB324
Insurance; Health Care Cost-Sharing Arrangements; Insurance Commissioner; Disclosures
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS.
Requires persons who offer, operate, manage, or administer health care cost-sharing arrangements to make certain disclosures to the Insurance Commissioner. Establishes penalties for persons that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
CHANG |
HHS, CPN |
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SB325
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Except for risk retention captive insurance companies, authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for a certificate of exemption from examination from the Insurance Commissioner, provided certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the Insurance Commissioner. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
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SB326
State Procurement Office; Procurement; Small Purchases; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the state procurement office to amend its administrative rules to allow expenditures for goods, services, and construction with an estimated total cost that is less than $5,000 to be awarded in a manner the purchasing agency deems practical or convenient, including by direct selection or award. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB327 SD1
Counties; Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG |
HSG, JHA |
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SB328
Aloha Stadium; Affordable Housing; Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires at least one hundred thousand housing units to be developed near the rail station nearest to the Aloha Stadium. Requires a minimum of eighty per cent of those housing units to be priced or rented as affordable. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU/WTL/EET, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB329
Landlord-Tenant Code; Children's Health; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates landlord-tenant code to ensure a basic level of health housing that will improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State. |
(S)
1/31/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB330 SD2
HHFDC; Development; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within county-designated transit-oriented development zones, or within a one-half mile radius of a proposed or existing transit station if the county has not designated transit-oriented development zones, which shall be triggered by a proposed development or proposed transfer of fee simple or leasehold property interest. Requires state departments or agencies to provide sixty days advance written notice of any approval of a proposed development or proposed transfer of such lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/15/2023- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB331
Counties; Housing; Zoning; Less Intensive Use; Downzone Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county from enacting a development policy, standard, or condition that would have the effect of changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances of the county in effect on January 1, 2023. |
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2/15/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani |
WTL, JDC |
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SB332
Housing Density; State Land; Counties; Mass Transit
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
HB416 |
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SB333
State Planning Act; Housing; High-Density Development; Zoning; Rail Transit System
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Promotes development within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Eliminates certain restrictions for developing state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Permits high-density development of state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB334
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to include the House of Representatives chairs of the committees on housing and transportation and the Senate chairs of the committees on housing and transportation. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KANUHA, RHOADS, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB335
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/31/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TCA, CPN |
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SB336 SD1
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB337
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Term Leases; Public Auction
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases the term that the Hawaii Community Development Authority may lease certain property from sixty-five to ninety-nine years. Retains terms for leases of ceded lands at sixty-five years. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB338 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Creates the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KANUHA, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB339
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1324 |
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SB340 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB614 |
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SB341 SD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Minimum Coverage
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Inserts unspecified amounts for minimum required liability coverage for accidental harm and destruction of property for motor vehicle insurance policies in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA, CPN |
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SB342 SD1
Employment; Paid Sick Leave; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct a study on paid sick leave. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB343 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Waivers; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursements; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain other requirements. Allows the Board of Psychology to grant licensure waivers in certain circumstances for psychologists. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V take effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN |
HB1300 |
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SB344
Public Workers; Department of Human Resources Development; Working Group; Pay Disparities
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKERS.
Establishes a working group within DHRD to: examine and redescribe certain existing position descriptions of state public workers in all state departments and agencies; examine and make recommendations regarding the impact of the pay disparities between public and private sector workers; and examine and make recommendations regarding the impact of the disparities between the health insurance premiums paid by public and private sector workers. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT, WAM |
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SB345
Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion; Exemption; Nonresidents; Nonresidents Not Citizens; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2022. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
HB151 |
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SB347
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Correctional Facilities; Inmates; Solitary Confinement; Restrictions; Vulnerable Populations; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the department to develop written policies and implement procedures by 7/1/2024. Defines "member of a vulnerable population." Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1280 |
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SB348
Waikiki Beach Replenishment; Public Funding Limit; Resort Zoned Areas; Greater Private Sector Contributions
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Limits public funding to beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB349 SD1
Statewide Voters with Special Needs Advisory Board; Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation; Commission on Fatherhood; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Specifies that the nominated members of certain boards and commission are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB350
Bail; Release; Detention
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and nonviolent class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB351
Cabaret Liquor License; Prohibition; Apartment Mixed Use Subprecinct; Special District; Special Improvement District
RELATING TO CABARET LICENSES.
Expands the prohibition of class 11 cabaret licenses to premises within apartment mixed use subprecincts of special districts and special improvement districts. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
RHOADS |
PSM, CPN |
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SB352 SD2
Uniform Commercial Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Implements amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB525 |
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SB353 SD2
Trespass; Public Land; Ownership; Enforcement
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all state and county law enforcement officers are authorized to and shall enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB364 |
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SB354
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB300 |
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SB355
School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Programming; Public School Facilities
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB549 |
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SB356
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Response Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB550 |
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SB357
Taxation; State Child Tax Credit; DOTAX
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a refundable state child tax credit payable on a monthly basis. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
HB233 |
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SB358
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
HB232 |
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SB359
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction; Dwelling Unit; Rental Housing
RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Specifies that amounts collected from the disallowance be evenly divided and deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund and rental housing revolving fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2026. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU/CPN, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
HB234 |
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SB360 SD2
DLIR; Insurance Commissioner; Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave; Positions; Procedural Manual; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to develop a procedural manual to implement a family leave insurance program that pays family leave insurance benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2023- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB236 |
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SB361
Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit; Income Tax; DOTAX; DOH
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/EET/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
AEN/EET/HHS, WAM |
HB389 |
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SB362 SD2 HD1
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Homeless Services Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes the homeless services fund. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the homeless services fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
CHANG |
WAL, FIN |
HB286 |
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SB363 SD1
Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rent Payment Information; Landlords; Tenants; Report; Public Service Announcements; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) that sunsets on 6/30/2027. Requires a report to the governor and legislature. Requires HHFDC to develop a series of state-sponsored public service announcements to increase tenant awareness of the existing opportunities within the credit reporting industry to report rent payments to boost credit scores. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to support the pilot program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
HB817 |
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SB364
TAT; HTA; Tourism; Natural Resource Management; Fund; Commission; Report; Appropriation; Positions ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes the natural resource management special fund and authorizes uses for moneys in the fund. Establishes a Natural Resource Management Commission to guide and approve the disbursement of moneys deposited into the fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Appropriates moneys for the natural resource management special fund and for operating expenses of the Hawaii tourism authority. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB956 |
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SB365 SD1
Impaired Driving; Blood Alcohol Content; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired, and penalties. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to take administrative action. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA, JDC |
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SB366 SD1
Vehicles; Number Plates; Special Number Plates; Returns; Penalties
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Establishes penalties for the failure to comply with a County Director of Finance's request that a vehicle number plate or special number plate be returned. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki |
TRN, JHA |
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SB367 SD1
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Bruno Mars Act
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB368
Clean Ground Transportation; Private Fleets; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Hawaii State Energy Office; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes a zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program within the Hawaii state energy office to support the transition of private fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Designates the Hawaii state energy office as the agency responsible for developing and administering the program and requires the Hawaii state energy office to work with the department of transportation to design strategies to implement the zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET/TCA/AEN, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EET/TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB199 |
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SB369
Inmate Phone Calls; Department of Public Safety; Correctional Facilities; Privately Owned Telephone Communications Providers; Contract
RELATING TO TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR COMMITTED PERSONS.
Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from receiving any commission payment from telephone service providers based on inmate phone calls. Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from entering into or renewing any contract with any privately owned prison telephone communications provider. |
(S)
2/1/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
PSM, WAM |
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SB370 SD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Clean Ground Transportation Working Group; Parking Spaces; Requirements; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Requires the Clean Ground Transportation Working Group to develop plans for public electric vehicle charging stations on each neighbor island and develop an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charges and related supporting infrastructure. Requires a report to the Legislature and counties. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, Richards |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB347 |
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SB371 SD1
Specialty Contractor; Incidental and Supplemental Work
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, Richards |
LBT, CPN |
HB558 |
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SB373
Deceptive Trade Practices; Gender-Based Pricing; Gender Discrimination; Pink Tax; Gender Tax; Manufacturers
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that gender-based pricing by manufacturers who sell the goods they manufacture to any person in the State for a price they set constitutes an unlawful deceptive trade practice. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
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SB374
Special License Plates; Veterans; Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS.
Creates license plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts. |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB375 SD1
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. Establishes that possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription shall be lawful and requires all convictions for such acts be expunged. Transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under state law governing medical cannabis dispensary system, including powers and duties over medical marijuana dispensary operations, licensing, testing, and administration, to the Hawaii cannabis authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
LEE, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kim |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB237 |
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SB376 SD2 HD1
Environmental Protection; Seabed Mining; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
HB186 |
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SB377
Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Potentially Dangerous Occupations; Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
LBT/HHS, JDC |
HB238 |
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SB378
Electric School Bus Pilot Program; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB743 |
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SB379
Tip Disclosure; Department of Health; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice; Restaurants
RELATING TO TIP DISCLOSURE.
Requires restaurants to clearly disclose to customers how tips are allocated to employees. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
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SB380
Digital Applications; Subscription Plans; Price Increases; Prohibited
RELATING TO UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
Prohibits digital application developers and digital application distribution platforms from increasing the price of a digital application subscription plan that is automatically billed to the user's account without obtaining the user's written consent. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Wakai |
LBT, CPN |
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SB381
Wildlife; Marine Mammals; Performances for Commercial Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Prohibits a person from promoting, arranging, conducting, assisting in, receiving money for, or taking part in any meeting, competition, exhibition, pastime, practice, display, or event at or in the course of which a captive marine mammal is used for performance for entertainment purposes. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/TCA, JDC/CPN. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
AEN/TCA, JDC/CPN |
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SB382 SD2
Motor Vehicles; Manufacturers; Subscriptions; Prohibition
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC , referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
TRN, CPC |
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SB383
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Requires that any person who applies for an identification card or driver's license be automatically registered to vote. Requires that the applicant be provided the opportunity to opt-out of voter registration. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara |
LGO, JHA |
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SB384 SD1 HD2
Persons with Disabilities; Parking Enforcement; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinance. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB385 SD1 HD1
Electric Rickshaw; Transportation; Registration; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes registration and driver's licensing requirements for operation of electric rickshaws. Defines electric rickshaw. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
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SB386
Wastewater Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) engineer position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch to support processing of individual wastewater systems applications. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB387
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Cancellation of Solicitations; Rejection of Bids or Proposals; Post-Award Remedies; Written Approval from Administrator of the State Procurement Office
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires governmental bodies to obtain written approval from the Administrator of the State Procurement Office to cancel invitations for bids, requests for proposals, or other solicitations, or reject bids or proposals. Prohibits post-award remedial actions to be taken unless approved in writing by the Administrator of the State Procurement Office. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Kidani, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB388 HD1
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfills; Solid Waste; Hazardous Waste; Aquifers; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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SB389 SD1 HD2
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Place of Public Accommodation; State Building Construction; Family Restrooms
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/23, and state building construction projects bid after 6/30/24, to provide one or more universal changing accommodations at each family restroom; provided that state building construction projects shall only be required to provide universal changing accommodations where feasible and cost effective. Provides exemptions for hardship. Makes a violation of the universal changing accommodations requirement an unlawful discriminatory practice. Creates a private cause of action for a violation, with defined remedies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB1145 |
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SB391 SD2 HD1
UH; Community Colleges; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE TRAINING.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Kidani, Richards, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB392
Hawaiian Language; State Official Languages; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; University of Hawaii; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE SPEAKERS OF HAWAIIAN.
Defines the term Hawaiian language with regard to Hawaii's official languages and requires that every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers and readers. Authorizes Department of Education schools to offer Hawaiian language as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian Islands. Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to study the Hawaiian language and for the publication of educational resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC |
HB1128 |
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SB393 SD1 HD3
Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlord; Tenant; Judiciary; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program to be made available to participants in the pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB394
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii; Community College System
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HRE, WAM |
HB874 |
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SB395 SD1 HD1
Residential Real Property; Mandatory Disclosure; United States Postal Service Delivery
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose to prospective buyers that the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver mail or packages to the location of the residential real property being offered for sale. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
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SB396
Rent-to-Own Contracts; Real Property; Foreclosure Procedures
RELATING TO RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS.
Subjects rent-to-own contracts for real property in the State to state and federal foreclosure procedures. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, RHOADS, McKelvey |
CPN, JDC |
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SB397 SD2 HD1
Medicaid; Reimbursements; Medicare Fee Schedule Rates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare fee schedule rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1367 |
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SB398 SD1 HD2
Department of Human Services; Adoption; Adoption Assistance Program; Post-permanency Services; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to collect and analyze data to determine the impact of expanding post-permanency services to families receiving benefits from the adoption assistance program and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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SB399
Emancipation of Minors; Family Court
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Expands the original jurisdiction of family court to include proceedings for declaration of emancipation of minors. Expands the circumstances under which a minor shall be deemed to be emancipated to include minors on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States and upon issuance of a declaration of emancipation by the family court. Specifies the rights of an emancipated minor. Allows a minor who has reached the age of sixteen years to petition the family court for a declaration of emancipation. Requires the court to take certain actions regarding investigation of the petition for declaration of emancipation, including appointment of a guardian ad litem and legal counsel for the petitioning minor, and the findings necessary to grant the petition. Requires the court to order the minor's parents or legal guardian to pay for any services ordered by the court for the petition. Allows certain parties to petition the family court for voidance or rescission of a declaration of emancipation. Allows parties to appeal the court's decision to the intermediate court of appeals. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB400 SD1
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB401
Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes the use of ranked-choice voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections with more than two candidates held in this State. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
JDC |
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SB402
Common Interest Communities; Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Association Funds; De Minimis Infractions
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Prohibits planned community associations, condominium associations, or their boards of directors from expending association funds to enforce against de minimis violations of association bylaws, rules, or regulations that result in not more than three complaints from separate units in the association within a calendar year or result in a fine of not more than $500 per violation pursuant to the bylaws, rules, or regulations of the association. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
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SB403 SD1 HD1
Black Coral; Hawaii State Gem; Repeal
RELATING TO CORAL.
Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole |
CAI, JHA |
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SB405
Cesspools; Cesspool Conversion; Tax Credit; Established
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes the cesspool conversion tax credit to upgrade or convert cesspools certified by the Department of Health into a director-approved wastewater system. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
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2/14/2023- Re-Referred to AEN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, WAM |
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SB407 SD1
Child Protective Act; Department of Human Services; Immediate Harm; Police Report; Temporary Custody
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Establishes a definition for "immediate harm" and amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer to assume protective custody of a child without a court order or consent of the child's family if there is no time to obtain a court order; and the officer observes and can articulate on the initial police report that the child is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child on grounds that the child is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours or the next business day of assuming custody of the child. Requires the Department of Human Services to file a petition for a protective order on behalf of the child and attach a copy of the initial police report within twenty-four hours of receiving the initial police report and provide a copy of the initial police report to the child's parents. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB408
Elections; Candidates; Expenditures; Nonprofits; Tickets
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Authorizes any candidate committee, under certain circumstances, to expend campaign funds to purchase a ticket for a candidate to attend a nonprofit organization's event. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB409 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- 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). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Kidani |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB285 |
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SB411
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Count-Appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, JDC |
HB829 |
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SB412
Human Trafficking Reparations Fund; Trafficking Victims; Financial Assistance
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. Revises the purposes for the monies in the fund to provide direct financial assistance to victims of trafficking. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB552 |
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SB413
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Fines
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
HB277 |
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SB414
Department of Education; Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. |
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1/30/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB416
Firearms; License to Carry
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends the requirements for licenses to carry firearms concealed or unconcealed. Requires possession and display of a valid license when publicly carrying firearms. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB427 |
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SB417 SD1
Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program Report; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to prepare a report making recommendations on the establishment of a Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program to monitor and test for the quality of waters near coral reefs to assess and ensure health of reef ecosystems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM |
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SB418
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hydrogen Energy; Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program
RELATING TO HYDROGEN ENERGY.
Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB419 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
EEP, FIN |
HB188 |
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SB420 SD2 HD1
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Department of Agriculture; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Ihara, Keohokalole, Richards, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB308 |
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SB421 SD1
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel; Department of Transportation; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Requires revenue generated from carbon offsets to be directed to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for tree planting or other initiatives that proportionally increase carbon sequestration. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1165 |
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SB423
Coal; Oil; Gas Company Divestment; Fossil Fuel; ERS
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Requires the employees' retirement system to divest its investment portfolio of coal, oil, and gas companies within an unspecified number of years and to report certain information to the legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/LBT, WAM. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/LBT, WAM |
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SB424
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Renewable Energy; Definition; Biomass
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to EET/AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
EET/AEN, CPN |
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SB425
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Biomass; Trees; Wood Pellets; Wood Products
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes from the definition of "renewable energy" the energy generated or produced using trees, wood pellets, and other wood products made for burning. |
(S)
2/2/2023- Re-Referred to EET/AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
EET/AEN, CPN |
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SB426 SD2 HD2
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Working Group; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, with certain exceptions, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Specifies that no penalty or other assessment for any violation shall constitute a lien on the real property and no seizure of property shall be authorized for any violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, McKelvey, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB181 |
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SB427
Cesspools; Wastewater Systems; Upgrades; Conversions; Connections; Income Tax Credits; Point of Sale; Prioritization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes an income tax credit for certain cesspool upgrades. Requires upgrades to certain cesspools at the point of sale. Requires cesspools be upgraded by 2030, 2035, or 2050 depending on the cesspool's priority level. Appropriates funds. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB428 SD1 HD1
Cesspools; Wastewater Management; Financial Strategy; Plans; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires each county to develop a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan and financial strategy. Requires each county to submit its respective plan and financial strategy to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB429
Cesspool Conversion; Department of Health
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Requires that cesspools within five hundred feet of certain bodies of water be upgraded, converted, or connected if sold or transferred on or after 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Elefante, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB430 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki |
AGR, FIN |
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SB431
Recycling; Construction Waste; State Building Codes; Requirements; International Green Construction Code
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires recycling of construction and demolition materials and use of recycled materials to factor into priority offeror selections for competitive procurements of construction or demolition services by the State or any county. Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and set specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB958 |
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SB432
Coral Reefs; Critical Natural Infrastructure Designation; Federal Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. |
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2/16/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 15 |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB433
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Defines green infrastructure. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, to submit a report to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB434 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for an exemption from examination from the insurance commissioner; provided that certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the insurance commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the insurance commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
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SB436 SD1
Mental Health Technician Certificate of Competence Program; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to support and expand the mental health technician certificate of competence program through the hiring of a mental health technician certificate of competence program coordinator, establishment of a scholarship program, and defrayal of any other necessary administrative costs. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
HB1148 |
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SB437 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules exempt from the public hearing and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Requires that the interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, Richards |
HWN, JDC |
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SB439
Preceptors; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the definition of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Includes the Director of Health as a member of the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. |
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1/30/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB440 SD1
Department of Health; Medical Cannabis; Products; Delivery; Vehicles; COVID-19
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, JDC |
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SB441
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquid; Taxation; Regulation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an excise tax of 25 cents for e-liquid cartridges and fifteen per cent of the wholesale price of open system e liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 7/1/2023. Defines and amends related terms. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB442 SD1
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period; Waiver
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to five days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period, under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA , referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
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SB443
Research Activities; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Limits the tax credits for research activities each taxpayer may receive to $1,500,000 per taxable year. Requires that every qualified high technology business be registered to do business in the State and occupy a business location and address in the State where at least seventy-five per cent of the company's employees are located to be eligible to receive tax credits for research activities. Increases the amount of available certified credits from $5,000,000 per year to $15,000,000 per year. Extends the sunset date for tax credits for research activities from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB444
Health; Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Cannabis Dispensaries; Cannabis Access; Patients; Registration; Elderly; Hawaiian Home Lands; Waiting Area; Licenses; Increase
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes dispensaries to distribute medical cannabis propagules and cuttings. Authorizes only those persons who may cultivate medical cannabis to purchase the propagules and cuttings. Imposes quantity limits and quality requirements on medical cannabis propagules and cuttings. Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products on or near the premises of dispensaries. Authorizes a non-registered qualifying patient to have immediate access to the medical use of cannabis for a period of one year from the date of the issuance of a medical provider's certification letter, given certain requirements. Provides senior citizens with greater access to the state medical cannabis program. Increases the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in the State by requiring the Department of Health to issue eight dispensary licenses to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries. Increases the number of medical cannabis dispensaries the Department of Health is authorized to issue in the State. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS/HWN/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY |
HHS/HWN/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB445 SD2 HD2
Pollution; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.
Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB446 SD1
Department of Health; Feasibility Study; Pilot Program; Prescription Digital Therapeutics; Outpatient Treatment; Substance Use Disorder; Opioid Use Disorder
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to integrate prescription digital therapeutic products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in outpatient treatment programs for persons with substance use disorder and persons with opioid use disorder in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB447
Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Department of Health; Webpage; Reports
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a database and submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SB448 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Housing Development; General Excise Tax Exemption; School Impact Fee Exemption; Affordable Housing Credits ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Exempts development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise tax and school impact fee requirements. Makes permanent the school impact fee exemption and the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB567 |
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SB449 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Governor; Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture; Appropriation; Reports ($)
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the governor to plan and coordinate the festival of pacific arts and culture to be held in Honolulu from 6/6/2024 to 6/16/2024. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to submit, prior to the release of the funds appropriated by this Act, a report detailing how previous state funds that were appropriated for the festival were expended and, no later than twenty days prior to each regular session until the funds appropriated by this Act are fully expended or lapse, a report on the governor's festival expenses for the preceding year. Dissolves the commission on the 13th festival of pacific arts. Assigns to the governor the duties for planning and coordinating all state-sponsored and other celebration events staged for the festival of pacific arts and culture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CAI, FIN |
HB394 |
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SB450
Interactive Conference Technology; Remote Participation; Live Broadcast; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Requires boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct public meetings in conjunction with in-person meetings that allow for public participation. Requires boards to archive certain recordings of meetings on their websites. |
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1/31/2023- Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB451 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation; Cultivation Facility Licenses; Regulation
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes a cultivation facility license that allows cultivators to grow cannabis for sale only to licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. Establishes requirements for license applications and qualifications for applicants and licensees. Limits the number of cannabis plants grown at each cultivation facility to one thousand. Authorizes the Department of Health to determine the number of cultivation licenses to be issued. Allows one cultivation license to be issued per tax map key number. Allows cultivation facilities to be established on lands zoned for certain uses. Requires the Office of Medical and Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the licensure and regulation of cultivation facilities. Establishes requirements for cultivation facility operations, including plant tracking and testing. Establishes penalties for violations related to the unauthorized access of cultivation facilities and diversion of product. Requires the Department of Health to disclose certain information regarding cultivation facilities upon request of law enforcement. Subjects cultivation facilities to certain inspections, audits, and reporting requirements. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB452
Junior Police Pilot Program; Farrington High School; Department of Education; Honolulu Police Department; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLICE.
Establishes a junior police pilot program at Farrington High School in coordination with the Honolulu Police Department. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM/EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, AWA, CHANG, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
PSM/EDU, WAM |
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SB453
Kalihi; Oahu Community Correctional Center Site; Redevelopment; Working Group
RELATING TO THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER SITE.
Establishes the Oahu community correctional center site redevelopment working group to bring together state and county agencies, private entities, and the broader Kalihi community to examine how to best utilize the Oahu community correctional center site and the surrounding area after the correctional center is relocated to a new location and identify, work through, and recommend solutions to issues relating to the redevelopment. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, Elefante, Kidani |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB454 SD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and recommend amendments to the Department of Public Safety's operating budget request and any capital improvement project appropriation requests prior to each legislative session. Requires the Commission to inform the Legislature if its recommendations were not accepted. Requires the Commission to advise the Governor as to whether the Department of Public Safety's expenditure plan serves to fulfil the goal of the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and therapeutic model. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
PSM, WAM |
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SB455 SD1
Corrections; Oversight; Coordinator; Meetings; Investigations
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and requires the Oversight Coordinator be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifies that the Commission shall take measures as necessary to maintain confidentiality in investigations. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
WAKAI |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1132 |
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SB456
Corrections; Facilities; Deaths; Reports; Information
RELATING TO DEATHS WITHIN THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
Expands the scope of inmate deaths that are to reported to the Governor and Legislature. Requires reports to be published on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website. Requires reports on the cause of death and mandates public access to certain information within those reports. Takes effect on the effective date of section 353-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI |
PSM, JDC |
HB823 |
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SB457
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Motor Carrier; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA/AEN/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante, Kidani |
TCA/AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB458 SD2 HD3
Geothermal Resources; Royalties; Geothermal Energy Resources Development Special Fund; DLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii State Energy Office; OHA; Reports
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.
Establishes the geothermal energy resources development special fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Redistributes geothermal royalties to the counties for specific purposes, geothermal energy resources development special fund, department of land and natural resources, and office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
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4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 702). |
WAKAI, CHANG, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB459 SD2 HD1
Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount; Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HYDROGEN FUELING SYSTEM SUBACCOUNT.
Appropriates funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount within the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722). |
WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB460 SD1 HD1
Food Security; Food Banks; Office of Community Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Emergency Food Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation costs of food for distribution to food banks in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HUS, FIN |
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SB461
Food Security; Office of Community Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds for the purchase, storage, and operational costs of food distribution in the State. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
WAKAI |
LBT, WAM |
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SB462
Attachment and Execution of Property; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment and execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is less, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is less. |
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2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB463 SD2 HD1
Subdivisions; Approval Conditions; County Ordinance; Condominium Property Regimes; Condominium Maps; Street Addresses; Mailboxes
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
Requires each county to adopt, no later than 6/30/2024, ordinances applicable to subdivisions not approved by 7/1/2024, requiring as a condition of approval, the subdivider or developer to obtain a street address and install a mailbox for lots, parcels, structures, or units of a structure within certain subdivisions before the sale or lease thereof. Requires condominium maps recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances or registered in the Land Court after 6/30/2024, to include a mailbox plan for the condominium property regime, showing the location of all mailboxes for all units in the regime. Requires, prior to the sale of residential real property, the disclosure as to the existence of a United States Postal Service deliverable mailbox for the property. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
CPC, FIN |
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SB464
Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Repeals criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
PSM, JDC |
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SB465 SD2 HD1
Cannabis; Medical Use; Department of Transportation; Interisland Transportation; Authorization
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use; provided that no individual or entity shall be required to violate federal law. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the interisland transport of controlled substances within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lamosao voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB466 SD1
Campaign Spending; Noncandidate Committees; Expenditure; Contribution; Advertisement
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits noncandidate committees from making expenditures or contributions or disseminating any advertisements on the day of any election and the two-week period preceding any election. (SD1) |
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3/17/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB467 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Elections; Noncandidate Committee; Independent Expenditures; Limitations (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures to influence the outcome of a state election. (SD1) |
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3/17/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
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SB468
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Aquatic Resources; Aquatic Nuisance Species; Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel; Penalties
RELATING TO AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and reflect the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law. |
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2/14/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Kim |
WTL/TCA, JDC |
HB755 |
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SB469 SD1
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one fifty acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least seventy-five per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, McKelvey, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB673 |
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SB470
Juvenile Justice; Court Fees; Fines; Penalties; Prohibited; Report
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fines, fees, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Requires the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to submit a report to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, RICHARDS |
HHS, JDC |
HB317 |
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SB471 SD1
Illegal Camping; Prohibition; Homelessness; Safe Zones; Drop Off Center; Judiciary; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS.
Prohibits camping in public areas that are not designated as camping locations by the State or a county with certain exceptions. Allows the court to order violators to participate in homeless services in lieu of prosecution or sentencing. Requires the State or counties to establish safe zones for homeless persons. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB472
Family Court; Service of Process; Hague Service Convention
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires the family court to amend its rules to require that service upon a party who is not a resident of or found within the island or circuit with jurisdiction over the proceeding may be effectuated by a declaration of the petitioner that states that the petitioner shall abide by the terms of the Hague Service Convention with respect to foreign service of process. |
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2/10/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG |
JDC |
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SB474
Public Utilities Commission; Issuance of Securities; Financing Request
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to issue a decision within six months from the date that a public utility has filed a financial application request to enter into any stock, certificates, bonds, notes, and other indebtedness arrangements. |
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2/21/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
HB367 |
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SB475
Public Utilities Commission; Reports; Expiration
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Provides that reports required by the public utilities commission through an order and not required by statute expire one year after the issuance of the order. Allows continuation of the reporting requirement if a new order is issued and justification for the continuance is provided. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/JDC |
HB368 |
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SB476 SD1
PUC; Exception; Authorization; Fully Depreciated Assets or Property; Zero Net Book Value
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Exempts a public utility from the required public utilities commission authorization when disposing at a loss or donating a fully depreciated asset or property with a zero net book value that is no longer used or useful. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/14/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC, FIN |
HB369 |
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SB477 SD1 HD1
PUC; Deadlines; Merger, Consolidation, Acquisition, or Other Change of Control; Applications; Report
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the public utilities commission to make every effort to complete its review for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and issue a decision within nine months or twelve months from the date of a completed application. Requires the public utilities commission to establish standards for deeming an application complete. Specifies the process for objections and amendments to submitted applications. Allows for waiver or extension of the applicable time period. Requires the public utilities commission to submit a report to the legislature if those timelines are not met. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC |
HB370 |
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SB479 SD2
Public Utilities Commission; Common Water Carriers; Long-Term Leases; Leverage Leases
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Exempts from the requirement that a water common carrier secure the prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to issue stocks and stock certificates and enter long-term leases of more than three years and leverage leases: (1) land leases from a governmental entity; provided that either the water common carrier or governmental entity provides a letter to the commission outlining terms of the lease agreement in a reasonable timeframe after the agreement is executed; and (2) leases of any equipment of which the annual cost of the lease is below a threshold as determined by the commission in the most recently approved rate case or other ratemaking proceeding. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, CPC |
HB372 |
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SB480
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor regulatory laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2024. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
HB374 |
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SB481 SD1
Department of Education; Early Learning Program Attendance; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIDANI |
EDN, FIN |
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SB482 SD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB382 |
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SB484
Judiciary Package; Uniform Parentage Act
RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
Enacts portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017 to replace the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(S)
2/21/2023- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB384 |
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SB485 SD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB385 |
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SB486
Judiciary Package; Safety; Judiciary Personnel; Personal Information
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF JUDICIARY PERSONNEL.
Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of state and federal judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats. |
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3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB386 |
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SB488
Agricultural Lands; Expired Private Agreements; Restrictions
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Clarifies that any provision in a private agreement contained in a conveyance of land recorded on or before 7/8/2003 that have since expired but have not been renewed and recorded in the bureau of conveyances are prohibited from restricting bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB615 |
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SB489
State Budget; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund. |
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2/2/2023- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB616 |
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SB490 SD2
Compliance and Enforcement; Hawaiian Home Lands; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to hire law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating complaints, conducting investigations, and cooperating with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with state laws and rules, county ordinances, including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, and the rules adopted thereunder, on Hawaiian home lands; provided that the law enforcement officers hired for this purpose shall not be prohibited from exercising their law enforcement authority outside of the Hawaiian home lands. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2) |
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3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1139 |
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SB491
Affordable Housing Projects; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; State and County Agencies; Review and Comment Period; Licenses; Land Use Commission; State District Boundary Amendment; Permits
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Expands from forty-five days to sixty days, the time within which: any agency that reviews and comments upon an application for a business or development-related permit, license, or approval for a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing project shall respond; a county shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; and the Land Use Commission shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove a boundary change for a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing project. Clarifies that the provisions that require agencies, counties, and the Land Use Commission to act within sixty days, or deem their failure to do so as their acceptance or approval of the application, project, or petition, do not apply to applications, projects, and petitions that have been withdrawn. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
ELEFANTE |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB492
County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2053. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2053. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2053. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2053. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB493 SD2
Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Checks; Inspection Fee; Pilot Program
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
For a period of 3 years, provides that no new vehicle needs a safety inspection until 3 years after the date the vehicle was first sold; provides that electric vehicles shall require a safety inspection every 24 months; and provides that electric vehicles participating in a road usage charge fee program shall pay a road usage charge fee based on a self-reported photo odometer reading. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, LEE |
TRN, CPC |
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SB494 SD2 HD1
Vacant and Abandoned Properties; Counties; Expedited Permits; Tax Liens; DOTAX; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires the counties to establish expedited procedures to approve demolition permits for vacant residential properties. Allows the Department of Taxation to satisfy certain tax liens through the nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB495
Building Code; State Building Codes; State Building Code Council
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Extends the time each county has to amend and adopt the Hawaii state building codes from two years to six years. |
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2/14/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE |
JDC, WAM |
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SB496
Prohibition; Sale; Flavored Tobacco Products; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist position and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
HB551 |
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SB498 SD2
Illegal Fireworks; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Special Fund; Fees; Fines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of "aerial devices" and "fireworks" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB216 |
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SB499
Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects License; Disciplinary Action; Conviction of Crime; State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Clarifies that the conviction of a crime by a person holding a license to practice professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture in the State, that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of the licensee constitutes a ground for disciplinary action by the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Allows the Board to suspend or revoke a convicted licensee's license or decline to reissue a license to a convicted licensee subject to certain conditions. |
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2/7/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB320 |
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SB500 SD1 HD2
UH; Mental Health Practitioners; Division of Student Success; Counseling and Student Development Center ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, KANUHA, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB501
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
ELEFANTE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
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SB502
Inmate Pay; Incarcerated Persons; Wages and Hours; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO INMATE PAY.
Requires that inmates engaged in labor or in vocational training be paid no less than the state minimum wage. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, RHOADS |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
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SB503
Refrigerant Management Program; High Global Warming Potential Refrigerants; Ozone Depletion Substances; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction; State Building Code; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Requires the department of health to establish a refrigerant management program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from operation of stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration equipment responsible and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the state building code council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the state building code. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/8/2023- Re-Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB197 |
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SB504 SD1 HD3
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB748 |
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SB505
Aquatic Life; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB910 |
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SB506 SD1
Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Kidani |
EEP, CPC |
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SB507 SD1
Wetland Protection; Wetlands; Natural Stormwater Infrastructure; Environmental Assessment; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO WETLAND PRESERVATION.
Adds definitions for "floodway", "natural stormwater infrastructure", and "wetlands" to section 343-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a proposed housing project of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation that is exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any government agency relating to planning, zoning, and construction standards to ensure that the proposed housing project does not have a significant adverse impact on wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
GABBARD, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
HSG/WAL, CPC |
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SB508 SD1
Department of Health; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Hawaii Beach Monitoring Program; Environmental Justice; Brown Water Advisories; Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories and post informational signs to explain health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions within the Department of Health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani |
AEN, WAM |
HB182 |
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SB509 SD1
State Responsibilities; Executive Departments; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise Adaptation
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires each executive branch department to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess options for mitigating the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned facilities; establish staff level points of contact to improve interagency coordination for sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience; and submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB510
Dam and Reservoir Working Group
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a Dam and Reservoir Working Group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM . |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB511 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
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SB512
Water Security Working Group; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Study; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a water security working group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB513 SD1
BLNR; Loko Ia; Traditional Hawaiian Fishponds ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB514
Organic Waste; Composting; Department of Health; Exemption
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of Health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, CPN |
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SB515
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program as a separate line item within the Department's budget. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Labeling; Advertising; Hawaii-Grown Hemp; Hawaii-Processed Hemp
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Allows the use of the term "All Hawaiian" for hemp products in which one hundred per cent of the hemp is grown and processed in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, CPC |
HB1424 |
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SB517 SD1
Motorcycles; Lane Shoulder; Usage; Interstate Highways
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Authorizes operators of motorcycles to utilize the lane shoulders that are at least three-feet-wide with the concurrent use of emergency flashers on interstate highways as authorized by the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to create and implement traffic control devices to designate the lane shoulder for motorcycle use during peak traffic hours. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB518 SD1
Aquaculture; University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program; Five-Year Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB519 SD1
Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI |
AEN, WAM |
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SB520 SD2 HD1
Leeward Community College; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Farm Succession Pilot Program; DOA; Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under Leeward Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- 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). |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB521 SD2
Surplus Military Task Force; Remediation and Restoration; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Military Lands
RELATING TO MILITARY LAND USE.
Establishes a Surplus Military Land Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan for the remediation and restoration of lands currently under federal control that are anticipated to be returned to the State, consider potential alternative uses, and identify any lands that should continue under federal control for the next ten years. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CMV, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, Wakai |
CMV, WAL, FIN |
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SB522
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB523
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB524 SD2
Insurance; Insurance Commissioner; Insurers; Salary Increases; Pre-Approval
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require the Commissioner's pre-approval for certain salary increases granted to any person receiving a salary over a certain amount from an insurer. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB525
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB526
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB527
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB528
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB529
Short Form; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB530
Short Form; Charter Schools
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB532
Short Form; Libraries
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB533
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB534
Short Form; Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB535
Short Form; Economy
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB536
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB537
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB538
Short Form; Government Operations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB539
Short Form; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB540
Short Form; Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB541 SD1 HD1
Reconciliation Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Designates January 17 of each year as Reconciliation Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
KANUHA |
CAI, FIN |
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SB542
Short Form; Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB543
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB544
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB545 SD1
Community Care Foster Family Home; Medicaid; Human Services; Report
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends the definition of "community care foster family home" to allow one additional Medicaid individual to be cared for in the same community care foster family home. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Re-Referred to HHS/WAM. |
KANUHA |
HHS/WAM |
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SB546
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB547 SD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Chairperson; Designee; Majority Vote
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents to approve by majority vote any designee selected to serve or participate for the chairperson as a voting or nonvoting member of any legislatively established board, commission, working group, or task force. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KANUHA |
HET, JHA |
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SB548
Short Form; Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB549
Short Form; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB550
Short Form; University of Hawaii Athletics
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB551 SD3
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that certain housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation on lands that are not within a Special Flood Hazard Area as identified on the current Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps shall be exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, and other certain standards, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 03/22/2075. (SD3) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KANUHA |
HSG/WAL, JHA |
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SB552
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB553
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB554
Short Form; Courts
RELATING TO COURTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB555
Short Form; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB556
Short Form; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB557
Short Form; Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB558
Short Form; Firearms
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB559
Short Form; Penal Code
RELATING TO PENAL CODE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB560 SD2
DLIR; Workforce Development Council; Workforce Development Division
RELATING TO LABOR.
Transfers the Workforce Development Division from being directly part of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Workforce Development Council, an entity that is administratively attached to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Takes effect of 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
LBT, WAM |
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SB561
Short Form; Public Employment
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB562
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB563
Short Form; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB564
Short Form; Military Affairs
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB565
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/30/2023- The committee(s) on PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-01-23 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB566
Short Form; Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB567
Short Form; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB568
Short Form; Transportation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB569
Short Form; Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB570
Short Form; Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB571
Short Form; Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB572 SD2 HD2 CD1
HDOA; Agriculture; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB573 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Board of Directors; Membership; UH4
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Removes the representative from the University of Hawaii from the board of directors of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Prohibits the University of Hawaii representative from serving on the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's board of directors as an at-large member. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
EET |
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SB574
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB575
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB576 SD3 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Government; Comptroller; Travel Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires reports of official out-of-state and intrastate travel by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, including the judiciary and University of Hawaii, to be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website. Creates an exception for sensitive personal information. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- 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). |
KANUHA |
LGO, FIN |
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SB577
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB578 SD3 HD1
ATG; ERS; Retirees; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Benefits; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult to fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KANUHA |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB579
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB580 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; DBEDT; DLNR; Transfer
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Transfers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB581
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB582 SD2 HD1 CD1
Wildfires; Reports; Emergency Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 010, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB583
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB584
Condominiums; Proxy Voting; Association Meetings; Condominium Boards
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROXY VOTING.
Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole. Removes the authority of a board to use association funds to solicit proxies as part of the distribution of proxies. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB377 |
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SB585
Condominiums; Association; Expenditures; Approval
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits a condominium board from expending association funds in an amount of $10,000 or greater without first obtaining approval from the association. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
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SB586 SD2 HD1
Mufflers; Exhaust System; Motorcycle; Moped; Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Inspection; Motor Vehicle Repair; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Increases the maximum fine for violating noisy muffler and exhaust system laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
HB468 |
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SB587 SD2 HD1
Noisy Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers; Fine Increase; Probable Cause; Police Officer
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessively noisy muffler is evidence of a violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB589
Amplified Sounds; Noise Disturbances; Waikiki; Restriction; Fines; Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Makes unlawful for any person to play, use, operate, or otherwise permit a sound amplifier that creates a noise disturbance within thirty feet of a hotel, detached dwelling, or multi-family dwelling in Waikiki between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Establishes civil fines and criminal penalties for violations. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB177 |
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SB590
DOH; Noise Control; Amplified Sound; Excessive Noise
RELATING TO NOISE.
Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KIM, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB323 |
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SB591 SD1
Illegal Gambling Businesses; Prohibited
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA |
HB375 |
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SB592
Emergency Hospitalizations; Mental Illness; Substance Use Disorders; Assessments; Surrogates; Guardians
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires certain patients subject to emergency hospitalization to be assessed to determine whether a surrogate or guardian is needed to make appropriate health care decisions for the patient. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
HHS, CPN |
HB1122 |
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SB593
Condominium Associations; Condominium Upkeep; Ordinances; County Codes; Conformance
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires associations to maintain and operate the property to ensure conformance with all laws, ordinances, and rules. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Kidani |
CPN |
HB376 |
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SB594
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Mediation; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the sunset date of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, that allowed for voluntary binding arbitration for condominium related disputes and amended the conditions for mediation. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
CPN |
HB381 |
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SB595
Executive Office on Aging; Alzheimer's Disease; Public Health Campaign; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the executive office on aging to create an Alzheimer's disease public health campaign. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB278 |
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SB596
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Covered Employer
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Amends the definition of "covered employer" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
HB379 |
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SB597 SD1
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans; Income Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB825 |
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SB598
Counties; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Keohokalole, Kidani, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB600
Insurance; Breast Cancer Detection; Covered Service; Digital Mammography; Breast Tomosynthesis
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Increases the categories of women required to be covered for mammogram screenings. Requires the existing health insurance mandate for coverage of low-dose mammography to include digital mammography and breast tomosynthesis. Defines "digital breast tomosynthesis". Requires health care providers to be reimbursed at rates accurately reflecting the resource costs specific to each service, including any increased resource cost after 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB663 |
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SB601 SD1
SPRB; Hawaii Pacific Health ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB660 |
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SB603
Educational Disruption; Alternative Education Program; High School Graduation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows students who experienced educational disruption to graduate high school through enrollment in an accepted alternative education program and participation in certain activities approved by the department of education. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, JDC |
HB658 |
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SB604
Abortion; Reproductive Health Care Services; Information; Privacy; Protection
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits state and county employees and officers from providing reproductive health care services patient information or expending state resources in furtherance of another state's investigation or proceeding that seeks to impose civil, criminal, or professional liability upon a person or entity related to reproductive health care services. Prohibits any person from being compelled to provide reproductive health care services patient information. Prohibits any persons from being disqualified from licensure or subject to discipline by a Hawaii board of professional licensure for providing reproductive health care services. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB605
Department of Education; Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind; Charter Schools; Deaf and Blind Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
Requires the Department of Education to meet with Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind stakeholders and members of the Hawaii deaf community regarding the development of a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
EDU, JDC |
HB830 |
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SB606 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT/ECD, FIN |
HB935 |
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SB607
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Instructional Materials; National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard; National Instructional Materials Access Center; Department of Education
RELATING TO ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for the purposes of providing instructional materials to eligible students in a timely manner and requires the Department of Education to coordinate with the National Instructional Materials Access Center. Authorizes the Department to assist non-public elementary and secondary school and alternative educational program in obtaining accessible instructional materials. Requires all elementary schools, secondary schools, and alternative educational programs to provide eligible students with accessible instructional materials, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services at the same time print instructional materials are provided to other students. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB608 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Prescription Drug Label Information; Accessibility; Pharmacies; Board of Pharmacy; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug label information to individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading standard printed prescription drug container labels and inform the public that prescription drug label information is available in alternate accessible formats for individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading prescription drug container labels. Requires the Board of Pharmacy to adopt certain rules by December 31, 2023. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC |
HB218 |
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SB609 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of an unspecified amount per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB818 |
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SB610
Deaf and Blind Task Force; American Sign Language; Recognition
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
CAI, JHA, CPC |
HB834 |
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SB611
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Public Utilities Commission; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Program
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to use Universal Service Fund moneys to provide free telecommunications access to certain information for individuals with print disabilities. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB933 |
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SB612 SD1 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animal; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires that a written disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates or identification tags for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal or the item does not qualify as an item for a service animal and that knowingly misrepresenting an emotional support animal may be a violation. Establishes penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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 voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB871 |
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SB613
State Legislature; Legislative Access; Remote Legislative Committee Hearings; Remote Testimony; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
Requires each house of the Legislature to establish by its rules, procedures that enable the Legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony". |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1222 |
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SB614 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Department of Human Services; Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Ho‘opono Services for the Blind Branch; Working Group; Implementation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
Require the Department of Human Services to: establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program that supplements existing statewide services by providing training and other services to neighbor island residents who are blind or visually impaired; establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program Working group and submit a pilot program implementation plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024; and submit a report on the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program to the legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB870 |
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SB615
Education; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; Epinephrine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB616
Counties; HDOT; Mass Transit Fares; Fare Increases; Transit-Based Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM . |
FEVELLA |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB617
Hawaiian Flag; United States Military
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Requires all United States military reservations and military training facilities in the State to display the Hawaiian flag. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HWN/PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
HWN/PSM, JDC |
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SB618 SD1
DAGS; State Permit Pilot Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish a five-year State Permit Pilot Program to process building and infrastructure permits for the construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands in the wildfire disaster declaration area. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM |
HB1206 |
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SB619
Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Ewa Beach; Kapolei; Waianae
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in the Ewa Beach area, Kapolei area, or Waianae area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction during which the defendant shall be prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB620
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB621
Firearms; Concealed Carry; Open Carry; Licensing; Place To Keep; Repeal
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC CARRYING OF FIREARMS.
Provides that Hawaii is a "constitutional carry" state. Repeals the licensing procedure set forth in section 134-9, HRS, under which county police chiefs have the discretion to decide whether an applicant may receive a license to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a pistol or revolver and ammunition therefor. Authorizes a person who is a United States citizen aged 21 or older to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a firearm and ammunition therefor without any requirement to demonstrate a special need for self-defense, provided that certain other conditions are met. Repeals "place to keep" provisions of the HRS. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB622
Public Lands; Negotiation; Public Auction
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB623
Energy Bill Assistance; DHS; Hawaii Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program; PUC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii low-income home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist low-income households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to assess ratepayers a percentage fee to fund the program. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
CPN, WAM |
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SB624
Aloha Stadium Replacement; Bonds; Director of Finance
RELATING TO AN ALOHA STADIUM REPLACEMENT.
Prohibits the Director of Finance from issuing general obligation bonds to fund the design, development, or construction of a stadium facility that replaces Aloha Stadium. Prohibits any moneys in the Stadium Development Special Fund from funding the design, development, or construction of a stadium facility that replaces Aloha Stadium. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EET, WAM |
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SB625
Motor Carrier Vehicles; Inspection; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES.
Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB626
DOH; Tires; Tire Retailers; Inventory; Database
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to TCA, CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB627 HD2
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows an election candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to use campaign funds for the candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
JHA, FIN |
HB555 |
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SB628
Weed Whacker; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions
RELATING TO NOISE.
Makes it unlawful for any non-government entity or agent thereof to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, except between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on most days. Defines weed whacker. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB228 |
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SB629 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Contracts; Marketing; Hawaii Convention Center; Authority; Powers
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
TOU, FIN |
HB229 |
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SB630
Whole House Water Filter Systems; Income Tax Credits
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
HB543 |
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SB631
Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the requirement that the governor shall only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. |
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2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB231 |
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SB632
Feral Chickens; Animal Eradication Program; Pilot Program; Special Local Need Registration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Establishes a 5-year pilot program within the Department of Health to eradicate feral chickens in the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a special local need registration to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB633
Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Electronic; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Tourism Authority
RELATING TO REGULATION OF IMPORTATION.
Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB544 |
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SB634
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Definition; Biomass
RELATED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/EET, CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB635
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB444 |
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SB636 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Hawaii Environmental Legacy Commission; Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a Visitor Green Fee Program to collect fees from nonresidents via a license to use state natural and cultural resources, to be used for the protection, restoration, and care of Hawaii's natural, cultural, and outdoor recreational resources and build the resilience of these resources against the impacts of climate change and local threats. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy commission to rank project applications and make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources concerning the allocation of Visitor Green Fee Program Funds. Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Legacy Special Fund. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB637 SD1 HD2 CD1
Commercial Hemp Processing; Structures and Buildings; Registration Applications
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires persons applying to register as hemp processors to include with their application form documentation that the processing does not include heat or volatile compounds or gases under pressure, such as cold-water extraction and is exempt from certain building permit and building code requirements, or documentation that the planned hemp processing operation is in a food hub or agricultural park. (CD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC |
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SB638
Department of Human Services; Protective Custody; Imminent Harm; Parental Rights
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purposes of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer assuming protective custody without a court order of a child to provide to the Department of Human Services a written report detailing the officer's observations justifying the immediate removal of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice to a child's parent of the parent's rights when conducting certain investigations. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
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SB639
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Public Outreach and Education; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to retain experts to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to provide necessary information to educate homeowners to meet the State's statutory January 1, 2050, cesspool conversion deadline. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB640 SD1
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB641
Agricultural Enterprises; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes an agricultural enterprise program. |
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2/7/2023- The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-08-23 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB642
Parental Rights; Fundamental; Protection
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Establishes the Parental Rights Protection Act, which makes the liberty of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of a parent's child a fundamental right. Prohibits the State, counties, or any political subdivision thereof from infringing on the fundamental right without demonstrating a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
GABBARD |
HHS, JDC |
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SB643
Housing Development; HHFDC; Conservation District; Preservation District
RELATING TO ZONING EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to comply with various development statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules when developing on lands of the state conservation district or a county preservation district. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB644
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; EIS; Preservation District; Conservation District
RELATING TO PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or an eligible developer to prepare an environmental impact statement for any proposed housing project on lands zoned as preservation or conservation by the applicable county. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HOU/AEN/WTL, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
HOU/AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB839 |
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SB645
Department of Health; Mold Information and Awareness Program; Mandatory Disclosures; Mold Inspection and Treatment Reviews; Public Awareness Campaign
RELATING TO MOLD.
Establishes the mold information and awareness program administered by DOH. Requires mandatory disclosure of the presence of mold as part of any sale, transfer, or rental of residential, commercial, or industrial property. Requires DOH to conduct reviews every five years on mold identification and remediation technology or treatment techniques. Requires the director of health to establish a public awareness campaign. Requires disclosure forms for the sale of residential real property to include a notice to buyers about the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires a landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf to disclose the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires DOH to study the adverse effects of mold on humans and report to the legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM . |
GABBARD, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB210 |
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SB646 SD1 HD1
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental ginger producers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, FIN |
HB306 |
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SB647 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to extend the lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is twenty-five acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons. (SD1) |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB648 SD1
Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; Aquaculture Veterinarian; Department of Agriculture; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer an aquaculture disease diagnostic laboratory. Appropriates funds for the laboratory. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Agriculture. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB649
Packaging Waste Reduction; Hawaii Zero Waste Initiative Program; Packing Reduction and Reuse Program; Department of Health; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Packaging Waste Special Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PACKAGING WASTE.
Requires the Department of Health, with assistance from each county, to develop a statewide needs assessment to determine resources necessary to reduce packaging waste by seventy per cent from the baseline amount. Requires the Department of Health to establish an advisory council by 1/1/2024 to advise the Department on how to structure a producer-funded packaging waste reduction and reuse program. Requires the Department of Health to: (1) develop a packaging waste reduction and reuse program by December 31, 2025, and (2) publish and implement a packaging waste reduction and reuse plan, beginning July 1, 2026. Establishes the Packaging Waste Special Fund. Makes appropriations. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB650 SD1
Feasibility Study; Aquaculture Park; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB651
Hemp Product; Cannabinoid-Infused Food Product; Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol
RELATING TO HEMP.
Amends the definition of "hemp product" to exclude delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Prohibits the sale of food products and hemp products that contain delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Allows the sale of food products infused with cannabinoid, hemp extract, hemp derivatives, or other hemp products. Allows the sale of hemp leaves and hemp floral material. Requires the identity statement used for labeling or advertising of hemp products to clearly identify the hemp's place of origin. Effective 6/29/2023. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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SB652 SD1 HD1
Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-lined Spittlebug; Feral Chickens and Pigs; Pilot Program; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to mitigate and control infestations of the two-lined spittlebug, undertake recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug, and establish a five-year pilot program to mitigate and control the significant increase in the population of feral chickens and pigs throughout the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
AGR, FIN |
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SB653
NELHA; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; HOST park; Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Appropriates funds to improve and maintain the NELHA in its mission to develop and diversify the Hawaii economy by providing resources and facilities for energy and ocean-related research, education, and commercial activities in an environmentally sound and culturally sensitive manner. |
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1/31/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
EET, WAM |
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SB654
Department of Education; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Electric Transportation; Locally Sourced Food
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish long-term targets to locally source sixty per cent of school meals and zero-emission vehicle goals as part of the Sustainable Schools Initiative. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
AEN/EDU, WAM |
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SB655 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Cultivation
RELATING TO HEMP.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
AGR, JHA |
HB1421 |
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SB656
Bicycles; Traffic Safety; Right Turn Only Lanes
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
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SB657
Climate Equity; Social Vulnerability to Climate Change; Database; Data Portal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii to the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission and the accompanying guide. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the maintenance and updating of the data portal. |
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2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB441 |
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SB658
Visitor Green Fee Program; License; Penalties; Environmental Legacy Commission; Visitor Green Fee Special Fund; Grants; DLNR; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements and awarding grants from the visitor green fee special fund for the protection, restoration, enhancement, care, and increased resilience of Hawaii's natural and outdoor recreational resources. Appropriates fund for the establishment of the environmental legacy commission and a strategic plan. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the progress of the program. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB442 |
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SB659
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. |
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2/1/2023- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC. |
GABBARD |
EET, CPN/JDC |
HB85 |
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SB660 SD2 HD1
HDOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Healthy Soils Program within the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB661
Energy; Renewable Energy; Feasibility Study; Strategic Plan; Renewable Dependability; Hawaii State Energy Office; Meteorological Forecast; University of Hawaii; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a feasibility study on the State's ability to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2045 and to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop a strategic plan that outlines benchmarks to achieve a one hundred per cent renewable energy portfolio standard and to submit the strategic plan to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
GABBARD |
EET, WAM |
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SB662 SD1
Capital Improvement Project; Honalo Marshalling Yard; Department of Agriculture; Ulu Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HONALO MARSHALLING YARD.
Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. (SD1) |
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2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB663
Agriculture; Education; Coordinator; Position; University of Hawaii at Manoa; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB664
Ethics; Standards of Conduct; Gifts; Elected Officials; Employees
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Prohibits state elected officials from accepting or receiving gifts in relation to their official duties. Requires the several counties to adopt ordinances or rules to impose similar prohibitions on county elected officials. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the county's compliance with this Act. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC. |
AWA |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
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SB665
DOE; Opioid Antagonist; Classrooms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
AWA |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB888 |
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SB666
Landscaping; Fruit Trees; Harvest; Indemnification
RELATING TO TREES.
Requires the State, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. |
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2/9/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
AWA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB667 SD2 HD1
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Fundraising; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 6/30/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB668 SD2 HD1
Physical Therapy Compact; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Rules; Criminal History Record Checks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT.
Adopts the physical therapy compact effective 7/1/3025. Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Requires applicants for physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure to submit a full set of electronic fingerprints for criminal history record checks and authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct these criminal history record checks. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
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3/24/2023- Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, McKelvey, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB669 SD2
Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Regulatory Authority; Medical Cannabis; Taxation
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes regulations for the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Decriminalizes and regulates small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Establishes taxes for cannabis sales. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB670
Nurse Licensure Compact
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN |
HB667 |
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SB672 SD1
Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Individuals with a Disability and Families; Incentive Payments; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeal language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorize the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners . Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
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SB673 SD1 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Terminally Ill Qualifying Patients; Working Group; Health Care Facilities
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Establishes a terminally ill qualifying patient medical cannabis use working group to study the feasibility of the medical use of cannabis by terminally ill qualifying patients in health care facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lamosao voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB957 |
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SB675
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
EDU, WAM |
HB54 |
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SB676
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN, WAM |
HB898 |
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SB677 SD1
Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2025. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the Board of Psychology to implement prescriptive authority privilege for certain clinical psychologists. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB678
Conveyance Tax; Exemptions; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Homeless Services Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rates. Exempt the conveyance tax on property with a restriction on increasing the rental price or resale price above any increase in the consumer price index for at least thirty years. Removes the maximum disposition caps of the conveyance tax allocated to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and Legacy Land Use Conservation Fund. Allocates ten per cent of the conveyance tax for homeless services and supportive housing. Creates the Homeless Services Fund. |
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2/7/2023- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
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SB679
Oral Health; Public Dental Health; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve oral health infrastructure in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kim |
HHS, WAM |
HB617 |
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SB680
Historic Preservation; Ahu o Laka State Monument; Kaneohe Bay
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Establishes the Ahu o Laka State Monument. Prohibits certain activities at the Ahu o Laka State Monument. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL, WAM |
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SB681
CIP; 24th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAM |
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SB682 SD1 HD2
Animal Fur Products; Trade; Prohibition; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB683
Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Public Utilities Commission; Demand Response Activities
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Clarifies that certain demand response programs and related activities count toward the portfolio standards. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB193 |
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SB684
Insurance; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Behavioral Health; Telephonic Services; Telehealth
RELATING TO TELEPHONIC SERVICES.
Conforms existing Medicaid requirements to health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover services provided through telehealth, including by way of an interactive telecommunications system. Defines "interactive telecommunications system" to match the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule. |
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2/15/2023- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Shimabukuro, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LBT/HHS, CPN |
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SB685
Brandishing a Firearm; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Dela Cruz |
PSM, JDC |
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SB686
State Health Functional Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to update the State Health Functional Plan. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
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SB687 SD1
Liquor; Malt Beverages; Wine; Small Craft Producer Pub; License; Limits
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Increases the amount of malt beverages, wine, and alcohol that a small craft producer pub licensee may produce during the license year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB688
Elections; Ballots; Ballot Questions; Recount
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that a recount of all ballots cast for any election shall occur if the official tabulation of all of the returns for that office or ballot question reveals that there is a difference equal to or less than one hundred votes, one-quarter of one per cent of the total number of ballots cast for the contest, or the margin of error for the tabulation method utilized, whichever is greater. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB689
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine, subject to a matching funds requirement. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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SB690 SD2
Fluorescent Lamps; Mercury-Containing Lighting; Sales; Compact Fluorescent Lamps; Linear Fluorescent Lamps; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC |
HB192 |
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SB692 SD1
Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support wide-ranging initiatives for student success. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB693 SD1 HD2
Auditor; Impact Study; Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Requires the auditor to conduct an assessment on the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for care provided by a participating registered pharmacist practicing within the scope of the pharmacist's license. Requires a report to the legislature before the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LEE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB694
Penal Code; Caregivers; Financial Exploitation; Elder Abuse; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, JDC |
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SB695
HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Allows the department of agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less, located in a county with a population of less than 500,000, and in active agricultural production. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Re-Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB56 |
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SB697
Volunteer Firefighters; Compensation Benefits; Method of Calculation
RELATING TO COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB58 |
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SB698
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Agricultural Facilities; Task Force ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a task force to create a master plan for agricultural facilities at ports of transportation for the purpose of moving commodities to market. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, WAKAI, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB699 SD2 HD1
State Capitol Tours; Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB700
Department of Education; School Food Services; Utilities; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR UTILITIES AND SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES.
Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education to address the anticipated budget shortfall in utilities and school food services. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIDANI, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIM |
EDU, WAM |
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SB701
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB702
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; K-12 Coursework; Professional Development
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, AWA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
EDU, WAM |
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SB703
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Small Business Innovation Research Program. |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB704
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; State Small Business Credit Initiative Program; COVID-19; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB705
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Assistance Program. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
EET, WAM |
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SB706 SD1
Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Creates the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program to be administered by the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in coordination with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective January 6, 2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB707
Water Carriers; Records; Fireworks
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires water carriers to keep records of persons who retrieve fireworks from a terminal facility. Requires water carriers to provide an annual compilation of persons who retrieve fireworks from a terminal facility to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for violations. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
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SB708 SD1
Fireworks; Possession; Use; Fireworks Possession Special Fund; County Police Departments; Climate Change Mitigation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Sets fines for possession and use of fireworks. Establishes the Fireworks Possession Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to county police departments and for climate change mitigation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB709 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; DCCA; DOTAX ($)
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Appropriates funds to the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the wind resistance retrofit tax credit program. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 1/1/2029. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
CPN, WAM |
HB753 |
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SB710 SD2 HD1
UH; Windward Community College; Education; Incarcerated Women; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates moneys for an education and reentry program for incarcerated women. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
CMV, FIN |
HB1129 |
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SB711 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice; Corrections; Inmates; Programming; Gender Parity; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER PARITY IN PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice as a grant to conduct a study of all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Keith-Agaran |
CMV, FIN |
HB1131 |
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SB713
Autism; Home and Community-based Services; Medicaid; Ann and Kelii's Law; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Task Force
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force to review policy issues and opportunities relating to the navigation, access, and coverage of medicaid services by individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and make a recommendation on whether a waiver or other approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is necessary to ensure accessibility of certain services for individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
HHS, CPN |
HB897 |
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SB714
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Special Fund; Task Force
RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the department of human services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the department of health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB900 |
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SB715
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
WAKAI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY |
HLT, JHA |
HB899 |
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SB716
DOE; Aquatic Safety Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI |
EDU, WAM |
HB601 |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Tax Law; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor tax laws and liquor laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
CPC |
HB374 |
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SB718
Collective Bargaining Units; Hawaii State Teachers Association; State Public Charter Schools
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Clarifies teachers and other personnel of state public charter schools are members of the same collective bargaining unit as their Department of Education counterparts. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Dela Cruz |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
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SB719
Office of Information Practices; Guidance; Opinion; Ruling; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Gives the Office of Information Practices the discretion to resolve disputes about open records or open meetings either through an opinion or, when the opinion would likely be in favor of the agency, through informal written guidance. Appropriates funding for the Office of Information Practices to hire two new full-time positions for a Legal Assistant and Attorney. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB720 SD1
Government Records; Disclosure; Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Adds an exception to mandatory disclosure of government records for deliberative and pre-decisional government inter-agency or intra-agency records concerning an agency decision about a government action. From July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, requires agencies to report their use of the exception to the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
GVO, JDC |
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SB721
Minors; Child Custody; Best Interests of the Child; Spousal Support Orders
RELATING TO PARENTAL PARITY.
Requires the court to consider frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with each parent when awarding custody of a minor child, unless the court finds that one or both parents are unable to act in the best interests of the child, and to make certain findings in the custody order. Requires the court to consider any necessary reduction in employment due to the needs of a dependent child and wasting of assets when ordering spousal support and maintenance. Establishes that in the division and distribution of property as a result of a divorce, any value given for a joint investment or asset is presumed to be a joint gift except for inheritance assets. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB722 SD2 HD1
Workforce Safety and Health Special Fund; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH.
Establishes the workforce safety and health special fund. Directs certain fees and penalties to be deposited into the special fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB723
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB724 SD2 HD1
DHRD; Technology Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the enhancement of technology resources for the Department of Human Resources Development and for positions in the Department. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- 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) Perruso excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB725 SD2 HD2
DHRD; Teleworking; Telework Monitoring System; Pilot; Annual Report; Manager Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORKING.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the department of human resources development to submit an annual report to the legislature on the telework policies of the executive branch. Establishes requirements for a pilot telework monitoring system to assess the productivity of telework employees. Appropriates funds for the annual report, pilot telework monitoring system, positions to manage the pilot telework monitoring system, and manager training. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Ihara |
LGO, FIN |
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SB727
Certified Public Accountants; Board of Public Accountancy
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a practice privilege to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the board of public accountancy. Sunsets on 6/30/2025. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
HB797 |
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SB728
Pollution; Noise Pollution; Air Pollution; Two-Stroke Engines; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Department of Health
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, JDC |
HB1147 |
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SB730 SD2 HD1
Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by providing fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) aquaculture coordinator biologist VI position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- 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). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
WAL, FIN |
HB765 |
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SB733 SD1 HD1
OHA; Native Hawaiian Cultural Centers; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a feasibility study on establishing Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit a report of its study findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB1434 |
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SB734 SD1
Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
JHA/WAL, FIN |
HB764 |
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SB735 SD1 HD2
Water Rights; Commercial Kalo Farming; Native Hawaiian Practices; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, AWA, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB621 |
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SB736 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Residential Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Kakaako. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on the parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/1/2023- The committee on WAM/JDC has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 03-03-23 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole |
WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB737
Hawaiian Language Medium Education Program; Ka Papa Kaiapuni; Kaiapuni Schools; Department of Education; Board of Education; University of Hawaii; Kindergarten Entry Assessment
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to develop a Hawaiian Language Medium Education Kindergarten Entry Assessment to be administered by the Department of Education, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB738 SD2 HD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease Awards; Successorship Claims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer a lease award program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are at least sixty years old or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Authorizes qualified successors of certain beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within a certain time. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Effective 3/22/2075. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, AWA, FEVELLA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB740 SD1
Native Hawaiian Caucus; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiary List; Database; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an assessment and report on the feasibility of digitizing its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a report to the Legislature by 7/1/2024. Appropriates moneys. (SD1) |
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2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Kidani |
HWN, WAM |
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SB741 SD2
Native Hawaiian Caucus; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lessees; Waiting List
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
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3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Kidani, McKelvey |
JHA, FIN |
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SB742 SD1
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Educational Support Associate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB744 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Administrative Rules; Coffee Leaf Rust
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Awa, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB745 SD1 HD2
Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Awa, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB747
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent after 7/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
KANUHA, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN, CPN |
HB259 |
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SB748
Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches. |
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2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
AEN, WAM |
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SB749 SD1
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Legislative Reference Bureau; Public Access Room; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires the Public Access Room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the Public Access Room with respect to the outreach and engagement program. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
HB1192 |
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SB750
Civic Education; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions, one of which shall be grant funded. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB741 |
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SB751
Early Childhood Education; Scholarship; University of Hawaii; Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
Establishes the Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in the Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program. Appropriates funds. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB752 SD1 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; State Office Buildings; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- 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). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB753 SD2 HD1
Ally's Law; The Restroom Access Act; Retail Establishments; Customer Access to Employee Toilet Facilities; Eligible Medical Condition
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires retail establishments with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours under certain conditions. Establishes fines. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Moriwaki |
JHA, CPC |
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SB754
Behavioral Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii County; Kau District; Needs Assessment; Report
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to partner with a nonprofit organization in the Kau District in the County of Hawaii to conduct a needs assessment to determine the demand for and access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services in Kau. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB755 SD2 HD1
Disabled Individuals; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025 focused on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- 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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
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SB756 SD1
Economic Development; Access to Local Food Act; Cottage Food Operations; Department of Health; Permit; Rules
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1) |
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3/15/2023- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB520 |
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SB757
Emergency Medical Services; Department of Health; Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB758
Health Insurance; Oocyte Cryopreservation; In Vitro Fertilization
RELATING TO FAMILY PLANNING.
Beginning with policies issued on or after 1/1/2024, requires health insurance policies to cover oocyte cryopreservation in certain circumstances. Removes the one-time benefit limitation for in vitro fertilization, and requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least two years' duration rather than five years'. |
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1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB760 SD1
Board of Psychology; Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Prescribing Psychologists; Report
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB761
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Health Care Providers
RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Beginning July 1, 2024, provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services performed by health care providers. |
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2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Awa, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB762 SD1
Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025 and dissolve on June 30, 2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB763 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; State Fees; County Fees; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects under certain circumstances from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except fees and costs payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the rates and fees of the various boards of water supply. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB765
County Building Permit, Inspection, and Certificate of Occupancy Requirements; Exemption; State Projects; Notice to Counties; County Review and Comments
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
Exempts state projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain conditions. Requires the state agency responsible for the state project to submit for review and comments, a building permit exemption notice to the county in which the state project is located. Requires the county to review and submit written comments regarding the state project within thirty days of its receipt of notice and if on the thirty-first day, written comments are not provided, the state project may proceed. Requires the counties to adopt ordinances. Defines building permit, state agency, state lands, and state project. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro |
PSM/GVO, JDC |
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SB766 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing; Third Party Consultants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay for the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant. Allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the third party fee requirement. Requires the Department to publish a draft of its proposed rules within one year and within one year thereafter, present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
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2/3/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB767
Public Records; Vital Statistics; Requests; Suspension Prohibited
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances. |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Awa, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB768
Compact of Free Association; Department of Motor Vehicles; Citizens; Interpreter Services Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Requires each county's Director of Finance, in consultation with the County Examiner of Drivers, to establish an Interpreter Services Program to assist Compact of Free Association citizens with utilizing the services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles of each county. Appropriates funds. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to TCA/GVO, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB769
Counties; District Boundary Amendments; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.
Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz |
WTL/GVO, JDC |
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SB770 SD1
Grant-in-Aid; County of Hawaii; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
HB169 |
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SB771
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Awa, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki |
WTL, JDC |
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SB772 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Program; Carrying Capacity; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB773
Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of 10,000 or more acres to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters or onto state lands. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules as necessary for the purposes of this provision. |
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2/27/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/JDC |
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SB774
Animals; Ownership; Unbranded
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Establishes ownership of any cow, horse, mule, donkey, sheep, goat, or swine, not marked or branded, and running wild on public lands to any person who intentionally feeds the animal. |
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1/25/2023- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
DECOITE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB775 SD1 HD2
Hunting Guides; Private Land; Annual Reports; DLNR; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner, occupier, holder, or duly appointed agent of the private land, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions and other information as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Awa, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB776
Board of Agriculture; Members; Molokai; Lanai
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by requiring representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. |
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2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, Awa, Elefante, Kanuha, Kidani, Richards, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB777 SD2 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
DECOITE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB778
Investigative; Hotline; Molokai; Environment; Department of Health; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS.
Establishes and funds an environmental investigative hotline pilot project through the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to implement and manage an investigative hotline for Molokai residents to report environmental concerns on Molokai. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) investigator on the island of Molokai to investigate environmental concerns. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, RICHARDS, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB779
Time Sharing Plans; Disclosure Statements; Encumbrances
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
Amends the information required to be in a time share disclosure statement, under certain circumstances. Requires developers to submit copies of supplementary plan documents of the time share plan. Allows for submission of certain documents in electronic form. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, CPN. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
EET, CPN |
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SB780
Office of the Auditor; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Audit; Brand Management and Support Services
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and financial audit of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, specifically relating to the Request for Proposals regarding destination brand marketing and management services to the State for the United States major market area. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
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SB781 SD2 HD2
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Online Building Permitting Tools; Work on Certain Structures; Professional Engineer, Architect, Surveyor, and Landscape Architects; Licensure Exemption
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real time by 1/1/2024. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in territories served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt self-certification for residential and commercial on-site solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Makes the professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensure law inapplicable to work with respect to residential distributed energy resource systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB195 |
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SB782 SD2 HD1
HDOA; Taro Farmers; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TARO.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a grant program in the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB275 |
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SB783
Weighted Student Formula; Small and Remote Schools; Impact; Funding
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB784 SD1 HD2
Airlines; Subsidy; Pilot Program; Molokai Airport; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIRLINES.
Requires the department of transportation to establish and implement a two-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB785
Sustainable Development Goals
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators. |
(S)
2/14/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
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SB786 SD1 HD2
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB787
Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Felony Conviction; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of all of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits. |
(S)
2/8/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIM, RHOADS, WAKAI, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB788
Air Pollution; Department of Health; Vegetative Burning; Green Waste; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
(S)
2/27/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
AEN/JDC |
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SB789
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park; Farm Dwelling; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections. |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on AGR/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kim |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
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SB790
Water Diversion; Water Use Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources; East Maui County
RELATING TO PROTECTION OF STREAMS.
Prohibits dispositions that authorize diverting water from East Maui county streams for commercial purposes, except for existing water uses by the Maui County Department of Water Supply. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AWA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB791 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance to be based on the island of Molokai, and related equipment, and pay related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB792 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Incentives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB793
Electronic Manufacturing Recycling; Amendments; Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Acts; Penalties; Definitions
RELATED TO RECYCLING.
Amends recycling goals under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovering Act so that goals are based upon the manufacturer's overall market share in the State. Amends penalties and definitions. |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB595 |
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SB794
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program; Maui County; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO THE CESSPOOL CONVERSION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes within the Department of Health, a three-year Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program to provide financial assistance to owners of cesspools located in the county of Maui to upgrade or convert their cesspools to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health or connect them to a sewerage system. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE, AWA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Richards |
AEN, WAM |
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SB795 SD2 HD1 CD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Compliance; Cure
RELATING TO TAXES.
Requires productions to provide evidence of reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable requirements to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure requirements for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit within thirty days of receiving the notice. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DECOITE |
ECD, FIN |
HB1314 |
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SB796
General Excise Tax; Produce; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the gross proceeds received by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax. |
(S)
1/25/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB797 SD1 HD2
Time Share Plans; Disclosure Statement; Primary Plan Documents; Supplementary Plan Documents; Material Liens; Title Defects; Encumbrances; Contracted Private Consultant
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
Specifies that primary plan documents be listed in the public disclosure statement of a time share plan. Specifies when supplementary plan documents are to be considered primary plan documents subject to disclosure. Clarifies the manner in which the required disclosure of liens, title defects, or encumbrances on the titles of units may be made. Provides that a review of encumbrances by a contracted private consultant shall be waived upon the certification from the developer that the developer reviewed all encumbrances on title and determined that the time share interest is free and clear of blanket liens or that identifies all blanket liens. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DECOITE |
TOU, CPC |
HB11 |
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SB800 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Employer-Provided Child Care; Employer-Sponsored Child Care
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care for their employees. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
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SB801 SD2 HD1
Qualified Internship Tax Credit; Work-based Learning; DOTAX; DLIR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO QUALIFIED INTERNSHIPS TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a qualified internship income tax credit for employers of qualified interns. Establishes an application and certification process for the tax credit, to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires reports to the Legislature from the Department of Taxation and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB802
Job Creation Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT.
Establishes the job creation tax credit for qualified business firms that create qualified employment positions in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
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SB803
Department of Agriculture; Biodiesel; Biofuels; Sustainable Agriculture; Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOFUELS.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB804
HDOA; Pet Animals; Sanctuaries; Agricultural Lands; Permitted Use
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture to be leased or used for pet animal sanctuaries; provided that the pet animal sanctuary provides a public benefit. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LEE |
AEN, JDC |
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SB805
Lobbying; Lobbyists; Ethics; Definitions
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definitions of "administrative action" and "lobbying" in Chapter 97, HRS. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LEE |
JDC |
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SB806
Board of Education; HSPLS; Review of Materials; Collection Development; Duplicative or Substantially Similar Requests
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Authorizes the state librarian to decline to conduct a requested review of an item within the Hawaii State Public Library System collection if the item was previously reviewed by the system in good faith, the basis for the request is duplicative or substantially similar to the basis for the prior review, the response to the prior review was issued within the last year, and the state librarian determines that it is unlikely that the library's response would differ from response issued for the prior request. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
LEE |
EDU, JDC |
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SB807
Cannabis; Marijuana; Statutes; Criminal Laws; Offenses
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to replace the word "marijuana" and related terms with the term "cannabis" or related terms, as appropriate. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
LEE |
JDC |
HB734 |
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SB808
DOT; Rules; Evidence of Registration; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its administrative rules to repeal any provisions requiring the furnishing of evidence of registration as a condition precedent to receiving a certificate of inspection. |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB739 |
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SB809 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Mobility Rebate Program; Electric Mobility Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Repeals the electric bicycle and electric moped rebate program and electric bicycle and electric moped subaccount of the highway development special fund. Establishes the electric mobility rebate program and electric mobility special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- 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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB810
Traffic Control Devices; Speed Limit Signs; Kilometers Per Hour
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.
Beginning July 1, 2023, requires the Department of Transportation to include the kilometers per hour in a distinct, design, display, and color from the miles per hour shown on all new and replacement speed limit signs. |
(S)
1/31/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB812 SD1
Office of Community Services; Immigrant Services; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRANT SERVICES.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for an immigrant services and access unit within the Office of Community Services. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
LBT, WAM |
HB439 |
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SB815
HTDC; Accelerator Program; Manufacturing and Development Program; Research and Development Program; Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes an accelerator program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Amends the reporting requirements for Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's manufacturing and development program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding the outcomes of the research and development program. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB816
Computer Science; Department of Education; Graduation Requirements; Teacher Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Allows students to complete computer science courses as a substitute for science credits at the high school level to count towards graduation requirements. Requires a computer science course credit as a graduation requirement at the high school level beginning with the 2030-2031 school year. Appropriates funds for teacher professional development in computer science. |
(S)
2/6/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB503 |
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SB817 HD1
Enterprise Zones; Eligibility; Eligible Business Activities; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP/AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB852 |
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SB818 SD1 HD2
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Department of Agriculture; Aquaculture Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Transfers the business, processing, distribution, and marketing functions of the Aquaculture Program from the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB819
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
HB566 |
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SB820
Historic Properties; Reviews; Third-Party Consultants; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract reviews of certain proposed projects that may affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites to third-party consultants if the department will not be able to complete the review within sixty days. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani |
WTL, WAM |
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SB822 SD2
Creative District; Tax Credit; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Counties
RELATING TO CREATIVE DISTRICTS.
Creates a process for the establishment of a creative district. Establishes a 5-year income tax credit for creative districts. Permits counties to enact incentives for creative districts. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to submit an annual report to the Legislature on creative districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD/CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki |
ECD/CAI, FIN |
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SB823 SD2 HD1
Motor Vehicle Registration; Flatbed Trucks; Exemption
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/30/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB704 |
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SB824 SD2 HD1
DOT; Mooring Lines; Stevedoring Company; Harbors
RELATING TO MOORING LINES.
Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State, except the securing of mooring lines from vessels for purposes of shipyard or boatyard operations necessary for vessel drydocking, hauling, launching, or shifting used in conjunction with other shipyard or boatyard operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/30/2023- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 04-04-23 2:00PM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Awa, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB714 |
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SB825
Startup; Venture Capital; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes the startup agriculture business and farms special fund to provide seed capital for and venture capital investments in private sector projects for startup agricultural businesses and farms. Establishes the value added startups special fund to provide seed capital for and venture capital investments in private sector projects for value added startups. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB826 SD1
School Facilities Authority; DOE; Fund Transfers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Transfers an unspecified sum of general funds previously appropriated to the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to the school facilities special fund. Appropriates moneys from the school facilities special fund in fiscal year 2023-2024. Establishes an appropriation ceiling for the school facilities special fund that is equivalent to the balance of moneys available in the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN, FIN |
HB960 |
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SB827
Hawaiian Language Immersion; Department of Education; Kindergarten Entry Assessment Requirements
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS.
Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
HB962 |
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SB828 SD2
Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.
Establishes a fee for the issuance of an apostille or certification. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to expend moneys in the fund for operational expenses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, FIN |
HB964 |
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SB829 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Broadband Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET, WAM |
HB963 |
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SB831 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Statutory Powers; Property Ownership
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the department of agriculture to acquire property for immediate or future use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
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SB832 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Powers; Land Transfer; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the counties to transfer land to the School Facilities Authority. Exempts the School Facilities Authority from certain assessments and taxes. Authorizes state and county agencies to render services to the School Facilities Authority upon request. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to engage in commercial enterprise activities for the purpose of revenue generation. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to contract to manage leasing and management of housing projects. Establishes a deadline for the transfer of properties to the Department of Education from the City and County of Honolulu required by Act 206, SLH 2017, as amended by Act 272, SLH 2019. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, EDN, FIN |
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SB834
UH; Community Colleges; Workforce Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to support the University of Hawaii community college workforce development programs. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HRE/LBT, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
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SB835
UH; General Fund Budget Appropriation
RELATING TO GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Repeals the requirement that the annual general fund budget appropriation for the University of Hawaii shall be 3 to 5 times the estimated regular tuition and related fee revenues for that year. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB836
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Powers; Condemnation
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire property through condemnation. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, JDC |
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SB837 SD1 HD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Property Acquisition and Disposition; Condemnation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to acquire and hold title to or contract to acquire by grant or purchase real, personal, or mixed property; to clear, improve, and rehabilitate and to sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, dispose, or encumber the property; and acquire property by condemnation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL/ECD, JHA, FIN |
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SB838 SD1
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Vice President; Board of Regents; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Security Officers; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Requires the University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges to report directly to the Board of Regents. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Community Colleges for the continuation of the Hawaii Community College Promise Program and to establish thirty-one full-time equivalent Security Officer positions for the community colleges. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB839 SD2 HD2
PUC; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator Special Fund; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Carryover Balance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Increases the carryover balance of the public utilities commission special fund to $3,000,000 and transfers a portion of that balance to the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB588 |
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SB840
Public Utilities Commission; Water Carriers; Strategic Plan
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires each water carrier to file a strategic plan with the Public Utilities Commission every five years. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
AQUINO |
TCA, CPN |
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SB841
Common Carriers; Water Carriers; Public Utilities Commission; Long Term Leases
RELATING TO WATER COMMON CARRIERS.
Removes the requirement that water common carriers secure prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to enter into long term leases of more than three years and leverage leases. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
AQUINO |
TCA, CPN |
HB24 |
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SB842 SD1
Health Care; Immigrants; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase health care services for certain low-income, uninsured immigrants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB843
Wages; Compensation; Payment of Wages; Paid Time Off; Personal Time Off; Vacation; Holiday
RELATING TO WAGES.
Amends the definition of "wages" to include the payment of any paid time off or personal time off, holiday, sick, or vacation pay earned and payable in accordance with the terms of an employer's policy or a written agreement with the employer. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB844 SD2 HD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
AQUINO |
CAI, FIN |
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SB845 SD1
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Practitioners; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors; Licensure; Continuing Education; Board of Acupuncture; Physician Licensure; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Professional and Vocational Licensing Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Authorizes the Board of Acupuncture to establish an alternative pathway for physician licensure in acupuncture. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to obtain thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to update the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division's internal database. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB846
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Ihara |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB495 |
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SB847
Professional Engineers; Government Experience; Licensure
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Allows a person to be eligible for a license as a professional engineer if the person has completed four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Awa |
LBT, CPN |
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SB848
Mopeds; Registration Fee; Tag; Emblem
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Specifies that the registration fee for mopeds shall not exceed $100 per year, as determined by the counties' director of finance. Specifies that the issuance fee for a tag or emblem shall be no more than $20. |
(S)
1/31/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
HB574 |
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SB849 SD2
Social Services; Monthly Needs Allowance; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Amends the state supplemental payment ceiling for domiciliary care paid to recipients who are eligible for federal supplementary security income or public assistance, or both. Amends the monthly needs allowance for individuals residing in foster homes, care homes, domiciliary homes, and other long-term care facilities. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HUS, FIN |
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SB850
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
EDU, WAM |
HB936, HB1307 |
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SB851
CIP Sixteenth Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixteenth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB852
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Authorizes the state or counties to administer the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Requires fines collected beginning 1/1/2024 for violations on a county highway to be expended for the operation of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with the posted speed limit under the Automated Speed Enforcement System. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB853 SD1
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB854
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Requires the Working Group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the Working Group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Statewide Sustainability Branch. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB856
DCCA; Real Estate Commission; Property Management; Board of Directors; Training and Certification
RELATING TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
Requires each member of a cooperative housing corporation board of directors, planned community association board of directors, and condominium association board to attend a training and certification course provided by the Real Estate Commission within one year of appointment or election or one year of the effective date of the Act. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish and administer a training and certification program to ensure that every board member understands the member's legal and fiduciary obligations pursuant to chapters 421I, 421J, and 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB299 |
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SB857 SD1
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on January 1, 2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB966 |
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SB858 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Qualified Allocation Plan
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects; amend the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan to allow up to twenty per cent of the maximum one hundred twenty points on the application criteria point system to be allocated to projects offering to convey ownership of the completed project to the State or an organization obliged to use all financial surpluses generated by the project to construct more housing; not award additional points for developer fees that are under twelve per cent; and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment into the rental housing revolving fund of past rental housing revolving fund loans. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB859 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes priority for projects that are awarded funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that are owned by the State or an organization obliged to reinvest financial surplus generated by a completed project into a newly constructed housing project. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to amend Hawaii Administrative Rules to award application criteria points to projects that fulfill certain criteria and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment of past State housing loans. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB860
Housing Savings Account System; Department of Budget and Finance; Employees; Employers; Housing Savings Account Board
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the Housing Savings Account System for all employees in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
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SB861 SD2
Housing Savings Account System; LRB; Study; Contract; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to propose and conduct a study of a housing savings account system. Authorizes the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract for services to develop the proposed system and program and conduct a study. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSG/LMG, FIN |
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SB862
Counties; Building Codes; International Accreditation Service
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires that each county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Kidani |
PSM, JDC |
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SB863 SD1
Housing; Developers; Loans; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation and the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for Hawaii residents who will be owner occupants and who own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
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SB864 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds; Affordable Housing; Issuance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's programs to develop housing exclusively for residents of the State who are owner- or renter-occupants and own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB866 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation; Rental Housing Projects; Affordable Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption; Prevailing Wages
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to promote certain labor standards through zoning ordinances. Includes off-site construction of a public work project for purposes of the State's prevailing wage requirements. Allows certain affordable rental housing projects to receive a waiver of county property taxes and various county development fees. Requires that all orders from the governor to set aside public lands for the development of affordable housing projects contain a provision that the construction of the development be subject to the State's prevailing wage requirements. Amends the limit on the type of costs eligible for exemption from the general excise tax for development of affordable rental housing approved or certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- Re-referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HSG, FIN |
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SB867 SD1
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption; Report
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on its inclusionary zoning requirements to the Legislature every year until the Regular Session of 2028. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB868
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Reasonably Priced Housing; Aloha Stadium
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop mixed-use reasonably priced housing at the Aloha Stadium site. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Elefante |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB870
Health Care Providers; Maximum Hours of Service; Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians; Surgeons; Physician's Assistants; Psychologists; Dentists; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Prohibits hospitals and health care facilities to permit or require health care providers to provide services for any period after the health care provider has been on duty for sixteen consecutive hours or an aggregate of eighty hours during any period of seven consecutive days, until the health care provider takes at least ten consecutive hours of time off-duty. Clarifies that the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement will prevail, if in conflict with this prohibition. Defines health care facility, health care provider, and hospital. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT/HHS, JDC |
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SB871 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Executive Director; Board of Directors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, Kidani |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB872
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Exemptions; Income Restrictions; Affordable Housing; Homeownership; Workforce Rentals
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop certain housing projects that are exempt from laws, rules, and ordinances, including income restrictions, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB873
Gender Equity; Wage Gap; Study; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources to contract for a study on the gender pay gap within the government of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
HB736 |
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SB874 SD1
School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
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SB875 SD1
Counties; Civil Fines; Real Property; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property; provided that the county sells the property at not less than the market value of similarly situated properties and that all revenues received from the sale that exceed the amount of the unpaid civil fines are refunded to the property owner. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB498 |
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SB876
Employment Practices; Seats for Employees; Violation; Fines
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires employers to provide employees the right to sit at work when standing is not necessary. Establishes fines. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
CHANG, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
LBT, JDC |
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SB877
Employment Practices; Paid Rest Periods; Paid Meal Periods; Child Labor Law
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires employers to provide certain paid breaks to employees. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
CHANG, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LBT, JDC |
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SB878
Rooftop Solar Installation; Rooftop Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems; New Residential Construction Requirement
RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
Beginning 1/1/2024, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/EET, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM/EET, JDC |
HB327 |
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SB879 SD1 HD1
Unemployment Insurance Division; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Appropriates funds for the retention of employees of the unemployment insurance division of the department of labor and industrial relations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- 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) Perruso excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LGO, FIN |
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SB880
Mental Illness; Emergency Hospitalization; Criteria
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours. |
(S)
3/2/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB421 |
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SB881 SD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; General Obligation Bonds; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
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SB882
Firearms; Permit; Background Check; Concealed Carry; Police
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
HB1124 |
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SB883
Firearms; Sensitive Locations; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the crime of possession of a firearm in a sensitive location as a class C felony. Imposes a duty to inform law enforcement upon contact on concealed and unconcealed carry permit holders. Defines sensitive location. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
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SB884 SD1
Income Tax; Exemption; Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONVERSION.
Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 and ending prior to 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Shimabukuro |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1121 |
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SB885
Nonprofit Corporations; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Quorum; Exception
RELATING TO THE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Makes the quorum and voting requirements of the Nonprofit Corporation Act inapplicable to planned community associations and condominiums. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
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SB886
Condominium Association Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Machine Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Specifies the procedure for condominium association meetings conducted in person and electronically. Clarifies the procedure for electronic, machine, or mail voting. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB887
Condominiums; Elections; Cumulative Voting; Write-In Candidates
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB888
Condominiums; Proxy; Voting; Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time; Statements of Qualification; Electronic Statements
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that the deadline for proxy votes to be delivered to the Secretary for association meetings is 4:30 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Clarifies that any owner seeking nomination to the Association Board and wanting to receive proxy votes can submit a statement of qualifications that shall not exceed one single-sided eight and one-half inches by eleven inches page. Provides flexibility for an owner seeking nomination to the Association Board to provide an Internet Statement of Qualification. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB889
Adult Day Care; Adult Day Health Care; Categorization; Medicaid; Med-QUEST; Reimbursement; Contracts; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to designate a new category of services composed of adult day care and adult day health care for the purposes of Medicaid reimbursement; establish Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates for providers of adult day care and adult day health care of not less than $80 and $95, respectively; establish standard assessment criteria for Medicaid coverage for admitting a candidate to adult day care or adult day health care; and prescribe rules that prohibit managed care organizations contracting with med-QUEST from terminating or modifying an existing provider network contract solely on the basis of a provider's change of ownership or ownership structure. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM |
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SB890
Abortion Care; Reproductive Health; Telehealth; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
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SB891 SD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Accounting and General Services; Public Buildings; Restrooms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB931 |
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SB892
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1180 |
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SB893
Health Care; Insurance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1179 |
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SB895
Health Information; Hawaii Health Data Exchange Framework; Stakeholder Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
Establishes the Hawaii health data exchange framework. Establishes the stakeholder advisory group to assist the department of health in the development of the framework. Requires certain health care organizations to execute a health data sharing agreement by 9/1/2024. Establishes deadlines for certain entities to begin sharing health information. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB517 |
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SB896 SD1
Reproductive Health Care Services; Disclosures; Subpoenas; Agencies; Licensing Authorities; Disciplinary Action; Investigations; Proceedings
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB1427 |
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SB897
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage; Rights (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RIGHT TO MARRY ANY HUMAN BEING AND FOR THAT RIGHT NOT TO BE ABRIDGED BY THE STATE.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide individuals with the right to marry any human being and for that right not to be abridged by the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KANUHA, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB899
Kupuna Caucus; Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB650 |
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SB901
Kupuna Caucus; Department of Health; Inspections; Public Notice; Website; Initial Inspection Visits; Databases; Executive Office on Aging; Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman; County Offices on Aging
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates. |
(S)
2/8/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB651 |
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SB902 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; Caregivers; Workforce; Development; Center; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
HB652 |
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SB903 SD1
Restorative Justice Programs; Department of the Attorney General; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish and support a restorative justice program that, in collaboration with the prosecuting attorney of each county, offers restorative justice opportunities in each county to allow victims and offenders to participate in restorative justice. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA |
JDC, WAM |
HB585 |
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SB904
Judiciary; Offenders; Hawaii's Opportunity Probation With Enforcement Program
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
JDC, WAM |
HB584 |
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SB905
Buildings; Inspections; Structural Integrity; State Building Code
RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Establishes procedures for inspections, preparing inspection reports, and responding to report findings. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, McKelvey |
PSM, WAM |
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SB906
Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Penalties; Multiple Violations
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC |
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SB907
Bicycle Grant Program; High School Students; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BICYCLE GRANT PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish and administer a Bicycle Grant Program for all high school students enrolled at a Department of Education school in grades nine through twelve. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
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SB908
Healthy Ohana Act; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Department of Health; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Imposes a fee for selling sugar-sweetened beverages at the distributor level to be collected by the Department of Health. Establishes a special fund into which revenues are deposited. Establishes a trust fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the special fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Establishes a healthy ohana advisory committee to advise the Department of Health on the administration of the trust fund. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB909
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC/WAM |
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SB910 SD1
Temporary Liquor Licenses; Liquor Sales; Liquor Consumption; Nonprofit Organizations; Public Access Areas; Restrictions
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB912
Department of Human Services; Child Abuse and Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Penitential Communications; Exception
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
Establishes that the exemption from mandatory reporting by members of the clergy does not apply when the clergy member believes that there exists a substantial risk that child abuse or neglect that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, manifesting exceptional depravity, may occur in the reasonably foreseeable future. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC |
HB350 |
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SB913
Fluorescent Lamps; Mercury-containing Lighting; Sales; Compact Fluorescent Lamps; Linear Fluorescent Lamps; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET, CPN. |
RHOADS |
EET, CPN |
HB192 |
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SB914
Standard-based Curriculum; Digital Citizenship; Public Schools; Media Literacy
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in its standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
EDU, WAM |
HB79 |
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SB915
Uniform Probate Code; Guardians; Appointment; Powers
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP.
Amends the Uniform Probate Code to allow courts to appoint emergency guardians for respondents who reside in psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and homeless shelters. Extends the appointment period. Clarifies that guardians may consent to care, treatment, or service over the objection of wards. Sunsets 1/1/2028. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB1154 |
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SB916
DOH; Administration of Treatment Over the Patient's Objection; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Long-acting Psychotropic Medication; Petitions
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes long-acting psychotropic medication to be provided to patients who are subject to emergency examination or hospitalization. Expands the administration of treatment over a patient's objection to include persons in director of health custody at any hospital, subject to an emergency examination, subject of an application for involuntary hospitalization, and subject to a court order regarding fitness to proceed for a criminal trial. Requires orders for treatment over objection proceedings to be expedited. Expands who may file a petition for an order to treat over objection under certain circumstances. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB917 SD3 HD1
State Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
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SB918
Workers' Compensation; Disability Benefits; Death Benefits; Notice by Employer; Medical Benefits; Knowledge of Injury
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB283 |
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SB919
Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examination; Permanent Impairment Rating Examination; Chiropractor; Physician; Mutual Agreement
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified chiropractor or physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial chiropractor or physician to be paid by the employer. |
(S)
2/8/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB920
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Liability Minimums
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
TCA, CPN |
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SB922
Law Enforcement Officers; Reports of Criminal Misconduct; Psychological Screening; Use of Force; Chokehold
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.
Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold. |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB923
Firearms; Lending; Firearm Permit; Firearm Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB912 |
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SB924 SD2 HD1
Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted; 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 Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
HB886 |
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SB925 SD1
Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; Department of Taxation; State Net Worth
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Establishes a wealth asset tax of one percent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Takes effect 03/22/75. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
HB1190 |
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SB926 SD1 HD1
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Authorizes pedestrians to act contrary to the statewide traffic code when a reasonably careful pedestrian would determine that there is no immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB927 SD2
Reapportionment; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD2) |
(S)
3/13/2023- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS, DELA CRUZ, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB1168 |
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SB928
Vehicle Noise; Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force; Department of Health
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES.
Establishes an Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force to determine the impact of emergency response vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise, the effect on public safety, and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights instead of the use of sirens at night. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB1167 |
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SB929 SD1
Department of Transportation; Highways Division; Audit Recommendations; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation Highways Division to implement recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor regarding compliance with federal funding laws and regulations and information technology authentication. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
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SB931
Check Cashers; Elder; Vulnerable Adult; Financial Exploitation
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires check cashers to report suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to check cashing. Provides immunity for good faith reporting. Authorizes a check casher to refuse to cash a check in situations of suspected financial exploitation. |
(S)
2/14/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN/HHS |
HB642 |
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SB932
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Increases shoreline setback requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB771 |
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SB934
CIP; 9th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB935 SD1
Vacation Packages; General Excise Tax; Gambling Addiction Special Fund
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the Gambling Addiction Special Fund within the Department of Human Services for the treatment of gambling addiction for Hawaii residents. Imposes a general excise tax on persons engaged in the arrangement, provision, or sale within the State of vacation packages or other recreational services that promote gambling or gambling devices that is not prohibited by state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB936
Low-income Housing Tax Credits; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Priority; State-Owned Development Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects. |
(S)
2/2/2023- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB937 SD1
Land Use Commission; Decision-making Process
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Reduces the number of days by when the Land Use Commission must act for certain actions related to amendments to district boundaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB670 |
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SB938
Housing; Urban District; County Zoning; Single-family Residential; Duplexes; Triplexes; Fourplexes
RELATING TO HOUSING CAPACITY.
Requires each county to adopt reasonable standards to allow the construction of up to four dwelling units on any land with an urban state land use district classification that is zoned for residential use where a single-family dwelling unit is permitted. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM/HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB672 |
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SB939
Federal Government; Affordable Housing; Surplus Land; Military Facilities
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes as a priority guideline for the provision of affordable housing the use of lands leased to the federal government or under federal government control and that are to be returned to the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB940
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Monthly Benefits; Eligibility; Department of Human Services; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Establishes an additional minimum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit of $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, WAM |
HB740 |
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SB942
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e liquid products. Establishes fines. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB943
School Health Support Staff; Department of Education; Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to fund school health support staff to sustain the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran |
EDU, WAM |
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SB946
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Practitioners; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors; Licensure; Continuing Education
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners, to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to complete continuing education as determined by the board. Allows the board of acupuncture to issue licenses by reciprocity. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, CPN |
HB641 |
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SB947
Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Income Tax Credit; Real Property; Mandatory Disclosures
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires certain information regarding cesspools on real property to be included in seller mandatory disclosures on real property transactions. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM/CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN/HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB440 |
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SB948 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Albizia Trees; Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate the removal of hazardous albizia trees that potentially threaten public and private land. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL, FIN |
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SB949
Hawaii State Hospital; Mental Health Services; Forensic Facility; Psychiatric Services
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires that any secure psychiatric rehabilitation program operated or contracted for by the Department of Health must be a forensic facility. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, WAM |
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SB950
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the GET exemption for unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN, WAM |
HB798 |
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SB951 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Requires a qualified high technology business to be registered to do business in the State and be a small business in order to be eligible for the tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024, to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
ECD, FIN |
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SB952
Childhood Sexual Abuse; Civil Actions; Statute of Limitations; Remedies
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Clarifies provisions related to the statutory limitations on the time periods in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil action. Allows for punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB483 |
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SB953
Continuing Education; Mental Health; Psychologists; Cultural Diversity; Cultural Competence; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity; Health Equity
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.
Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least four hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. Requires psychologists seeking renewal of their license in the State without full compliance with the continuing education requirement to have completed at least seven hours of continuing education in the next licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
LEE, CHANG |
HHS, CPN |
HB484 |
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SB954
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.
Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on any University of Hawaii campus, including the community colleges. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HRE, WAM |
HB481 |
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SB955
Medical Care; Minors; Covered Entity; Licensed Health Care Provider; Consent; Information; Financial Responsibility
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Authorizes licensed osteopathic physicians and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advance practice registered nurses, to provide minor-initiated medical care and services. Requires the licensed health care provider to ensure that the covered entity has been notified that minor-initiated medical care and services should not be disclosed. Requires the covered entity to have policies and procedures established to maintain nondisclosure of the minor-initiated medical care and services to the minor's parent or legal guardian. Authorizes the licensed health care provider to submit a claim to the covered entity for the provision of minor-initiated medical care and services. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB482 |
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SB956
Department of Health; Certificates of Marriage; Issuance; Changes; Gender and Sex Identifiers
RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Provides for the replacement of certificates of marriage for individuals who have changed their gender, sex, and, if applicable, name. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS, JDC |
HB485 |
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SB957
Mobility Management; Implementation; Positions; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, including funding of positions. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB958 SD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Regulatory Framework; Licensure Requirements; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
Establishes a working group to research and explore the idea of establishing a regulatory framework and licensure requirements for school psychologists. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect on 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1116 |
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SB959
University of Hawaii; Pamantasan Council; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council for three full-time equivalent academic and support services specialist positions. |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KIM, AQUINO |
HRE, WAM |
HB968 |
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SB960
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Repeals the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council. Authorizes the Governor to directly appoint members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Effective upon ratification of a constitutional amendment. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB961
DOH; Animal Control; Feral Chickens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKEN CONTROL.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to control the State's feral chicken population. Requires the establishment of a complaint hotline that may be used to report nuisances and health hazards caused by the presence of feral chickens and to request removal of the feral chickens. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
KIM, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB227 |
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SB962 SD1 HD2
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Waiting Rooms; Signage; Medical Cannabis; Cultivation Sites; Registry; Caregivers; Reporting Requirements; Violations
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensing location and clarifies public access to the waiting room. Adds or clarifies requirements for the dispensary program related to signage, permitted types of manufactured cannabis products, supervision of certain personnel while onsite at retail dispensing locations or medical cannabis production centers, annual reporting requirements for DOH, and DOH's education and training program. Clarifies penalties for violations. Establishes the medical cannabis cultivation site registry and imposes fees. Amends the uses of the medical cannabis registry and regulation special fund. Prohibits the cultivation, production, manufacture, possession, distribution, handling, or dispensation of medical cannabis except by specific persons or entities. Restricts the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to twenty, unless an exemption is obtained from DOH. Prohibits the use or receipt of cannabis as compensation for acting as a primary caregiver to a qualifying patient. Establishes annual reporting requirements for DOH regarding the medical cannabis patient registry program. Requires a report from DBEDT. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1218 |
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SB963
State Parks; Parking Lot Operations; Concessions; Bidding Requirements Exemptions
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Exempts parking lot operations at state parks and operation of concessions at certain state parks from the bidding requirements for concessions operating on public property. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB1183 |
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SB964
Hemp Industry Task Force; Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Rural Economic Development
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB965 SD2 HD1
Green Infrastructure; Transportation; Green Transportation Infrastructure Task Force
RELATING TO GREEN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
TRN/EEP, FIN |
HB1278 |
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SB967
Organic Food Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an organic foods production tax credit for farmers investing into the organic certification process. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
AEN, WAM |
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SB969 SD1
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Fines; Private Right of Action; Exceptions
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/1/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
TCA, JDC |
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SB970
DOE; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Electric Transportation
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish zero-emission vehicle goals and plant-based food goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Requires annual report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB971 SD2 HD2
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Student Transportation; Bus Passes; Public High School Students; Charter High School Students; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of education and state public charter school commission to collect certain data on county bus pass usage for public high school and charter high school students. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of education and to the state public charter school commission to provide public high school and charter high school students with bus passes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
EDN, FIN |
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SB972
Motor Carriers; Fines; Penalty
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Increases fines for any operator of a motor vehicle carrier using a vehicle for commercial tour operations who is not registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Increases penalty for any person who advertises as a motor carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
TCA, CPN |
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SB973 SD2 HD1
Rental Motor Vehicles; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires rental vehicle companies using state facilities to pay or reimburse the State to construct new or use existing state electric vehicle charging infrastructure at those facilities, beginning January 1, 2028. Establishes a task force to develop a plan to implement electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support one hundred per cent electric vehicle rental car fleets in the State by 2035. Requires annual reports to the Legislature until the task force ends. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB937 |
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SB974 SD2
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB976
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Liability Minimums
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
TCA, CPN |
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SB977 SD1
Judicial Review; Minimum Terms; Imprisonment; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Allows for judicial review of orders fixing minimum terms of imprisonment. Specifies that in any civil action brought by the petitioner seeking compensation of any kind or nature whatsoever as a result of, related to, or arising from a conviction and imprisonment for crimes for which the person was actually innocent, any recovery will offset, dollar for dollar, the total award made in the civil action against whom claims are asserted. Repeals section 661B-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
HB862 |
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SB978
Firearms; Gun Safety; High Caliber Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Includes any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher, excluding antique pistols and revolvers, and muzzleloaders in the list of prohibited weapons. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB560 |
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SB979
Firearms; Training and Education; License to Carry
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB429 |
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SB980
Firearms; Firearm Industry Members; Standards of Conduct; Liability; Right of Action
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB426 |
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SB981
DOH; Assisted Community Treatment Orders
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS.
Extends the time period that a family court may order continued assisted community treatment. Reduces the time period that a family court needs to determine whether assisted community treatment should continue. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JDC |
HB950 |
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SB982
Assisted Community Treatment; Petition; Interested Parties; Director of Health
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Permits interested parties to request the director of health to file an assisted community treatment petition on behalf of the interested party. Requires final orders for a petition to be filed within thirty days of the date an assisted community treatment petition is filed. Permits the family court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Permits the subject of a petition to stipulate to the proposed order and for the court to enter the stipulated order without an evidentiary hearing. Requires the department of health to report to the legislature on the number of requests for petitions submitted to the director of health. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB1155 |
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SB983
Methadone Clinics; Substance Use Disorder Services Clinics; Registration; Restrictions
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Requires the registration and registration renewal for methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics to be deemed a clinic and for the handling of controlled substances to be contingent upon its location being at least 750 feet away from a school. Gives methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics one year from the effective date of this Act to comply with this Act. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
HB378 |
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SB984
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse if the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Prohibits a mediator from engaging in mediation where there are allegations of domestic abuse unless certain requisites are met. Prohibits a court from requiring mediation in paternity proceedings if there is a temporary restraining order or a protective order in effect and the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Allows the court to order mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse but there is no temporary restraining order or no protective order, under certain circumstances. Replaces the term "family violence" with "domestic abuse" in section 580 41.5, HRS. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB618 |
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SB985
Hawaii Theatre Center; Hawaii State Theatre; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.
Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
RHOADS, Kidani |
TCA, WAM |
HB269 |
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SB986
Taxation; Corporations; Combined Reporting
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB149 |
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SB987 SD1
Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Statewide Education and Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
HHS, WAM |
HB885 |
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SB988
Condominium Associations; Earthquake Insurance
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires associations of condominium owners to purchase earthquake insurance for their entire buildings. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB990 SD2
Traffic Fines; Task Force; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in Hawaii, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB991 SD1
Public Records; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Imposes a cap on costs charged to reproduce certain government records. Waives reproduction costs charged for the first one hundred pages if disclosure serves the public interest. Waives costs charged to duplicate certain government records in an electronic format. Imposes a cap on costs charged to search for, review, and segregate records. Provides for a waiver of fees when a record's disclosure serves the public interest. Appropriates funds for positions within the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB992 SD1
Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2023- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB993
In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Same-Sex Couples; Unmarried Women; Male Infertility; Parity
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least two years rather than five years. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB994
Uhu; Parrotfish; Prohibition; Fishing Ban
RELATING TO UHU.
Prohibits all removal of uhu, also known as parrotfish, from state waters. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
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SB995
General Excise Tax; DOE; Teacher Salaries; Teacher Salary Special Fund; School Facilities Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB996
Water Use; CWRM; Recreational or Ornamental Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER.
Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC |
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SB997
Elections; Top Contributors; Donors; Noncandidate Committee; Identification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires notice and identification of certain top donors who contributed to a noncandidate committee. Changes the requirement of certain information from the schedules filed with the noncandidate committee reports. Removes certain information required for the late contribution report. Increases the amount of disbursement for electioneering communication that is required to be disclosed. Requires noncandidate committees that make only independent expenditures and spend over $10,000 to maintain transfer records and provide certain notice to donors. Repeals the top contribution identification requirement. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB998
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off; Free-Roaming Cats; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, LEE |
AEN, WAM |
HB220 |
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SB999
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hale Poai; Modernization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai. |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
HOU, WAM |
HB1504 |
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SB1000
Firearms; Place to Keep; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB425 |
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SB1001
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1165 |
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SB1002 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit a strategy report to the Legislature by 2025 for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by 2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB1003
Department of Human Resources Development; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawai‘i Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop and implement a comprehensive commuting choice benefit program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/TCA, WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT/TCA, WAM |
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SB1004
Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Tax Credit; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB1146 |
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SB1005 SD2 HD1
Primary Election; President; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
HB1485 |
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SB1006 SD1
Climate Change; Department of Transportation; Coastal Roads and Highways; Coastal Adaptation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COASTAL ROADS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to engage climate change adaptation measures for the State's low-lying roads and highways. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
HB1169 |
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SB1007
Temporary Disability Insurance; Eligibility Criteria Exemption; Family Leave; Pregnancy; Childbirth; Preterm Birth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care; Breast Milk Expression
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Expands the State's temporary disability insurance (TDI) coverage to, and exempt from TDI benefit eligibility requirements that are employment-related, employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the employee's childbirth or provision of kangaroo care to, or expression of breast milk for, the employee's child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Extend under certain conditions, the temporary disability benefit payment period and family leave period for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to a preterm birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit or birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit for more than eight weeks. Defines "kangaroo care" and "preterm birth". Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" is used. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
HB1409 |
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SB1008
Aviation Fuel Tax; Carbon Tax; Airport Revenue Fund; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION OF AVIATION FUEL.
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB1009
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include neonicotinoid pesticides. |
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2/6/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB251 |
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SB1010 SD1
Malathion; Restricted Use Pesticide
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB252 |
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SB1011
Pesticides; DOA; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Site Information; Reporting
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB253 |
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SB1012
University of Hawaii; Native Pollinator Habitats
RELATING TO NATIVE POLLINATORS.
Requires the University of Hawaii to develop native pollinator habitats to be deployed on all campuses in the University system. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB876 |
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SB1013
Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chair's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Increases number of commission members from seven to eight, with only five of eight required to have substantial experience in water resource management. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB1014 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel where the opposing party to the reasonably anticipated litigation is the State or another state agency. Provides that fees owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2023- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1015 SD1
University of Hawaii Maui College; Certified Nurse Aides; Licensed Practical Nurses; Certified Nurse Aide to Practical Nurse Bridge Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui college, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
HB353 |
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SB1016 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui Regional System Facilities; Public-Private Partnerships; Private Entity; Agreements
RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Expands the definition of "private entity" to include business organizations that are authorized to transact business in the State, including nonprofit management entities that have a certificate of need or license to operate one or more community hospitals or hospitals serving a rural population licensed under the laws of any state. Beginning 1/1/2024, require the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide written comments to the governor before the State enters into any new agreement with a private entity or modifies or terminates any existing agreement to transfer the right and responsibility to manage, operate and otherwise provide health care services at one or more facilities of the Maui regional system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1460 |
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SB1017
Advance Health-Care Directive; Voluntary Non-Opioid Option
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Adds a voluntary non-opioid option to the sample advance health-care directive form. Establishes that a prescription presented or electronically transmitted to a pharmacy shall be presumed valid and grants pharmacists immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for dispensing an opioid in contravention of a patient's non-opioid directive. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1018 SD1 HD1
Governor; Emergency Powers; Medical Facilities; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, WAL, FIN |
HB969 |
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SB1019
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementias; Public Health Campaign; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias public health campaign. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, WAM |
HB1459 |
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SB1020
Health Insurance; Mandatory Health Coverage Weight Management Medication; Obesity; Overweight; Comorbidities
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medication used for the treatment of obesity or weight loss management for a covered individual who is overweight and has one or more related comorbidities. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB965 |
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SB1021
Budget; Special Funds; Authorized Uses; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO SPECIAL FUNDS.
Authorizes agencies to expend moneys from special funds under the agency's control for capital improvement projects, subject to legislative appropriation or authorization. Prohibits the expenditure of amounts that exceed 20% of the special fund's ceiling. |
(S)
2/27/2023- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
WAM |
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SB1023 SD1 HD2
Preschool Open Doors; Accreditation; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds for the preschool open doors program and executive office on early learning to expand access to preschool and to implement program changes required by previous acts. Requires DHS to provide reimbursements to providers participating in the preschool open doors program and adjust the reimbursement rates at least once every two years. Expands the types of entities from which a preschool open doors service provider may obtain accreditation. Expands the preschool open doors program and public prekindergarten program application process to eligible three-year-old children. Authorizes the preschool open doors special fund to accept federal funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
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3/23/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
HUS, EDN, FIN |
HB961 |
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SB1025
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
HB600 |
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SB1026
Eminent Domain; Ke Nui Road; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PRESERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire by eminent domain the fee simple interest to the parcels of land with improvements thereon located between 59-145 and 59-175C Ke Nui Road. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
LEE |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB1027 SD1 HD1
Combat Sports Contests; Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Prohibitions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes the combat sports commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1028 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rental Kayaks; Identification Numbers; Fees
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires rental kayaks to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and have the identification number affixed to the rental kayak. Requires the Department to establish fees for registration and registration renewal of rental kayaks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
HB200 |
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SB1029
Food Labeling; Seafood; Fish and Shellfish
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Prohibits the sale of farm raised fish and wild fish and shellfish without a label stating where the seafood was landed. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, CPN. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, CPN |
HB204 |
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SB1030
DLNR; Conservation Mitigation Bank
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the department to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines "conservation mitigation bank". Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB328 |
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SB1031
State Historic Preservation Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources' state historic preservation division for a library digitization process and for the division's operations. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB754 |
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SB1032
Sea Level Rise; Land Exchange; DLNR; Public Lands; Inventory; Transfer of Development Rights; Sea Level Rise Relocation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of Presidential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Requires the department of land and natural resources to complete and maintain a current inventory of all public lands that are located outside the sea level rise exposure and special flood hazard areas. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high risk areas. Expands the climate change adaptation priority guidelines. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB756 |
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SB1033
Aquatic Resources; DLNR; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to new or previously benign aquatic nuisance species, in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. Creates new fines for violations of rules pertaining to the department's prevention of or response to previously benign aquatic nuisance species. Authorizes the department to prevent or respond to threats from aquatic nuisance species from all discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, not just ballast water and hull fouling. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB760 |
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SB1034 SD1
Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Public Parking; Free Stalls
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING AT ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
Requires the maintenance of at least three hundred parking stalls at Ala Wai Boat Harbor at no cost for recreational ocean access and for the practice of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB1189 |
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SB1035 SD2 HD1 CD1
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the general excise tax those medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HLT/ECD, FIN |
HB662 |
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SB1036
DLNR; Protection; Recognition; Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary Fishing Practices; Aquatic Resources
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY FISHING PRACTICES.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue special activity permits for the purpose of recognizing and protecting individuals exercising their Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB758 |
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SB1037 SD1
State Designation; Limu; Limu Kala; Sargassum Echinocarpum; Official Limu of Hawaii
RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
Designates Limu Kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) as the official Hawaii state limu. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Kidani |
TCA, JDC |
HB819 |
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SB1038 SD2
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications System; Mental Health Disorders
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Temporarily allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system and two-way, real-time audio-only communications in certain circumstances. Defines "interactive telecommunications system". Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 12/31/2025. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB693 |
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SB1039
Environmental Crimes Unit; Motor Vehicle Tire Disposal; Petty Misdemeanor; Motor Vehicle Tire Surcharge; Environmental Management Special Fund; Department of Health; Office of the Attorney General ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Environmental Crimes Unit within the Office of the Attorney General. Makes the disposal of motor vehicle tires in violation of State law governing recovery of used motor vehicle tire recovery a petty demeanor crime. Establishes a $1 motor vehicle tire surcharge to be imposed on every replacement tire installed on a motor vehicle in the State after September 30, 2023. Requires tire retailers and tire wholesalers who install replacement tires to pay the surcharge to the Department of Health, and the Department of Health to deposit the revenues into the Environmental Management Special Fund. Allows the Department of Health to use the Environmental Management Special Fund to fund the Environmental Crimes Unit. Appropriates Funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB921 |
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SB1040 SD2 HD2
DHHL; Native Hawaiian Supportive Housing Pilot Program; Leeward Coast of Oahu; Homelessness; Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to establish the native Hawaiian supportive housing pilot program on the Leeward Coast of Oahu to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, and on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB1041
Family Court; Custody and Visitation; Family Violence; Domestic Abuse
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights, including the court's consideration of family violence and domestic abuse. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1042
Department of Human Services; Child Welfare; Child Removal
RELATING TO CHILD SEARCH AND SEIZURE.
Clarifies the definition of "imminent harm". Requires police officers to comply with exigency requirements when removing a child from the child's home and to promptly submit a police report documenting specific, articulable evidence of imminent harm to the child that warranted the child's immediate removal. Requires the State to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation of reported child abuse or neglect. Requires police officers to have parental consent, a court order, or evidence of exigent circumstances, when interviewing a child at school or removing the child to protective custody to complete an investigation. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1043
Cannabis; Decriminalization; Release; Expungement
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Decriminalizes and legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of cannabis in a specified quantity. Entitles persons arrested or convicted of certain marijuana offenses from custody or incarceration. Entitles certain persons to the expungement of their arrest and conviction records, unless the prosecutor can demonstrate good cause against the issuance of an expungement order. |
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2/3/2023- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1044 SD2 HD2
DOE; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to hire complex-based licensed behavioral health specialists for Hawaii's rural public schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
HB603 |
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SB1045
Career and Technical Education; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/8/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, Moriwaki |
EDU, WAM |
HB244 |
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SB1046 SD2
Vehicle Weight Taxes; Noncommercial Vehicles; Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by adding an exemption for certain veterans. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG |
TRN, FIN |
HB147 |
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SB1047
Midwifery; Licensure; Birth Attendants; Exemptions; Training; Certification
RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Makes permanent the existing exemption for birth attendants to continue to practice without a license, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, CPN |
HB955 |
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SB1048
Salaries; Public Officers and Employees
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB333 |
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SB1049
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Employer Contribution
RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
Sets the amount of the employer contribution to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a fixed percentage of the health benefits plan or life insurance plan premium cost. Makes conforming amendments to remove the amount of contributions by the State and counties to the Hawaii employer union health benefits trust fund from the scope of collective bargaining negotiations. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB334 |
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SB1050
Internal Complaints Procedures; Deadline; Human Resources; Civil Service Positions
RELATING TO INTERNAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.
Clarifies internal complaint procedures for civil service positions by requiring a formal complaint to be filed within twenty working days. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
LBT, JDC |
HB165 |
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SB1051
State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
LBT, WAM |
HB166 |
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SB1052
Public Employment; Professional Licenses; Renewal; Fees
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FEE RENEWALS.
Requires each public employer to pay for the employer's employees' professional license renewal fees. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
HB164 |
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SB1053
General Excise Tax; Exemption Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Effective January 1, 2024. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1054
Employment Covenants or Agreements; Non-compete Clause; Labor; Employment Contracts; Non-solicit Clause
RELATING TO NON-COMPETE CLAUSES.
Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts relating to employees of a restaurant, retail store, newspaper, magazine, news agency, press association, wire service, or radio or television transmission station or network. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT/CPN, JDC |
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SB1055
Election Fraud; Intimidation; Firearms; Weapons; Photography; Voters
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes, among other actions (1) The carrying of any firearm or weapon and (2) The act of photographing the face of any voter without permission from both the voter and an appropriate election official when such actions occur at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. |
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2/6/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1056
Department of Transportation; Counties; Speed Limits; Reductions
RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS.
Clarifies that the engineering study required prior to the setting of a maximum speed limit shall not apply to reductions of maximum speed limits. |
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3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1058
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within 30 days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within such time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within ninety day of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate or by January 31 of a year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse to which the impasse procedures in section 89-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall apply. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB163 |
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SB1059 SD1
Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye |
PSM, JDC |
HB162 |
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SB1060
Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB1498 |
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SB1061
Solar Energy Device; Solar Easement; Solar Access; Trimming Vegetation; Counties; Ordinance
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar easement to record that easement by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to EET, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EET, JDC |
HB1480 |
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SB1062
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, Richards |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB1481 |
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SB1063
Land Conservation Fund; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the percentage of the Land Conservation Fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the Land Conservation Fund. Appropriates funds from the Land Conservation Fund for the resource land acquisition. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB590 |
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SB1065
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. |
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1/31/2023- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB772 |
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SB1066 SD2 HD1
Water Security Working Group; Commission on Water Resource Management; Study; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.
Establishes within the Commission on Water Resource Management a water security working group to study and recommend, for legislative consideration and approval, priority capital improvement projects, including funding and financing strategies for each project, that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
WAL/EEP, ECD, FIN |
HB757 |
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SB1067
Subdivisions; Public Access; Improvement and Maintenance
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes a county to require the subdivider or developer to establish a stewardship fund, controlled by the county, for maintenance purposes. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB591 |
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SB1068 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; OPSD; Beach Assessment Study; Beach and Shoreline Adaptation, Restoration, and Conservation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationships among activities, facilities, Native Hawaiian traditional practices mauka to makai, and natural resources. Appropriates funds to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for the development of a statewide beach assessment study and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB589 |
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SB1069
Harassment; Fishers
RELATING TO FISHER SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, Dela Cruz, Richards, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
HB1482 |
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SB1070
Child Support; Spousal Support; Assignments; Income Withholding; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Amends the definition of "income" to include tips or gratuities for the purposes of determining child and spousal support amounts, assignments, and withholdings. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1071
Family Court; Child Custody; Appeals; Transfers; Intermediate Court of Appeals; Supreme Court
RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT.
Allows cases within the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals that involve a family court judgment, order, or decree affecting the custody of a child or minor to be transferred to the Supreme Court. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
HHS, JDC |
HB1461 |
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SB1072
Courts of Appeal; Sua Sponte Decisions; Opportunity for Parties to Brief the Court; Rehearing Upon Petition
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
Prohibits the State's Supreme Court and Intermediate Appellate Court from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing upon timely petition of any party, if the courts fail to afford the opportunity for parties to submit supplemental briefing. |
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2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB1073
Appellate Courts; Conflicts of Interest; Judges and Justices; Disqualification and Recusal (ConAm)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Clarifies that the disqualification requirements for judges also apply to justices. Establishes a process by which a party before an appellate court in the State, who believes that the judge or justice presiding over their case may have a disqualifying conflict of interest, may move for a hearing on possible conflict of interest. Prohibits the appellate court judge or justice who is subject to the motion to hear or rule on the motion but allows them to file a response or voluntarily recuse themselves from presiding over the pending action or proceeding. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB1074 SD2 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Justices; Judges; Senate Consent Procedures (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND THE MANNER IN WHICH JUSTICES AND JUDGES ARE APPOINTED, CONSENTED TO, AND RETAINED.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Changes certain time periods for the appointment and senate consent to a justice or judge. Mirrors the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges with the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- 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) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1075
Elections; Candidates; Donations; Non-Profit Organizations; Schools
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Repeals the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, literary organization, public school, or public library. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
JDC |
HB1475 |
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SB1077
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; County Clerks; Duties; Absentee Ballots; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to establish a ballot-tracking system that allows all voters to receive alerts regarding the mailing, receipt, and counting of their ballots returned by mail. Requires the counties to immediately notify the Office of the Lieutenant Governor upon mailing and receipt of absentee ballots by mail. Appropriates funds to the counties. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
HB1477 |
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SB1078 SD1 HD1
Judiciary; Electronic Citation Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
Establishes a statewide electronic citation program within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1468 |
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SB1080
Collective Bargaining; HLRB; Labor
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes that the representative of labor on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board be a person selected by a majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
HB161 |
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SB1081
DOT; Highways Division; Planning Branch; Safe Routes to School; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB316 |
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SB1082 SD2 HD1
DAGS; Counties; Public Parking Spaces; Parking Meters; Payment Method; Credit Card; Debit Card
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING SPACES.
Effective January 1, 2025, requires all state- or county-owned parking lots in the State that contain public paid parking spaces to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card. Requires all state- or county-owned parking meters in the State that collect parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by credit card and debit card. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the counties to submit reports to the legislature. Defines motor vehicle, parking meter, and public parking space. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1083
Coral Reefs; Reef Insurance; The Nature Conservancy; Insurance Policy; Natural Infrastructure; Wind-Generated Storm Damage; Climate Change; Mitigation; Continuation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEF INSURANCE.
Appropriates funds for a three-year continuation of the wind-generated storm damage reef-insurance policy purchased by The Nature Conservancy in November 2022. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1084
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Pedestrian Safety; Light Trucks; Mandatory Disclosure
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires dealers selling new light trucks, including sports utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, and minivans, to disclose to prospective consumers that larger vehicles pose an increased danger to pedestrians. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1085
Biometric Identifiers; Biometric Information; Privacy
RELATING TO BIOMETRIC INFORMATION PRIVACY.
Establishes standards for the collection, storage, retention, and destruction of biometric identifiers and biometric information by private entities. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1087
State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Composition; Duties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the state highway safety council as the state highway safety and modernization council and amends the composition and duties of the council. |
(S)
2/2/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1088
Public Employment; Paid Leave; Annual Physical Examination
RELATING TO PAID LEAVE.
Provides public employees with up to 2 hours of paid leave each calendar year to attend a scheduled physical examination with a licensed physician. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1089
Taxation; Credit; Income Tax; Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a tax credit for commercial property owners that make available parking spaces within the owners' parking lots for use by peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
TCA, WAM |
HB276 |
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SB1090
DOT; Number Plates; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Hybrid Vehicles; Gasoline-Powered Vehicles; Rules; High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes requirements for number plates issued for zero-emission, hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles beginning 1/1/2025. Requires the continued use of the rainbow number plate design for hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt or amend its administrative rules to authorize the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and repeal on 1/1/2035 any provision authorizing the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicles. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Keith-Agaran |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB1091 SD2
County Surcharge on State Tax; Fuel Tax; Counties; Repair and Maintenance; Private Roadways
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB279 |
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SB1092 SD1
Penalties; Driver's License; Fines
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Makes driving without a license a civil violation. Establishes fines. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1093
DOE; Composting Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMPOSTING GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes and provides moneys for the composting grant program in the Department of Education. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB1094
District Boundaries; Land Use Commission; Special Permits; Workforce Housing
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Expands the jurisdiction of county land use decision-making authorities, enabling them to amend the district boundaries of lands less than fifty acres, from lands less than fifteen acres. Limits the Land Use Commission's authority over special permits for housing that includes workforce or affordable housing units with a minimum twenty-five per cent of market units on land the area of which is greater than fifty acres or for lands designated as important agricultural lands, by providing that the Land Use Commission shall only add additional restrictions or disapprove a petition. Requires the Land Use Commission to run its special permit process concurrently with the appropriate county Land Use Commission for these special permits. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, Shimabukuro |
PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM/JDC |
HB669 |
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SB1095 SD1
Coastal Zone Management; Development
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Amends the definition of "development" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, lighting fixtures at existing public facilities, and Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
HB1478 |
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SB1096
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; School Facilities Authority; County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/EDU/HRE, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, Richards, Wakai |
PSM/EDU/HRE, JDC |
HB562 |
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SB1097
Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1187 |
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SB1098
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Immunity
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1186 |
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SB1099 SD1 HD2 CD1
Surcharge on State Tax; Housing Infrastructure Costs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies the authority of the counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues for housing infrastructure costs for county-appropriated housing infrastructure costs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB1479 |
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SB1100
Tax Increment Bonds; Counties; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize the Counties to issue tax increment bonds. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
HB1457 |
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SB1101 SD1
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements; Statutory Amendments
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the Counties' funded debt is ratified. (SD1) |
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3/29/2023- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Kidani |
FIN |
HB1456 |
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SB1102
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB1238 |
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SB1103
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
CPN |
HB1458 |
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SB1104 SD1 HD1
Cannabis; Cannabis Propagules; Cannabis Cuttings; Cannabis Seeds; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Dispensing Limits and Restrictions; Department of Health; Rules
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Amends the definition of "cannabis" to include cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Defines "cannabis cutting" and "cannabis propagule". Requires a licensed dispensary's production center to submit to DOH an inventory of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires a licensed dispensary's retail dispensing location to submit to DOH the total amount of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds purchased. Allows qualifying patients, primary caregivers who are authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical use, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of qualifying out-of-state patients to purchase cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds from licensed dispensaries in the State under certain conditions. Establishes quantity limits and quality requirements for the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- 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). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz |
AGR, CPC |
HB1219 |
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SB1105
Digital Electronic Equipment; Right-to-Repair; Exclusions
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. Excludes certain manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and importers of certain motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment, all-terrain sports vehicles and motorcycles, heavy construction equipment, and medical equipment valued at or over $100,000. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET, CPN. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
EET, CPN |
HB645 |
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SB1106
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credit; Below-the-line Position; Local Hires
RELATING TO TAXES.
Increases the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit for qualified productions when certain percentages of its below-the-line positions are persons who file income tax returns in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB1107
Gaming; Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation; Lottery and Gaming Special Fund; Gaming Provider
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1108
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1109
Sports Wagering; Sports Wagering Operators; Sports Wagering Suppliers; License
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EET/JDC, WAM |
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SB1110
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriation
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes that a violation of the consumer data privacy act constitutes an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade of commerce. Authorizes a person injured by a violation of the personal consumer data act to bring a civil action against a controller or processor. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB1497 |
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SB1111
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation; Pilot Project
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Creates a five-year pilot project for counties with a population of less than 200,000 to regulate the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2029. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB1466 |
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SB1112
Zoning; Dwelling Units; Counties; Short-Term Rentals
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between one and five months for inter-island relocations and temporary workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2024. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB1465 |
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SB1113
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent Restrictions; Rent Control; Office of Consumer Protection
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than five per cent plus the percentage change in the cost of living during the previous twelve months. Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than once over a twelve-month period. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with sixty days' notice before increasing the tenant's rent. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with ninety days' notice before terminating the lease, for tenancies of month-to-month or longer. Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to submit reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
HB1484 |
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SB1114
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Requires HHFDC to establish a five-year dwelling unit revolving fund equity pilot program. Creates one full-time equivalent housing development specialist III position. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HOU, WAM |
HB677 |
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SB1115
Workers' Compensation; Entitlement; Rate of Compensation; Weekly Benefits; Partially Dependent Parents
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Increases the percentage rate of weekly workers' compensation benefits for partially dependent parents of a deceased child from twenty-five per cent to fifty per cent. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB922 |
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SB1116
Income Tax; Nonresident; Telework; Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Clarifies that there is a presumption of a nexus for certain nonresident employees who telework. Amends the income tax law to apply to the total income of certain nonresident employees who telework. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB1471 |
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SB1117
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2023 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction beginning with the sixth year of the credit. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
WAM |
HB561 |
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SB1118
General Excise Tax; SNAP; Nonprescription Drugs; Medical Supplies; Durable Medical Equipment; Reduction
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children over a four-year period. Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of nonprescription drugs, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment over a four-year period. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
HB1483 |
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SB1119 SD1
Works of Art Special Fund; August 2023 Maui Wildfires; Memorial; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Appropriates funds for the purpose of engaging the community and developing plans for a potential future memorial, monument, or other appropriate means to properly honor and respectfully recognize the memory of those who lost their lives or were impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
HB1472 |
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SB1120 SD2
Works of Art Special Fund; Loan Arrangements; Resident Artists; Arts in Public Places Program; Report
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Requires the State Art Museum to provide opportunities for the counties and private organizations located in Hawaii to display art through loan arrangements with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts under the Arts in Public Places Program. Provides that art loans to a non-museum or public institution may be subject to a fee determined by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Provides that artists who reside in Hawaii receive selection preference for the Arts in Public Places Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Inouye |
CAI, FIN |
HB1496 |
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SB1121 SD1
Hawaii State Bar Association; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kidani |
GVO, WAM |
HB1473 |
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SB1122 SD1
State Departments; Deputy Directors; Senate Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Requires nominees for the position of Deputy Director, First Deputy, or Deputy Chair, as the case may be, of principal departments and multiple deputy directors; first deputies; deputy chairs, as the case may be, for each department that has multiple individuals who serve in the same role to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires a person to file a disclosure of financial interest within thirty days of a person's nomination to any state position enumerated in section 84-17(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
JHA |
HB1474 |
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SB1123
Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
RELATING TO PERMITTED INTERACTIONS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB563 |
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SB1124
Department of Education; Per-Pupil Expenditure; Increase; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student to reflect cost of living adjustments. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1125
Department of Education; Photovoltaic Panels; Playgrounds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU, WAM |
HB896 |
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SB1126
Income Tax Credit; Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services Necessary for Gainful Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by increasing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses and dollar limit on amounts creditable that constitute the tax credit. Requires the department of taxation to make annual adjustments for inflation to the adjusted gross income thresholds and dollar limits on amounts creditable. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
HB241 |
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SB1127 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; Department of Law Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Maui County; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Requires the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, in collaboration with the County of Maui and any other private entities the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and County of Maui deem necessary, to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the transfer of the rights for certain small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates moneys and three full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Law Enforcement to provide security at small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB892 |
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SB1128
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Physicians; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Exempts gross proceeds from medical services provided by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity of a primary care provider from the general excise tax. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB240 |
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SB1129 SD2 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Procurement Threshold; Small Purchases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the procurement threshold for small purchases. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1130 SD1
Activity Desk; Activity Desk Principal; Liability; Client Trust Accounts
RELATING TO ACTIVITY DESKS.
Makes a principal of an activity desk, and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, jointly and severally liable for any financial deficiency when the activity desk's client trust account is insufficient to pay consumers or activity providers. Clarifies that an activity desk, along with its principal and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, shall be held liable for statutory violations and subsequent damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1131 SD1
Time Shares; Fractional Ownership Interest; Joint Ownership Limited Liability Companies
RELATING TO TIME SHARE PLANS.
Amends the definitions of "time share interest" and "time share plan" to include any fractional ownership plan for a joint homeownership limited liability company, or any other entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1132 SD1
Decorticator Facility; Maui; Hemp; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to identify a central area on Maui and plan a hemp decorticator facility for the use of interested parties in the area. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB657 |
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SB1133
Housing; Landlord-tenant Code; Remedies; Notice; Failure to Pay Rent; Mediation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Extends from 5 business days to 15 calendar days the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement. Requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay the filing of an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules or attempts to schedule a mediation. Requires landlords to provide specific information in the 15-calendar day notice to tenants and certain mediation centers. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1134
General Excise Tax; Medical Services; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts medical services from the general excise tax. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1135 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating party, less twice the amount of the administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB1164 |
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SB1136 SD1 HD1
Makena State Park; Carrying Capacity; Study; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Makena State Park in Maui County. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB702 |
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SB1137
DOE; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after 5 years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
EDU, WAM |
HB1223 |
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SB1138 HD2
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1139 SD1
HHFDC; Rental Assistance Program; Reserve Percentage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, 50% of the project's units for certain low-income tenants in order to be eligible for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY |
HSG, FIN |
HB1224 |
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SB1140
Motor Vehicles; Safety; Equipment; Sun Screening Devices; Window Tinting; Skin Cancer; Exemptions
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
Exempts from restrictions on light transmittance percentages of certain motor vehicle sun screening devices persons having skin cancer. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA/HHS, JDC. |
MCKELVEY (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/HHS, JDC |
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SB1142
State Waters; Whales; Boats; Vessels; Speed; Restrictions
RELATING TO WHALES.
Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC |
HB894 |
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SB1143
DOT; State Highway System; Routine Inspections; Rockslides
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Requires the department of transportation to perform routine inspections of highways in the state highway system that are at risk of rockslides every five years and after major rainfall events. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, RHOADS, Elefante |
TCA, WAM |
HB653 |
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SB1144 SD1
DLNR; Homelessness Coordinator; Position; Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish a homelessness coordinator position for the island of Maui within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB1254 |
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SB1145 SD2
Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, Moriwaki |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB655 |
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SB1146
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund; Department of the Attorney General; Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Department of Education and for the acquisition, designing, construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of county main and general thoroughfares, highways, and other streets. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1147
Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations; Authorized Resident Vehicles; List
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires condominium associations and planned community associations that have a service agreement with a towing company to maintain and provide to the towing company a "do not tow" list of authorized resident vehicles. Prohibits authorized vehicles that are on the "do not tow" list from being towed, unless authorized by certain individuals. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB893 |
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SB1148
Tax Credit; Aircraft Service and Maintenance; General Excise Taxes Paid
RELATING TO AN AIRCRAFT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a five-year income tax credit for general excises taxes paid on qualified aircraft service and maintenance expenses of the qualified taxpayer. Sunsets 12/31/2028. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1149
Buildings; State and Counites; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Energy Star; Sustainable Buildings Program; Benchmarking Data; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDINGS.
Requires state and county agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the office of planning and sustainable development. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET/PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EET/PSM, WAM |
HB654 |
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SB1150
Pesticides; Fertilizers; State Property; County Property; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB656 |
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SB1152
Income Tax; Landlord Low-Income Tenant Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
HB1225 |
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SB1153 SD2 HD1
Honolua Bay and Lipoa Point Subaccount; Special Land and Development Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HONOLUA BAY.
Appropriates funds for the preservation and protection of Honolua bay and Lipoa point. Directs DLNR to create the Honolua bay and Lipoa point subaccount within the special land and development fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
MCKELVEY |
WAL, FIN |
HB1253 |
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SB1154 SD2 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Governmental Agencies; Wheeling; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules government agencies may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities to another government agency's facilities, subject to certain restrictions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
MCKELVEY |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB1155
Elections; Committee Reports; Nonresident; Information
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that schedules filed with the candidate committee and noncandidate committee reports include the amount and date of deposit of each contribution and the name and both the mailing and physical address of each contributor who is not a registered voter or a registered political action committee in the State at the time of the contribution; provided that the information be excluded from public inspection and used only for review by the Campaign Spending Commission. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB1156
Department of Law Enforcement; Sheriffs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent (15.0 FTE) sheriff positions for Central Patrol. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1157
Jury Duty; Exemptions; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; County Emergency Management Agencies
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM JURY DUTY.
Exempts active members of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management agencies from jury duty. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
PSM, JDC |
HB904 |
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SB1158 SD2
ERS; Police Officers; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Minimum Age; Years of Credited Service
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Provides police officers who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the Employees' Retirement System who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
LGO, FIN |
HB387 |
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SB1159
County Police Departments; Reports to the Legislature; Misconduct Incidents
RELATING TO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
Clarifies when the identity of a police officer, who has been suspended or discharged following a misconduct incident, is to be disclosed in a county police department's annual report to the legislature. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB355 |
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SB1160
Hawaii Paroling Authority; Intermediate Appellate Court; Parole; Appeals
RELATING TO APPEALS.
Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1495 |
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SB1161 SD1
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts and provide basic housing allowance. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2023- The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
CMV, LGO, FIN |
HB902 |
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SB1162
Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act for an individual to enroll in a state-supported post-secondary educational institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for employment by or service for the State or any of its political subdivisions. Provides exceptions. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/HRE, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
PSM/HRE, JDC |
HB1464 |
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SB1164
Motor Vehicles; Projected Lifetime Operating Cost; Disclosure
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires dealers who sell new or used motor vehicles to display the projected lifetime operating cost of the vehicle with the listed purchase price. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1165
Automatic Voter Preregistration or Registration; University of Hawaii; Opt Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2024, for automatically preregistering or registering University of Hawaii System students who are at least sixteen years old to vote. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HRE, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
HRE, JDC |
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SB1167 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Individual Reproductive Rights (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the right to abortion and contraceptives. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2023- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1168
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. Requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders for certain arrests and convictions beginning 12/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to automatically seal or remove information for certain arrests and convictions from publicly accessible databases beginning 12/1/2025. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1169
Driver's Licenses; Renewal; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Certification
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires all applicants who are younger than sixty years of age who are applying for or renewing a driver's license to provide proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, beginning 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1170 SD2 HD1 CD1
Counties; Affordable Housing Credits; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Production; County Powers
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS.
Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1171
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires that funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund be used to provide zero interest loans or grants to certain buyers and aid certain existing-for sale projects that have received funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates funds out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for certain purposes. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
HOU, WAM |
HB925 |
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SB1172
AG; Medical Devices; Right to Repair; Powered Medical Equipment
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES.
Requires manufacturers of powered medical equipment to make available to powered medical equipment owners and independent repair providers parts, equipment, tools, documentation, and training courses and materials. Requires manufacturers to provide tools to repair equipment having a cost greater than or equal to $100. Creates a right of action by the Attorney General for certain violations of the State's medical device right to repair laws. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. |
LEE, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
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SB1174
Department of Transportation; Crosswalk Safety; Pedestrians; Traffic Lights
RELATING TO CROSSWALK SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to program intersections to allow walk signals to commence four seconds before the green light is given to motor vehicle traffic when the walk button has been pressed. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1175
DOE; Cafeteria Student Helpers; Safety Training
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, WAM |
HB260 |
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SB1176
Birth Certificates; Sex or Gender Marker; Nonbinary
RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
Requires any document that constitutes a certificate of birth issued under the laws of this State to allow for "nonbinary" or "X" to be a sex or gender marker choice. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1177
Dogs; Restaurants
RELATING TO DOGS.
Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1178 SD1
Privacy; Attorney General; Personal Information; Notice
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Modernizes the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law pursuant to article 3B, chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, among the businesses deemed compliant with the chapter's security breach notice requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1179 SD1 HD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- 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). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1180
Privacy; Geolocation Information; Internet Browser Information
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT, CPN |
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SB1181
Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles; Readiness; New Residential Construction
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
EET, WAM |
HB329 |
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SB1182
Study; Single-Family Dwellings; Asbestos; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO ASBESTOS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on possible means by which the State can reduce the number of single-family dwellings that contain asbestos. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, Elefante, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1183
Plants and Animals Declaration Form; Desecration Laws; HDOA
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plants and animals declaration form. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB209 |
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SB1184
Golf Carts; Neighborhood Electric Vehicles; Prohibition; Restrictions
RELATING TO GOLF CARTS.
Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
LEE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Elefante |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB417 |
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SB1185
Food Supply Chain Business; Renewable Energy Storage System; Renewable Energy Technology System; Permit; Zoning
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Exempts food supply chain businesses from permit or zoning requirements necessary for the installation of a renewable energy technology system or renewable energy storage system. Allows a food supply chain business to self-certify through licensed contractors for renewable energy technology systems and renewable energy storage systems used for its operations. Defines "food supply chain business" and "renewable energy storage system". |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EET/PSM, CPN. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
EET/PSM, CPN |
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SB1186
Elections; Voter Participation; Write-in Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2023. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1187
Standards of Conduct; Legislators; Post-Employment
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Increases the post-employment restriction for former legislators from twelve months to twenty-four months. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
IHARA, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB1188
Campaign Contributions; State Contracts
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract, or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F and their family members from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, AWA |
JDC |
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SB1190
County Ethics Commissions; Selection of Members
RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.
Provides standards for the selection of county Ethics Commission members to ensure their impartiality and independence. Effective 7/1/2024. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, Awa, Elefante |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1191 SD2 HD1
Transit-oriented Development; HCDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for statewide planning, designing, and constructing of various transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority, with the approval of the Governor, to delegate to other state departments or agencies implementation authority of certain projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB1185 |
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SB1192
Substitute Teacher; Minimum Pay
RELATING TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
Establishes minimum hour and daily pay rates for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 school years. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM. |
AWA, AQUINO, CHANG |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
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SB1193
DBEDT; UH; Albizia Wood; Grant Program; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALBIZIA.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
AWA, AQUINO, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EET/HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB466 |
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SB1194
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a financial literacy pilot project within the elementary, intermediate, and high schools in the Castle-Kahuku complex area during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
AWA, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1195 SD1
Waiahole Valley; HHFDC; Lease Extension; Report
RELATING TO WAIAHOLE VALLEY.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to report to the Legislature on the progress and ultimate outcome of the ongoing lease rent renegotiations and to recommend whether the management duties for the valley should be transferred from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to a different state entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AWA, AQUINO, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB465 |
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SB1196 SD1 HD1
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the authorization for board and commission holdover members to continue in office until a successor is nominated and appointed, but not beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office, takes precedence over all conflicting statutes concerning holdover members. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Ihara |
LGO, JHA |
HB545 |
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SB1197 SD2
UH; Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer; Chief Procurement Officer; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Designates the Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii as the Chief Procurement Officer for the University and appropriates funds for the transition. Appropriates general obligation bond funds to University of Hawaii, Systemwide Support (UOH900) to renew, improve, and modernize facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
HB230 |
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SB1198 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Ihara |
EET, JDC |
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SB1199
Highway Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Awa, San Buenaventura |
TCA, WAM |
HB851 |
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SB1200
Child Protective Act; Foster Care; Independent Evaluation; Grandparents; Safe Family Home; Relative Placement Preference; Written Response
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Requires an independent evaluation of a child's parents before a child is returned to the child's family home, under certain conditions. Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Provides a child's biological grandparents with certain rights and duties. Amends the definition of "aggravated circumstances". Includes grandparents under the definition of "family". Amends definition of "incapacitated person". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by an independent provider with certain specialized training. Establishes certain requirements for interviewees, documentation, and assessments by DHS. Requires foster placement preference to be given to relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes certain requirements for DHS when conducting investigations. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Specifies that a department social worker shall be unbiased and reflect no prejudice in their professional assessments. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KIM, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1201 SD1
Condominium Associations; Registration; Documents; Records
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to register on an annual basis, rather than on a biennial basis. Adds an additional annual condominium education trust fund fee to be used to support the annual registration with attached documents of the association. Amends the documents required for condominium association registration. Broadens the list of documents an association shall maintain. Amends the requirements and procedures for a condominium association to provide association documents to unit owners. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1297 |
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SB1202
Condominium Associations; Real Estate Commission; Voting; Proxies; Condominium Boards of Directors; Unit Owners; Elections; Notices; Ballots; Penalties
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Expands the real estate commissions enforcement authority to include violations of requirements for association meetings and board of director elections. Requires newly elected or appointed condominium association board members to certify in writing compliance with specified duties and obligations. Clarifies electronic voting device procedures. Eliminates proxy voting for condominium associations. Establishes additional requirements and procedures for association meetings and board of director elections, including notices of election, notice of intent to run for election, ballots, and runoff elections. Establishes penalties for improper voting and forgery of ballot envelopes. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB176 |
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SB1203
DCCA; Homeowners' Associations; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Unit Owners' Associations; Managers; Licensing; Recovery Fund
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Creates licensure and regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and unit owners' associations in the State. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
CPN, WAM |
HB298 |
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SB1204
Prostitution; Criminal; Decriminalization; Attorney General; Prosecutor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REDUCING THE HARMS IN THE SEX TRADE.
Decriminalizes prostitution. Increases the rights for victims of sex trafficking. Requires the county prosecutors to file motions or applications to expunge certain prostitution convictions. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB1205
Landlord-Tenant Code; Children's Health; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates landlord-tenant code to ensure a basic level of health housing that will improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1206 SD2 HD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, prior to the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2023- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1207
Hawaii State Building Codes; State Building Code Council; Exemption; Prior Publication
RELATING TO STATE BUILDING CODES.
Exempts any code with an official publication date within four years of the prior code publication date from certain adoption requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB681 |
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SB1208 SD1
Low-Income Household Renters; Income Tax Credit; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1209
Income Tax; Household and Dependent Care; Expenses; Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for the gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(S)
1/25/2024- The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-26-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1210
Income Tax; Refundable Food/Excise Tax; Credit; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1211
Child Welfare System; Child Welfare Services; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Malama Ohana Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office of Wellness and Resilience to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the Malama Ohana Working Group in carrying out its duties. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025 and be dissolved upon the adjournment thereof. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, Kim |
HHS, WAM |
HB330 |
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SB1212 SD1
Campaign Spending; Candidates; Committees; "Redboxing"
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits any campaign website for any candidate or candidate committee from containing information or manipulating content in any manner that is designed to induce a noncandidate committee to use that content to make expenditures supporting the candidate or candidate committee in a manner suggested by the candidate or candidate committee based on a reasonable person standard. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
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SB1213
Private Schools; Anaphylaxis Management; Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Comprehensive Action Plans; Designated School Employee and Agents; Immunity from Liability
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all private schools to develop and implement comprehensive action plans for the management of anaphylaxis in their respective schools, including administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. Establishes certain immunity from liability for designated private school employees and agents who administer auto-injectable epinephrine during emergencies. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/EDU, JDC |
HB183 |
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SB1214
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Unit; Wholesalers; Tax
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Establishes a tax equal to seventy per cent of the manufacturer's list price for electronic smoking devices and e-liquid products. Expands the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit to include wholesalers. Requires electronic cigarette wholesalers to register with the electronic smoking device retailer and wholesaler registration unit. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
HB537 |
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SB1215 SD2 HD1
Healthcare Preceptors; Preceptor Tax Credit
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the preceptor tax credit law to expand access to the program and to make it easier for preceptors to access tax credits under the program. Adds the Director of Health to the preceptor credit assurance committee. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1) |
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3/23/2023- 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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1450 |
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SB1216
Sexual Exploitation of Minors; Human Trafficking; Steering Committee; Prevention; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS.
Establishes the sexual exploitation of minors steering committee to investigate issues related to sexually exploited minors. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB1217
State Constitution; Amendments; Elections; Governor; Lieutenant Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE V OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO RAISE THE STATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Proposes to amend the state Constitution to provide that, beginning with the 2026 general election, the minimum state residency requirement for a candidate for Governor or Lieutenant Governor shall be raised from 5 years to 30 years. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
AWA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1218
Department of Transportation; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1219
PUC; Communication Services; Correctional Facilities; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services and to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2024. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1133 |
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SB1220 SD1
Rights Lost; Public Office; Offenses Against Public Administration
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICE.
Prohibits persons convicted of certain felony offenses against public administration from becoming a candidate for or holding public office for ten years after the person's final discharge. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB799 |
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SB1221
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Response Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS/EDU, JDC |
HB550 |
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SB1222
School Facilities Authority; Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Programming; Public School Facilities
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature. |
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1/27/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS |
EDU, WAM |
HB549 |
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SB1223 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Authorizes a new issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in the amount of $30 million, to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2023- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 20 |
KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
FIN |
HB1455 |
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SB1224
Insurance; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Liability
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. On 6/30/2025, repeals the allowable exclusions, recordkeeping requirements, right of recovery, insurable interest, and required disclosures and notices under the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance law. |
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2/14/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB640 |
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SB1225
Insurance; Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Programs; Minimum Coverage; Shared Cars
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Clarifies when the termination of peer-to-peer car-sharing occurs for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. Clarifies the application of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance laws as to other entities that make available rental vehicles under state law. Amends the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage for shared cars to be consistent with the existing minimum coverage for personal vehicles. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Repeals the sunset of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. |
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2/14/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB639 |
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SB1226
EUTF; Investments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1227
Employees' Retirement System; HiTIP; Investments; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Requires the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaii venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii targeted investment program. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1228
Short Form; Grants
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1229
Short Form; Grants
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/27/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1231 SD1
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
EET, WAM |
HB1408 |
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SB1233
Public Utilities Commission; State Facilities; Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity that is produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to another state facility pursuant to administrative rules established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires a report by the Public Utilities Commission. |
(S)
2/2/2023- Re-Referred to EET/GVO, CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB1234
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety System; Condominium Association; Maintenance Fee Increase; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a tax credit for certain owners of a condominium whose association is increasing maintenance fees to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
CPN, WAM |
HB351 |
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SB1235 SD2
OHA; Temporary Public Land Trust Working Group; Office of the Governor; Public Land Trust Inventory; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office and for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB1236
Department of Agriculture; Compost Reimbursement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Appropriates $5 million dollars to the Department of Agriculture for the Compost Reimbursement Program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1237 SD1
Hawaii Film Commission; Hawaii State Film Office; DBEDT; Tax Credits; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM INDUSTRY.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission in the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the administration and extends the sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to 1/1/2038. Establishes a new film studio tax credit. Requests and appropriates funds for the Auditor to conduct a performance and financial audit of the Hawaii State Film Office. Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii State Film Office to the Hawaii Film Commission. Appropriates funds for one full time equivalent executive director position within the Hawaii Film Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1238
Department of Health; Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Rural Health Care Pilot Program; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes the Kupuna Rural Health Care Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health to improve access to care in rural areas of Hawaii County and expand broadband internet access, provide at-home visits, and ground transportation for in-person health care services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS/EET, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS/EET, WAM |
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SB1239
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Rent
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts certain medical services, food, and rent from the general excise tax. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1240 SD2
Government; Public Servant; Bribery; Corruption; Position Retention; Salary Commission
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Specifies that a public servant convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, CHANG, RHOADS, Awa, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1241
HPHA; Pet Animals
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Prohibits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from banning pet animals from housing under its control. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
LEE, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HOU, JDC |
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SB1242
Used Motor Vehicles; Equipment; Removal
RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from removing, disabling, or impairing or hindering the use of a used motor vehicle's installed equipment and features. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
LEE |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1243
Department of Transportation; Traffic Flow and Mitigation; State and County Traffic Projects
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL.
Requires the Department of Transportation to authorize state and county traffic projects to make changes, as necessary, to traffic flow and mitigation efforts. Prohibits contractors from charging additional fees to amend traffic flow and safety or mitigation efforts. Requires the Department of Transportation to make a final determination on all changes to traffic flow and mitigation. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB1276 |
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SB1244
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Computer Software Tracking System; Access Requirements; System Integration Requirements; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
Establishes system access and system integration requirements for the computer software tracking system for medical cannabis dispensaries. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature on data captured using the computer software tracking system. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB696 |
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SB1245
DOH; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers to provide intervention and stabilization services in each county for persons experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1246
Food; Market; Animals; Meats; Pigs; Economy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FOOD SUPPLY.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate a new animal slaughterhouse on the island of Oahu. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB946 |
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SB1247 SD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Waste-to-Energy; Solid Waste Diversion; Sustainable Energy
RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a public private partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA |
EEP, FIN |
HB1292 |
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SB1248
Housing Development; Exempt Projects; Rent-to-Equity
RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties. Applies to new housing projects approved after July 1, 2023. |
(S)
2/14/2023- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB1249 SD1
UH; Cybersecurity; Data Science; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Appropriates moneys for cybersecurity and data science programs at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, KEITH-AGARAN |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
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SB1250
College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made by residents of the State into the HI529 Hawaii's College Savings Program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1251
Teachers' Salary Schedule; Temporary Teachers; Substitute Teachers; Department of Education
RELATING TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
Beginning July 1, 2023, requires substitute teachers who work ninety days or more to be compensated equivalent to the daily rate for an entry-level teacher salary commensurate with their placement in Class I, II, or III. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, AWA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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SB1252
Vacant Land; Fugitive Dust Control; Department of Health; Plan Approval; Report
RELATING TO FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL.
Prohibits owners of vacant undeveloped land to cause or permit visible fugitive dust to become airborne from their land or to cause or permit visible fugitive dust that originates from their vacant developed land to be discharged beyond their land's lot line. Requires owners of vacant undeveloped land to submit to the Department of Health a Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan no later than December 31, 2023, and every three years thereafter, and obtain approval from the Director of Health. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Wakai |
WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB703 |
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SB1253 SD1
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Defines "guidance", "opinion", and "ruling". Requires the Director of the Office of Information Practices to provide either a ruling or guidance in writing on open records responses and open meetings complaints. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
HB1467 |
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SB1255
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the state rent supplement program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB1244 |
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SB1256
State Bonds; Annual Ceiling; Private Activity Bonds; HHFDC; Counties
RELATING TO BONDS.
Requires counties with a private activity bond issuance program to exhaust their allotment before applying to the State for the state allocation. Requires a project to first apply to the county in which the project is located, if the county has a private activity bond issuance program, before applying to the State. Requires the State, if it receives a county allocation, to award that same amount to benefit that county. Requires the department of budget and finance to indicate to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation any county amount of unused or unassigned allocation. Effective 7/2/2023. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM, WAM |
HB923 |
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SB1257
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund; Historic Property
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIAL FUND.
Clarifies that the Hawaii historic preservation special fund may be used to repair and maintain historic government properties, except properties maintained through a separate, dedicated funding source. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WTL, WAM |
HB1163 |
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SB1258 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Kaena Point State Park; Makua; Keawaula
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua and Keawaula sections. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
HB1267 |
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SB1259
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to DOA for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Elefante |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB1248 |
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SB1260
Aquaculture; Department of Agriculture; Industry Collaboration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds to support collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and the aquaculture industry. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Elefante, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1261
Renewable Energy; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB1315 |
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SB1262
Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Richards |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
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SB1263 SD1
Boating Law; Commercial Ocean Operators; Vessels; Safety
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION.
Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
WTL/TCA, CPN |
HB184 |
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SB1264 SD2 HD1
Commercial Fishing; Limited-entry Commercial Fisheries; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish limited-entry commercial fisheries for fisheries that are not subject to federal fisheries regulations, when appropriate or necessary to ensure sustainable fisheries for two species of fish -- uhu and kala. Requires the Department to obtain community feedback and report annually to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- 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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
INOUYE, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, CPC |
HB759 |
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SB1265 SD1
Kaneohe Bay; Restrictions; Commercial Ocean Use Activities; Permits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
Prohibits commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters without a permit. Prohibits any person from advertising any commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters for which the person does not have a permit, lease, or license. Establishes and appropriates funds for full-time equivalent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
INOUYE, SHIMABUKURO |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
HB1134 |
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SB1266
Food Manufacturer Tax Credit; Local Crops
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayers" as manufacturers that produce valued-added products using local crops. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, WAM |
HB947 |
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SB1269
Agricultural Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class D emergency loans. Provides a separate source of funding for agricultural emergency loans. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB971 |
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SB1270
Revenue; Animal Industry Special Fund; State Veterinary Laboratory
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adds new sources of revenue generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch as sources for the Animal Industry Special Fund and clarifies that the funds from the special fund may be expended to make laboratory improvements. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB972 |
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SB1271
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEMP.
Amends section 141-43 (a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. |
(S)
2/6/2023- Re-Referred to AEN, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
HB973 |
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SB1272
Department of Agriculture; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Prioritizes assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partially consumed within the State. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB974 |
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SB1273
Department of Agriculture; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
This housekeeping measure addresses potential deficiencies in Act 312, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, which established a three-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75 per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for the acquisition of cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost to incentivize such practices. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB975 |
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SB1274
Hemp Special Fund; Industrial Hemp Special Fund; Department of Agriculture ($)
RELATING TO HEMP SPECIAL FUND.
Amends section 141-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to rename the Industrial Hemp Special Fund as the Hemp Special Fund and allow the fund to be utilized for the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp under part III of chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB976 |
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SB1275
Purchases of Health and Human Services; Community Council
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Abolishes the Community Council on purchase of health and human services |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS/GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/GVO, JDC |
HB977 |
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SB1276
Procurement; Treatment Purchase of Services; Small Purchase Threshold
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statements of qualification and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB978 |
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SB1278
Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance
RELATING TO FORFEITURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 804-51, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture. |
(S)
2/23/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB980 |
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SB1279
Electric Guns; Sellers; Distributors; Licensing; Criminal History Background Check
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history background check by the county police departments of applicants for licenses to sell, offer to sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer electric guns or cartridges. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/CPN |
HB981 |
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SB1280 SD1
Cigarette Tax Stamp Fees; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT UNIT.
Increases and stabilizes the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund within the Department of the Attorney General by: (1) increasing the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund may carry over at the end of the fiscal year; (2) increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the tobacco enforcement special fund; and (3) amending the amount of funds to be deposited in the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB982 |
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SB1281
Criminal Proceedings; Public Officer or Employee; Government; Time Limitations
RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS.
Defines the terms "public officer or employee" and "government" in section 701-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the scope and applicability of provisions related to the time limitations to bring prosecution based on misconduct in office. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
HB983 |
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SB1282
Firearms; Licenses; Registration; Enforcement; Insurance
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends, clarifies, and enacts provisions of chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); amends section 707-716, HRS; and amends and clarifies section 846-2.7(b), HRS. Amends and enacts requirements and processes regarding permits to acquire and licenses to carry a firearm; updates criteria governing when firearm ownership, possession, or control is prohibited; identifies locations within the State where carrying or possessing firearms is prohibited; requires a person carrying a firearm pursuant to a license to have in the person's immediate possession the license and documentary evidence that the firearm being carried is registered; requires a person carrying a firearm in public pursuant to a license to maintain insurance coverage; requires that when a person carrying a firearm is stopped by a law enforcement officer or is a driver or passenger in a vehicle stopped by a law enforcement officer, the person shall immediately disclose to the law enforcement officer that the person is carrying a firearm and, upon request, identify the specific location of the firearm and present to the law enforcement officer a license or credentials to carry a firearm; prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended; prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance while carrying a firearm; prohibits carrying a firearm on private property open to the public without express authorization; and amends, clarifies, and enacts other provisions relating to firearms. Provides that criminal history record checks may be conducted by county police departments on applicants for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition pursuant to section 134-9, HRS. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB984 |
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SB1283
Penal Code; Government Fraud
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT FRAUD.
Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB985 |
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SB1284
Penal Code; Official Misconduct; Offenses Against Public Administration
RELATING TO OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT.
Adds a new section to chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of official misconduct. |
(S)
2/23/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB986 |
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SB1285
Employer Information; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO LABOR DATA COLLECTION.
Amends section 201-13.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/LBT, JDC |
HB987 |
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SB1286 SD1 HD2
Affordable Housing; HCDA; Lease of State Land; Kakaako Community Development District; Pilot Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases options to build affordable housing by allowing the Hawaii community development authority to conduct a pilot program to lease real property for one project in the Kakaako community development district for a term of ninety-nine years. Requires reports to legislature. Repeals 6/30/2122. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB988 |
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SB1287 SD2
DBEDT; Building Renovations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 1/6/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB989 |
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SB1288
Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for the research activities tax credit. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB990 |
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SB1289
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB991 |
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SB1290
Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation ($)
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP REVOLVING FUND.
Clarifies section 6.4 of Act 248, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB992 |
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SB1291 SD1 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Sea Level Rise Adaptation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk from sea level rise and guidance to agencies on how to conduct the vulnerability assessments for their facilities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB993 |
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SB1292
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB994 |
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SB1293
Important Agricultural Lands; Adoption of County Maps of Lands to Be Designated as Important Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies the decision-making process for the Land Use Commission adoption of maps of Important Agricultural Lands and repeals the farm dwelling and farm employee housing incentive for lands designated as Important Agricultural Lands in chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB995 |
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SB1294
Important Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and farm employee housing on Important Agricultural Lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing as an incentive for the designation of lands as Important Agricultural Lands pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB996 |
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SB1295 SD2 HD1
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize, by general law, political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB997 |
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SB1296 SD2 HD2
OPSD; DBEDT; Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DESIGNATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and governing board within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Establishes full-time equivalent temporary, exempt positions. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB998 |
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SB1297 SD2
HTDC; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the area of economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to implement specific projects that address those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB999 |
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SB1298
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1000 |
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SB1299
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1001 |
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SB1300
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1002 |
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SB1301
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1003 |
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SB1302 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1004 |
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SB1303
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1005 |
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SB1304
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1006 |
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SB1305
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1007 |
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SB1306
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1008 |
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SB1307
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1009 |
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SB1308
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1010 |
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SB1309
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1011 |
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SB1310
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1012 |
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SB1311 SD2 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Repeal; Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 192, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
Repeals Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, which requires the employees' retirement system to divest itself of investments in companies that provide support for genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and provide annual reports to the legislature on the status of divestment. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2023- This measure has been deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1013 |
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SB1312 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB1014 |
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SB1316
State Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Amends various general fund appropriations to help the State meet its American Rescue Plan Act maintenance of effort obligations. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1018 |
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SB1317 SD3 HD1
Broadband Funds; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Broadband Infrastructure Development; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Transfers the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the office of the lieutenant governor on a temporary, four-year basis. Appropriates general funds to provide required matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Appropriates funds received by the State from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene and lead the working group established pursuant to Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1019 |
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SB1318
Department of Budget and Finance; Unclaimed Property Program
RELATING TO PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM.
Increases the amount of moneys that can be carried over at June 30 of each fiscal year by the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund from $1,300,000 to $2,500,000. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1020 |
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SB1319 SD1
Funds; Appropriations; Governor's Authority
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer certain funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Fire Fighter's Contingency Fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB1021 |
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SB1320
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1022 |
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SB1321
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1023 |
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SB1322
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Licenses; Endorsement; Temporary Permits; Exceptions ($)
RELATING TO NURSES LICENSED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
Allows for temporary permits to be issued to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and revises the exemptions for license. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB1024 |
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SB1323
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Abandonment
RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING ACT.
Amends the Professional and Vocational Licensing Act to reduce the time frame for which an application is considered abandoned from two years to one year and to specify how this one-year period applies to the process for applications for examination. |
(S)
2/22/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB1025 |
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SB1324 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices; Reinsurers; Non-Insurance Benefits
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103, HRS, with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1026 |
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SB1325 SD1
Money Transmitter; Money Transmission; Permissible Investments; Tangible Net Worth; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Aligns Hawaii's money transmitters law with the provisions of the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multi-state system. Enables timely, coordinated, and efficient regulation of money transmission companies to achieve financial stability and economic growth, while providing consumer protection. Allows the State to share resources, data, and technology tools with other states to create a stronger multi-state system of financial regulation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, CPC |
HB1027 |
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SB1326 SD1
Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1028 |
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SB1328 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; Ceiling; General Fund; Chapter 269, Hawaii Revised Statutes
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SPECIAL FUND CARRYOVER BALANCE.
Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1030 |
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SB1329
Psychologists; Definitions; License Requirements.
RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Updates definitions related to the education and training requirements of psychologists; amends the screening process for applicants educated at a foreign institution. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB1031 |
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SB1330
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level IV and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. |
(S)
2/10/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB1032 |
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SB1331
State Building Code Council; Members
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Adds to the State Building Code Council a voting member representing the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1033 |
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SB1332 SD1 HD2
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that emergency management powers must be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. Delineates allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys. Amends the amount of additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund. Shortens the duration of price control periods from 96 hours to 72 hours. Defines "severe warning" to recognize that entities other than the National Weather Service may issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1034 |
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SB1333
Homeland Security; Confidentiality of Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1035 |
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SB1334
Homeland Security; Hawaii State Fusion Center; Department of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Formally establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security to be transferred to the Department of Law Enforcement and delineates its roles and responsibilities. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1036 |
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SB1335
Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications Executive Committee; Department of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
Amends section 2 of Act 97, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to reflect the migration of the Office of Homeland Security from the Department of Defense to the Department of Law Enforcement on January 1, 2024. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
HB1037 |
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SB1336
Targeted Violence; Office of Homeland Security; Targeted Violence Prevention Program ($)
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes a Targeted Violence Prevention program within the state Office of Homeland Security. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Establishes the all-threats or all-hazards statewide reporting and analysis system. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Creates two new analyst position and appropriates money for the program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1038 |
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SB1337
Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022; Attorney General; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Defense; Department of Health, Department of Human Services; Investigators; Private Security Contracts
RELATING TO ACT 278, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Amends Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to modify the transfer of the personnel and functions of the Department of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement, clarify that Act 278 does not amend or abrogate the Attorney General's status as the Chief Legal and Law Enforcement Officer of the State, specify that the Statewide Law enforcement Training Complex will be located at the First Responder Technology Campus rather than the Mililani Technology Park, and transfer the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts under section 26-14.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Defense, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services for their respective facilities. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1039 |
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SB1338
Enhanced 911 Board Membership; Director of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO THE ENHANCED 911 BOARD.
Amends chapter 138, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add the director of the Department of Law Enforcement or the director's designee as a member of the Enhanced 911 Board. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1040 |
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SB1339
Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Law Enforcement; Fireworks ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Department of Law Enforcement to plan, coordinate, and engage in law enforcement operations to interdict illegal fireworks, develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control laws, and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1041 |
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SB1341
Department of Education; Schools; Report; COVID-19
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Repeals the Department of Education's weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HHS, JDC |
HB1043 |
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SB1342
Procurement; Department of Education; Small Purchases; Exemption from Electronic Procurement System Requirement
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Adjusts the Department of Education's small purchase threshold to require no less than three quotes for purchases of goods, services, and construction between $5,000 to less than $15,000, and to require no less than three written quotes for purchases of goods and services between $15,000 to less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction between $15,000 to less than $250,000. Exempts the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system requirement for purchases of goods and services less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction less than $250,000. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1044 |
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SB1343 SD1
Department of Education; Enrollment; Certificate of Release
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies that a minor student's parent or legal guardian produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that emancipated minors may also produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that the transfer process is the same whether a transfer is within the same complex area or to another complex area. Clarifies that requirements do not apply to McKinney-Vento eligible students. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
HB1045 |
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SB1345
Department of Education; Report; Autism Spectrum Disorder
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Changes the Department of Education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to an annual report. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU |
HB1047 |
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SB1346
Department of Education; Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1048 |
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SB1347
Income Tax; Income Tax Credits; Income Tax Brackets; Teacher Expenses
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Adds new tax credit for teacher's expenses. Adds an inflation index for the income tax brackets, personal exemption amount and standard deduction amounts. Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets, personal exemption amount and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2023. Increases the adjusted gross income amounts for the qualification of low-income credits. Increases the amount of the credits that assist working families. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1049 |
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SB1348
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Groceries; Health Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts certain groceries, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and over-the-counter drugs from the general excise tax. |
(S)
2/3/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1050 |
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SB1349
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Visitor Green Fee Special Fund; Environmental Legacy Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the visitor green fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources. Establishes the visitor green fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Legacy Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires a report to the legislature, including a visitor green fee strategic plan. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB1051 |
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SB1350 SD1
Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the sea level rise voluntary relocation fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1052 |
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SB1351 SD2 HD2
DOH; Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program; Establishment; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth up to age five. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the program, including for an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1053 |
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SB1352 SD2 HD2
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; State Historic Preservation Division; Third-party Review; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds a definition for "affordable housing" and amends the definition of "historic property" used in the State's historic preservation program. Allows the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its historic reviews to third-party consultants under certain conditions, including that the project is being undertaken to provide affordable housing and the project proponent pays for the department to contract the consultant. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1054 |
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SB1353 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts gross income from the planning, design, financing, or construction of any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB1055 |
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SB1354 SD2
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places or located in a designated historic district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1056 |
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SB1355
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HWN/GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/GVO, JDC |
HB1057 |
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SB1356 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Adoption
RELATING TO ADOPTION.
Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB1058 |
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SB1358
School Impact Fees; Housing; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Makes permanent Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which excludes housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB1060 |
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SB1359
Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund; Commercial Enterprise Vocational Programs
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
Permits commercial enterprise vocational programs for young adults within the purview of the Office of Youth Services to market and sell goods and services that develop job readiness skills that lead to self-sufficiency. Establishes the Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund. Adds a definition of "commercial enterprise vocational programs" and clarifies the definition of "young adult at risk" or "young adult." |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1061 |
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SB1360
Hospital Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Strengthens and continues the Hospital Sustainability Program indefinitely. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Makes other non-substantive changes for consistency and clarify. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1062 |
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SB1361
Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation; Department of Human Services ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Making the nursing facility sustainability program and exemptions from the special fund assessments permanent. Make changes to strengthen the nursing facility sustainability program and other nonsubstantive changes for consistency and clarify. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1063 |
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SB1362
Department of Human Services; Criminal History Background Checks
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and contractor's employees and volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to minors and young adults receiving child welfare or child abuse prevention services, or vulnerable adults receiving adult protective services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantive conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1064 |
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SB1363
Expungement of Juvenile Arrest Records; Diversion Program
RELATING TO EXPUNGING JUVENILE RECORDS.
Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1065 |
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SB1364
Department of Human Services; Second Deputy Director; Private Secretary; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SECOND DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services; authorizes a private secretary position for the second deputy; appropriate funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1066 |
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SB1365
Child Welfare Information System; Department of Human Services ($)
RELATING TO ACT 317, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to give the Department of Human Services needed flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system that complies with federal regulation, which may allow the department to receive federal matching funds for the project. Extends the time the Department of Human Services may expend the appropriation made in Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1067 |
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SB1366
Housing; Low-Income Public Housing Tenant Upward Mobility Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Provides part-time on-the-job training to attain minimum qualifications needed for future part-time and full-time employment. Effective upon its approval. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HOU, WAM |
HB1068 |
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SB1367
Department of Human Services; Office of Youth Services; Youth Shelter; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACT 130, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
Amends Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, clarifies access to services, provides a definition of homeless youth; expands the age of youth that may be served; establishes two full-time equivalent positions; and makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1069 |
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SB1368
Medicaid Program; Reimbursement Rates for Healthcare Professionals Who Provide Care for Patients Enrolled in Medicaid ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to pay certain healthcare professionals who provide care allowable under the Medicaid program to patients enrolled in Medicaid an amount similar or equivalent to reimbursement rates paid by the Medicare program. Appropriations. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1070 |
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SB1369 SD1
Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Oahu Region Transfer
RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021, AS AMENDED BY ACT 150, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
By 12/31/2027, requires the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1071 |
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SB1371 SD1
Marriage License Fee; Department of Health; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund
RELATING TO FEES FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Increases the marriage license fee from $60 to $100. Increases the compensation for a marriage license agent from $9 to $15 per license. Authorizes deposits of marriage license fees into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Adjusts the distribution of the marriage license fee among various domestic violence prevention special funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1073 |
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SB1374
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the sale of tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2024. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1076 |
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SB1375
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tobacco Products; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices and the sale of tobacco products. Effective July 1, 2023; provided that section 4 shall take effect on July 1, 2024, and section 5 shall take effect on December 1, 2024. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1077 |
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SB1376
Fees; Water Pollution Control Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the Water Pollution Control Special Fund to collect fees formerly deposited to the State general fund to create a supplemental source of funding to implement and enforce water quality management as implemented in permits, certifications, and variances. Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Health for the purposes of the Water Pollution Control Special Fund. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB1078 |
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SB1377 SD1
Water Pollution Control; Director of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL.
Revises chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add definitions that are consistent with federal Clean Water Act regulations. Clarifies the Director of Health's role as a certifying agency including enforcement of water quality certifications, and increases certain statutory civil penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB1079 |
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SB1379 SD1
Care Homes; Penalties
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLICENSED CARE HOMES.
Clarifies the penalty to be assessed on any person who intentionally operates a care facility without a certificate or license. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1081 |
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SB1380 SD1
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Physician-Patient Relationship; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Patient Relationship; Written Certification; Waiting room; Violations; Continuing Education
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Requires that written certifications for a patient with a chronic condition be valid for three years. Removes the requirement that a certifying physician or advanced practice registered nurse have a "bona fide" physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to certify that a patient has a debilitating medical condition pursuant to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensary and allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room; clarifies that each day of a violation of chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is a separate violation; and amends the rule-making authority for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Requires medical cannabis dispensaries, in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice registered nurses who issue written certifications pursuant to section 329-123, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conduct the continuing education and training program required by section 329D-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB1082 |
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SB1382
Liquor Tax; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1084 |
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SB1384 SD2 HD2
Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Hawaii Workforce Development Board; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends chapter 202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021, Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Renames "Hawaii workforce development council" to "Hawaii workforce development board". Requires the Hawaii workforce development board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies consistent with federal law and regulations. Requires the governor to select the chairperson of the board from among the seventeen private sector members. Requires the Hawaii workforce development board to assist the governor in coordinating local workforce development boards to improve the workforce development system. Repeals the requirement for the department of labor and industrial relations to submit an annual report to the legislature on the activities of the k-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1086 |
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SB1385 SD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Expands the coverage of employees and employers covered under the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of chapter 387, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by deleting from the definition of "employee" employees guaranteed a monthly compensation of $2,000 or more. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, JHA |
HB1087 |
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SB1386 SD1
Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Clarifies the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare water shortages and emergencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1088 |
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SB1387
State Small Boating Facility Lease; Public-Private Partnership; Pilot Program
RELATING TO A STATE BOATING FACILITY LEASE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department). Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the Department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1089 |
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SB1388
Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Specifies the methods by which the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial permits and renew existing ocean recreation commercial permits. Specifies that new permits for ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, new permits will be issued by the method enumerated and in the order set forth herein until the limit is reached. For renewal of existing permits in ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, the ability to renew a commercial permit will be based on seniority until the limit is reached. |
(S)
2/6/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1090 |
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SB1389 SD2
Residential Real Property Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES WITHIN SHORELINE AREAS.
Requires mandatory disclosure of all existing permitted and unpermitted shoreline erosion control structures and the annual coastal erosion rates for shoreline properties in real estate transactions when publicly available. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1091 |
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SB1390
Managed Retreat; Voluntary Relocation of Beachfront Residential Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION.
Expands the authority of the State and the counties and develops funding to begin utilizing managed retreat as an option for voluntarily moving residential development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas, including through a pilot program on the North Shore of Oahu. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB1092 |
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SB1392 SD1
Community Correctional Centers; Pretrial Detainees
RELATING TO PERIODIC REVIEWS OF DETAINEES IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.
Extends the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's period of time to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release. (SD1) |
(S)
2/29/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1094 |
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SB1393
Methadone Treatment Programs; Maximum Supply Limits
RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to allow the medical director of a methadone treatment program to dispense the maximum days of supply of take-home doses as allowed under federal law to a patient. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1095 |
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SB1394
Methadone Treatment Programs; Hepatitis Testing
RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB1096 |
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SB1395
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1097 |
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SB1396
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Amends section 4 of Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to make permanent the requirements under section 329-38.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to check the electronic prescription accountability system in certain situations as enumerated. |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1098 |
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SB1397
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Controlled Substances Reporting.
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Amends subsection 329-101(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that a dispenser of a controlled substance report the filling of a controlled substance prescription and the dispensing of drug samples to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System at least once every day, or a report of "zero" be reported not less than once every seven days if no controlled substances prescriptions are filled or drug samples are dispensed. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB1099 |
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SB1398 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2022; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1100 |
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SB1399
Stormwater Fees; State Exemption
RELATING TO STORMWATER FEES.
Exempts the State and its departments and agencies that maintain or operate a stormwater management system that is interconnected to a county stormwater system from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits each county from denying services to the State or its departments or agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees. |
(S)
2/1/2023- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1101 |
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SB1400 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the total contract value and total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts entered into by the department of transportation for harbor improvements. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1102 |
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SB1401
Emergency appropriation; Department of Transportation; Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program; Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Special Fund. ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTRIC BICYCLE AND ELECTRIC MOPED REBATE PROGRAM.
Makes an emergency appropriation into and from a newly established special fund to authorize funds for the Department of Transportation Highways Division's Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay a third-party administrator to administer and pay the rebates to the applicants. |
(S)
2/2/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1103 |
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SB1402
Motor Vehicles; Vehicle Weight Enforcement; Violations
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES ENFORCEMENT.
Amends the law relating to enforcement of weight limits for vehicle gross weight, axle, and wheel load. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1104 |
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SB1403
Motor Vehicle Inspection Program; Authorization to Amend Hawaii Administrative Rules
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Allows the Director of Transportation to upgrade the motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State by authorizing changes to the program to be implemented by administrative rules. |
(S)
2/2/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1105 |
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SB1404 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Airports; Reimbursement for Fines Levied; Private Financing of Airport Improvements or Constructions
RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.
Authorizes the department of transportation airports division to demand and collect reimbursement from any airport contractor, tenant, or user for the entire amount of fines and penalties levied for the violation of federal, state, or county laws related to environmental protection or the United States Department of Homeland Security. Allows the department of transportation airports division to enter into a capital advancement contract with a private party for certain public improvement or construction projects at Hawaii's airports under certain circumstances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1106 |
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SB1405 SD1
Commercial Motor Vehicle; Weight Limits
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS.
Requires vehicle weights to be consistent with federal weight limits with respect to legal limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads traveling on all public roadways. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
HB1107 |
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SB1406
Commercial Motor Vehicle; Penalties and Fines
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE FINES.
Amends the law relating to vehicle weight violations by replacing the fine schedule and increasing the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1108 |
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SB1407
Commercial Driver Licensing; Commercial Learner's Permit; Commercial Driver's Licenses
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING.
Meets federal requirements on fraudulent activity relating to Commercial Learner's Permits (CLP) and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL). |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB1109 |
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SB1408
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles, Road Usage Charge System; Mileage-Based Road Usage Fees; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes beginning on July 1, 2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicles a choice of paying a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage charge until 2033. Requires motor vehicle registration application to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is electricity. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Defines electric vehicle. Defines alternative fuel vehicle. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1110 |
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SB1409
Highway Safety; Safety Equipment; Protective Devices; Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Mopeds
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND MOPEDS.
Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, to wear a helmet secured by a chin strap. Requires operators of a moped to wear a helmet with a chin strap. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1111 |
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SB1410 SD1
Pickup Trucks; Passengers in Load-carrying Area or Beds
RELATING TO TRUCK BEDS.
Prohibits operation of a pickup truck with any passengers seated in the bed or load-carrying area unless in an emergency or an officially authorized parade caravan, or exhibition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1112 |
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SB1411 SD2 HD1
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY.
Amends the name and administration of the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1113 |
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SB1412
University of Hawaii; Scholarships ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1114 |
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SB1413 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant resident tuition fees for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB1115 |
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SB1414 SD2
UH; Research; Training; Contracts; Grants; Procurement; Research and Training Revolving Fund; Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Exempts certain University of Hawaii contracts involving research and training from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and requires the Board of Regents to develop internal policies and procedures for those procurements. Repeals the requirement that the Board of Regents develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of construction. Authorizes the University of Hawaii President to delegate procurement authority for research and training to the University's Vice President for Research and Innovation. Requires the Board of Regents to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HET, LGO, FIN |
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SB1415 SD2 HD1
UH; Employees; Telework; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to submit annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State during the applicable year to the legislature no later than December 31 of that year. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) La Chica voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
KIM, AWA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1416 SD2
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; State Funded Programs; Mandatory Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution to be submitted to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the Legislative Reference Bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of the publication of the performance audit reports. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature containing certain information regarding new, funded state programs within 1 year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB1418 SD2 HD2
Excessive Noise Control; Disorderly Conduct; Residential or Mixed-Use Areas; Counties; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during night time hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds for enforcement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aiu, Garcia, Gates, Holt, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Ganaden, Kila, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim, Wakai |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1302 |
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SB1419
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging within the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB872 |
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SB1420
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Contributions; State Elected Officials; County Elected Officials; Legislative Sessions; Prohibition
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB726 |
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SB1421
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Fraud; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB711 |
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SB1422
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Penal Code; False Statements or Entries; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches; Counties; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes the class C felony offense of using or making false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the State, or any county. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of making a false statement or entry. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB710 |
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SB1423
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Legislature; Bill of Rights; Public Advocate ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Establishes the office of the public advocate. Establishes rights for members of the public with respect to the conduct and operation of the legislature and its members. Specifies procedures for the investigation and reporting of alleged violations of the rights. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB725 |
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SB1424
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Constitutional Amendment; Legislators; Term Limits (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than sixteen years during the person's lifetime. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB796 |
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SB1425
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Limits the permitted uses of campaign funds to only those purposes that are directly related to the campaigns of candidates. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB727 |
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SB1426
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Recordings of Public Meetings; Meeting Minutes; Public Record; Boards
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Encourages boards to maintain any electronic audio or visual recording of a board meeting as a public record on the board's website regardless of whether the written minutes of the meeting have been posted. Amends the information that must be included as part of the written minutes of board meetings. Requires boards to provide the state archives with a copy of any electronic audio or visual recording of a board meeting before removing the recording from the board's website. Effective 10/1/2023. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB712 |
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SB1427
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Legislatively Appointed Bodies; Task Forces; Working Groups; Special Committees; Sunshine Law
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Expands application of the State's sunshine law to legislatively appointed bodies, including task forces, working groups, special committees, and select committees. Requires the senate and the house of representatives to hold public hearings on a biennial basis to solicit professional and public feedback on how chamber rules can better effectuate the intent of the State's sunshine law. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB723 |
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SB1428
Parental Rights in Education
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
Bans instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. Establishes new parental rights regarding health services and records. Establishes the parental right to sue and receive damages if schools fail to adhere to new provisions. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB1429
Sex-specific Athletic Teams; School Sports
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
Creates the requirement of school sports to designate sex specific teams for the purpose of gender equality. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EDU/HHS/EET, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
EDU/HHS/EET, JDC/WAM |
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SB1430
Motor Vehicles; Inspection; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Repeals motor vehicle safety inspection requirements for certain motor vehicles. |
(S)
2/2/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
AWA, CHANG |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1431
Fentanyl Possession; Class A Felony
RELATING TO FENTANYL.
Establishes the offense of Fentanyl possession, production, or distribution as a Class A felony. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
AWA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1432
Social Media Platforms; Censorship; Safeguards
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP.
Prohibits social media platforms from engaging in censorship of candidates for elected office and other users. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC. |
AWA |
LBT/CPN, JDC |
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SB1433
Petty Misdemeanor; Misdemeanor; Sentence of Imprisonment; Increase
RELATING TO SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT.
Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment from one year to two years for a misdemeanor and thirty days to one year for a petty misdemeanor. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
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SB1434
CIP; 12th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWELFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB1435
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriate funds to the Department of Health for the purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in Central Maui, and to fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
HB1245 |
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SB1436
Hawaii Environmental Policy Act; Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Affordable Housing; Project Segmentation
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Exempts affordable housing and certain qualifying housing development projects from HEPA. Establishes a definition of "program" and "project" to preempt the existing definitions under section 11-200.1-2, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and narrow the existing interpretation that requires analysis of tangentially related projects. Amends the applicability and requirements section of HEPA to clarify when multiple actions must be considered in the same environmental review document for the purposes of project segmentation. Expands the requirement that project opponents must exhaust their administrative remedies as a prerequisite to litigation to apply to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Retroactively applies to projects that received approval for their environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on or after August 9, 2019. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/HOU, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
AEN/HOU, JDC |
HB1247 |
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SB1438 SD1
Office of Consumer Protection; Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection; Department of the Attorney General; Transfer
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Transfers the Office of Consumer Protection from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection to the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB1439
Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlord; Tenant; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB1439 |
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SB1440
CIP; Fourteenth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KIM, Richards, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB1441 SD1
Government Contracts; Procurement; Protests
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
GVO, JDC |
HB816 |
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SB1442 SD2 HD2
Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Construction; Facilities; General Excise Tax Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Establishes positions within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for the deployment of the capital improvement funds appropriated by this Act. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program for expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, administrative costs, and the construction of facilities. Makes the ohana zones pilot program a government assistance program for purposes of a general excise tax exemption. Specifies that certain exemptions shall apply to the ohana zone construction. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1443
DOE; Asthma; Bronchodilators; Emergency Use
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
Authorizes the department of education to stock bronchodilators for emergency use during respiratory distress and authorize department employees to volunteer to administer bronchodilators. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB1448 |
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SB1444 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V takes effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB1242 |
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SB1445
Income Tax Credits; Household and Dependent Care; Expenses; Low-Income Household Renters; Refundable Food/Excise Tax; Increases
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Increases the low-income household renters' income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1446
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2023, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services. |
(S)
2/13/2023- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1452 |
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SB1447 SD1 HD1
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
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SB1448
State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; Member; Composition; Qualification
RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Increases the number of members composing the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects from fourteen to sixteen members, and requires one member to have at least five years of experience as an employee of a government agency. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1449
Whistleblowers' Protection Act; Public Employees
RELATING TO THE WHISTLEBLOWERS' PROTECTION ACT.
Amends the State Whistleblowers' Protection Act to include protection for public employees reporting the commission of fraud by other public employees or public bodies. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee(s) on LBT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-23 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
IHARA |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1450
Campaign Contributions; Public Contracts; Procurement Code
RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
Requires all public contractors to explicitly agree through a provision in their public contracts to be subject to the prohibition and penalties for any violations of campaign finance laws. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
IHARA, AWA, Elefante |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1451
Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters, and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
HB1502 |
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SB1452
Office of Information Practices; Director; Term; Selection Committee
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Establishes a six-year term and the selection process for the Director of the Office of Information Practices. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1453
Lobbyists; Executive Branch; Administrative Action
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Expands the definition of "administrative action" in lobbyists law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals and procurement of goods and services under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Clarifies that the lobbyists law apply to lobbying of the executive branch. |
(S)
2/16/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
IHARA, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1454 SD2
Psilocybin; DOH; Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group within the Department of Health. Requires the working group to examine the medicinal and therapeutic effects of psilocybin or psilocybin based products on mental health, report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025, and dissolve on 6/30/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1337 |
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SB1455
Hemp Products; Hemp Processors; Hemp Manufacturing
RELATING TO HEMP.
Authorizes and regulates the manufacture of certain hemp products within the State. Clarifies the respective roles of persons growing hemp, processing hemp, and manufacturing hemp products. Repeals the sunset date of the State's hemp laws. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB1456 SD1
SPRB; Honokaa Land Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
GABBARD, INOUYE |
ECD, FIN |
HB943 |
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SB1457 SD1
SPRB; Kohala Mountain Fish Company ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, in establishing The Village project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 21 |
GABBARD, INOUYE |
FIN |
HB691 |
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SB1458 SD1
Department of Health; Counties; Extended Producer Responsibility; Waste Reduction; Packaging; Fast-Moving Consumer Goods; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a report that assesses the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
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SB1459 SD1
Water Quality; Task Force; Environment; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a task force to examine the consequences of drinking water contamination detected at the Waipahu Wells II Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1460
Energy; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Incentives; Rebates; Low-income Housing Tax Credits; HHFDC
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Beginning with calendar year 2024, requires that electric vehicle ready parking for new construction be integrated as a criterion in the low-income housing tax credit qualified allocation plan. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET/TCA, WAM. |
CHANG |
EET/TCA, WAM |
HB1252 |
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SB1461 SD1
Construction Projects; Building Professionals; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Amends the exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared and construction observed by a licensed engineer, architect, or landscape architect to be determined by floor area of work rather than estimated cost. Exempts one- or two-storied structures that are used primarily as a residence from such requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN |
HB924 |
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SB1462 SD2 HD1
Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Working Group
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes a limited-profit housing associations working group. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB1463
Landlord-Tenant Code; Holdover Tenants; Termination; Just Cause; Relocation Assistance; Rent Increases; Fees; Hawaii Rent Board; Tenant Bill of Rights; Rent Stabilization Special Fund
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions, and publish a tenant bill of rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with the tenant bill of rights. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board. |
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1/30/2023- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1338 |
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SB1464
Housing; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Notices; Intent to Raise Rent; Intent to Terminate
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires, for fixed term tenancies, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement ninety days before the expiration of the original rental agreement, but one hundred twenty days for original rental agreements with a term greater than two years. Increases the required notice period for intent to raise rent and intent to terminate for month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies. |
(S)
2/6/2023- Re-Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
HB1339 |
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SB1465 SD2
Procurement; Professional Services; Ranking; Qualified Persons
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows agencies to rank fewer than three persons for professional services when fewer than three qualified persons respond to the solicitation or request to use alternative procurement procedures when no qualified person responds to the solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB1184 |
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SB1466 SD1
Cesspools; Pilot Program; Counties; Priority Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot program within the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewerage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
HB1396 |
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SB1467
HPHA; Kapaa Public Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1395 |
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SB1469 SD1 HD1
First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS AND CYBERSECURITY DATA CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the development of the First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela voting no (2) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). |
KOUCHI |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1493 |
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SB1470 SD2
PSD; Women; Correctional Centers; Control Rooms; Cameras; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to install digital cameras in all guard control rooms of any correctional center housing women. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1235 |
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SB1471
Privacy; Individually Identifiable Health Information; Newborn Child; Genetic and Metabolic Screening; Disclosure; Prohibition; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Prohibits the Department of Health or any recipient of individually identifiable health information of a newborn child obtained through genetic and metabolic screening tests required by law to disclose to any person other than the newborn child's parents, guardian, or other persons having custody or control of the newborn child, any individually identifiable health information of a newborn child, including disclosure to a law enforcement officer. Establishes that any information obtained by a law enforcement officer in violation of this prohibition shall be deemed evidence acquired by unlawful means. |
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1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Keith-Agaran |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1472 SD2 HD1
Behavioral Health; Mental Health; Crisis Services; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration; Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the expansion and enhancement of the suicide crisis hotline and crisis management services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii Coordinated Access Resource Entry System (CARES) Crisis Helpline; expansion and enhancement of the crisis mobile outreach services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of licensed crisis residential shelter services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of bed stabilization services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; and expansion of certified community behavioral health clinics with services coordinated through the Hawaii CARES crisis helpline. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1473 SD2 HD2
Medicaid; Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Applied Behavior Analysis; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DOH, DHS, and DOE to research rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, are covered under the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment benefit; state special education services and programs; and the medicaid section 1915(c) home and community based waiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB1474 SD2
Medicaid; Home- and Community-Based Services; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB1341 |
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SB1475 SD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Port Infrastructure; Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a strategic plan for maintenance dredging of important port and harbor locations and report the plan to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete a minimum of two projects identified in the strategic plan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
WTL, WAM |
HB1320 |
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SB1476 SD2
SPRBs; West Maui Hospital and Medical Center; County of Maui; Matching Funds ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist West Maui Hospital Foundation, Inc. in the construction of West Maui Hospital and Medical Center in the County of Maui, including any necessary infrastructure. Requires the County of Maui to serve as guarantor of any debt service on the special purpose revenue bonds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
MCKELVEY |
HLT, FIN |
HB1255 |
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SB1477 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Wharfs; Launching Ramps; Small Boat Harbors; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain wharfs, launching ramps, and small boat harbors on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB1318 |
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SB1478 SD1 HD1
Offensive Cybersecurity Program; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Report; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.
Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2023- 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). |
MCKELVEY, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1479
Statewide Traffic Code; Pedestrians; Jaywalking; Minors; Penalty
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Increases from $100 to $200 the fine imposed against an adult pedestrian who improperly crosses the street if the pedestrian does so while accompanied by a minor under the age of 15. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB1480
Environmental Crimes Unit; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes within the Department of the Attorney General, an Environmental Crimes Unit, which shall be a cooperative effort between the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Health to investigate and prosecute crimes that pose substantial risks to the environment and public health. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/JDC, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
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SB1481
Fireworks; Importation; Inspection; County Fire Departments; Ordinances
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes conditions for the importation of fireworks. Authorizes the county fire departments to inspect warehouses, piers, cargo, baggage, and personal effects of persons arriving in the State to ascertain if they contain any fireworks. Requires importers of fireworks to file a written statement with the appropriate county fire department. Allows the county fire departments to take custody and possession of and exercise jurisdiction over illegally imported fireworks. Prohibits the importation of fireworks except through airports and seaports approved by the State Fire Council. Requires each county fire department to establish and maintain a secure storage site for illegally imported fireworks. Requires that each county establish ordinances setting conditions for the importation of fireworks. |
(S)
2/8/2023- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
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SB1482 SD1
HTDC; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HET, FIN |
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SB1483
Cyber Harassment; Cyberstalking; Prohibition; Civil Liabilities; Injunction
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FUKUNAGA, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1220 |
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SB1484
State Parks Special Fund; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1485 SD1
Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in capital improvement project work at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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SB1486 SD2 HD1
Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Wild Game; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife; and Department of Health, Food Safety Branch; and in consultation with the County of Maui Axis Deer Task Force, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing and distribution capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by nonprofit food distribution services by 7/1/2024. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1487
Mamaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to CPN/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
CPN/AEN, WAM |
HB1250 |
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SB1488 SD2 HD3
UH; CTAHR; Beef Cattle Interisland Ocean Transportation Study; Livestock; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
AGR, HET, FIN |
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SB1489
NELHA; Duties; Board of Directors; Membership
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Amends the statutory duties of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Requires the Authority to conduct certain activities in a culturally sensitive and environmentally appropriate manner and to engage in community outreach and education. Amends the membership of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority board of directors by requiring 1 board member to represent the University of Hawaii Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and 1 member to be a cultural practitioner from the ahupuaa of Ooma or Kalaoa. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET/HWN, JDC. |
KANUHA |
EET/HWN, JDC |
HB913 |
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SB1490 SD1 HD2
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the attorney general to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, subject to certain circumstances. Establishes certain filing and hearing requirements for when the attorney general refuses to defend a state employee. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, that the State file a motion to be heard with the court. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1491
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reproductive Health Care Services; Privacy; Report
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Prohibits, with certain exceptions, any state agency or political subdivision from providing private information regarding, or authorizing an arrest warrant based on, the receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Department of Health to maintain on its website information about access to abortion in the State, including current information about state law. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assess and report to the Legislature on any policy changes or legislation needed to ensure that no person is disqualified from licensure or subject to professional discipline based on the lawful receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services in the State. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/GVO, CPN/JDC |
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SB1492 SD2 HD2
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the department of health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the department of health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Requires the department of the attorney general to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment, unless declined by the petitioner. Appropriates funds to the department of health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1503 |
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SB1494
Firearms Insurance
RELATING TO FIREARMS INSURANCE.
Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/CPN. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC/CPN |
HB1166 |
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SB1495 SD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies requirements for film productions with production expenditures of $1,000,000 or more claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Increases the annual cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit. Requires productions to meet certain local hire and local vendor quotas. Expands the definition of qualified production for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to include streaming platforms. Takes effect 1/6/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
HB1494 |
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SB1496
Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters Credit
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS CREDIT.
Increases the maximum value of the low-income household renters credit to $150 per qualified exemption for households. Adjusts and provides income threshold tiers based on filing status. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1497 SD1
Department of Transportation; Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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SB1498 SD1 HD2
BLNR; Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection; LUC; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland or dryland taro growing lands. Establishes a taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for loi or mala taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the Hawaii State Planning Act. Requires and appropriates funds for the Land Use Commission to create an inventory of taro lands and consult with former members of the Taro Security and Purity Task Force in the creation of the inventory. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB1499
Taro; Cultivation and Production; Traditional Hawaiian foods; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Exempts income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products from the income tax. Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1500
Agriculture; Affordable Taro Lands
RELATING TO TARO LANDS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture to work with taro farmers to identify taro lands, adjust lease rents, and modify lease qualification criteria. Sunsets after 10 years. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB1501 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO LANDS.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland taro growing lands. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB1503
Reproductive Health Care; Abortions; Gender Affirming Treatments; Licenses; Professional Liability Insurance; AG; DLE; Foreign Subpoenas; Patient Health Information
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits certain boards from taking adverse action against individuals possessing or applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery or nursing for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments in the State in compliance with the laws of the State, or being disciplined by another state for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments. Prohibits certain insurers from taking adverse actions against reproductive health care providers for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments. Prohibits court clerks from issuing subpoenas in connection with out-of-state subpoenas related to abortion care services or gender affirming treatments that are provided in compliance with the laws of the State. Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement and the county police departments from participating in another state's investigations concerning abortion-related conduct, gender affirming treatments, or other reproductive health care or services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Attorney General to routinely submit to the Legislature and Governor reports of these requests for participation. Establishes additional protections for patient health information related to reproductive health services or gender affirming treatments. Establishes protections for certain information related to reproductive health services or gender affirming treatments that does not qualify as patient health information. Prohibits the State from penalizing individuals based on the individual's pregnancy outcomes or gender affirming treatments received or for aiding or assisting in a third party's abortion or gender affirming treatment. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1504 SD2 HD1
Museum of Modern Hawaii History; Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MODERN HAWAII HISTORY MUSEUM.
Establishes the museum of modern Hawaii history. Establishes a task force to develop plans for the establishment, construction, and operation of the museum of modern Hawaii history. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
CAI, FIN |
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SB1506 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Bicycle Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
HB1418 |
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SB1507
ADC; Economic Development; Food Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD INNOVATION.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a food and product innovation network office within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Establishes a food and product innovation network advisory council to advise the administrators of the food and product innovation network office. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1508
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1509 SD2 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Archives Preservation and Long-term Access Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund to be used to preserve and provide long-term access to other materials preserved at the state archives, in addition to government records. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
FUKUNAGA |
LGO, FIN |
HB1370 |
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SB1510 SD1
UH; Astronomy; Instruments; Center; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ASTRONOMY ENGINEERING AND INSTRUMENTATION.
Establishes a center for the design, development, and fabrication of astronomical instruments within the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the center's planning and design and 10 full-time equivalent faculty positions within the center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1511 SD2 HD2 CD2
RCUH; UH; Purpose; Powers; Exemptions; Contracts for Services
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract with the Research Corporation when the University determines that other various agencies cannot more effectively or efficiently accomplish certain research and training activities. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations. Limits the scope of the special account the Research Corporation is authorized to establish. Requires revolving accounts to follow University of Hawaii Administrative Procedure 12.204. Limits internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation that use University intramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature. (CD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, Kidani, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB1512
Condominiums; Meetings; Members; Proxies; Internet; Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits the use of proxies in condominium association voting. Requires associations to allow members to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Requires associations to mail out paper ballots before any annual or other periodic election of board members. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to CPN. |
KIM |
CPN |
HB1298 |
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SB1514
Campaign Spending Commission; Training; Candidate and Noncandidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Requires at least one individual from each candidate and noncandidate committee to complete mandatory training on key campaign spending laws, reporting requirements, and deadlines at least once every election cycle. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
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SB1515
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices
RELATING TO FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.
Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1516
Constitutional Amendment; Citizen Assembly (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR A CITIZENS ASSEMBLY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITIZENS ASSEMBLY TO PROPOSE TO THE LEGISLATURE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY REVISIONS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, CAMPAIGN FINANCE, ETHICS, REFERENDUM, REAPPORTIONMENT, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens assembly and to authorize the citizens assembly to propose to the Legislature constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, and public access to information. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
IHARA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1517
Rose-ringed Parakeet; Department of Land and Natural Resources; National Wildlife Research Center; United States Department of Agriculture; Control Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide assistance and supplemental funding to the National Wildlife Research Center of the United States Department of Agriculture to conduct pilot field studies to evaluate control tools, develop a control plan, and support other efforts to reduce the rose-ringed parakeet population on Oahu. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
IHARA |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB1519
School Support Organizations; Revocable Permits; Public Education
RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Requires organizations supporting public schools to obtain a written revocable permit from the chancellor of the University of Hawaii or principal to use the school's name in association with the school support organization. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HRE/EDU, JDC. |
KIDANI |
HRE/EDU, JDC |
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SB1520 SD2 HD1
UH; Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub; DBEDT; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PACIFIC HYDROGEN HUB.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and other related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/HET, FIN |
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SB1521 SD2 HD1
Integrated Land Use Plan; OPSD; HSEO; HDOA; DOT; HTA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create an integrated land use study for the use of land within the agricultural district. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and Hawaii Tourism Authority to update various state functional plans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2023- 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) Ilagan excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
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SB1522 SD2 HD2
HTA; Repeal; DBEDT; Office of Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Management Action Plans; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund; Tourism Liaison Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes an Office of Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Office of Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes and appropriates funds for a tourism liaison officer within the office of the governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
DELA CRUZ |
TOU/ECD, WAL, FIN |
HB1376 |
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SB1523 SD1
State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects; Application for Licensure; Denial; Written Notice
RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Requires the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects to, upon its denial of an application for licensure, provide the applicant with a written notice of denial accompanied by a written explanation describing the reasons for the Board's denial. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17 |
ELEFANTE, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPC |
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SB1524
Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2024, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
AEN/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB254 |
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SB1525
Diamond Head; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Place Names
RELATING TO DIAMOND HEAD.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to identify all state and county roads, landmarks, monuments, and public parks that use the name Diamond Head and identify the process for renaming these roads, landmarks, and public parks from Diamond Head to Leahi. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL/TCA, WAM. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/TCA, WAM |
HB1249 |
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SB1526
Reproductive Health Care Services
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
Explicitly provides that a patient has a right to choose to obtain an abortion, or terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the patient's life or health. Repeals criminal penalties for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies which health care providers may provide abortion care. |
(S)
2/14/2023- Re-Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB1441 |
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SB1528
Constitutional Amendment; Reproductive Freedom; Abortion; Contraceptives; Pregnancy Outcomes (ConAm)
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose or obtain an abortion or to choose to obtain or use contraceptives. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1529
Feral Game Mammals; Department of Agriculture; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL GAME MAMMALS.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture that shall find, solicit, and distribute grants for the control of feral game mammals. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1530
Family Court; Minors' Foster Custody; Tort Action
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately report to the family court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may constitute a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when investigating a potential tort claim on behalf of a child in foster care and when determining whether to authorize the filing of a tort claim on behalf of the injured child and whether to appoint outside counsel. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1531 SD2
Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council; DOH; Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council to review mental health treatment information and advise the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC |
HB1340 |
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SB1532 SD2 HD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Awards; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor persons from Hawaii who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and who serve as an inspiration to others. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
LEE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CAI, FIN |
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SB1533
University of Hawaii; Sustainability Goals; Meals; Plant-Based Proteins; Allergies; Benchmarks; Annual Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish collective goals to accommodate the dietary needs of every student by increasing plant-based proteins and meaningful daily options for students with various allergies for meals eligible for purchase with a meal plan. Beginning January 1, 2035, requires plant-based proteins to be the primary protein in fifty per cent of all meals eligible for purchase with a meal plan. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HRE/HHS, WAM. |
LEE |
HRE/HHS, WAM |
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SB1535 SD1 HD1
Traffic Safety; Department of Transportation; Construction Projects; Exemptions; Historic Preservation; Archeological Review; Environmental Impact Statement Law
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows the director of transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review and the environmental impact statement law, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
LEE |
TRN, WAL, FIN |
HB1347 |
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SB1536
Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC. |
AWA |
PSM/LBT, JDC |
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SB1537
State Budget; Capital Improvement Projects; Executive Branch ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 2023–2025. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
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SB1538 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Makes appropriations to the Judiciary for capital improvement projects for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 1/7/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1539
Grants; Chapter 42F; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates moneys for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, for expenditure in fiscal year 2023-2024 for capital improvement projects. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
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SB1540 SD1
Mental Health Treatment Diversion; Probation Violators; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Expands the Criminal Justice Diversion Program. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires DOH to contract with behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
HB1442 |
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SB1542
Firearms; Electric Guns; Carrying; Possession; Restrictions
RELATING TO WEAPON SAFETY.
Specifies sensitive locations in which the carrying of firearms is restricted or prohibited. Authorizes, in certain circumstances, the carrying of firearms on private property. Specifies areas in which the carrying or possession of electric guns is restricted or prohibited. Imposes certain firearm storage requirements for individuals licensed to carry firearms. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit to the Legislature, over a 4-year period, semi-annual reports on the public carrying of firearms. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB1543 SD2 HD2
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB967 |
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SB1544
Fraud; Class B Felony; Establishment; Disqualification; Elective Public Office; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Dela Cruz, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB1545
Hawaii State Energy Office; Energy State Functional Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENERGY STATE FUNCTIONAL PLAN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to update the Energy State Functional Plan. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KIDANI |
EET, WAM |
HB1431 |
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SB1546
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language College; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Establishment
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. |
(S)
2/7/2023- Re-Referred to HRE, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
HB1430 |
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SB1547 SD1 HD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai and Oahu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB1426 |
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SB1548
Hemp Producers; Cannabis; Licensing; Labeling ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals redundant regulations on hemp production, which will reduce costs for the State and Hawaii farmers. Amends hemp law in a manner that recognizes the unique constraints of Hawaii farmers, while protecting human health. Allows licensed hemp producers to sell hemp biomass. Requires transparency in labeling of hemp products to identify the percentage of Hawaii grown hemp or hemp product in all hemp products. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to hire or consult a toxicologist or consultant familiar with hemp industry standards for the purpose of setting defined action limits or exposure levels for different types of hemp products. Extends the State's hemp processor law through 7/1/2027. Repeals on 7/1/2027. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1359 |
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SB1549 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Na Ala Hele Program; Trails; Operating Costs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for operating costs and personnel to manage certain trailheads as part of the Na Ala Hele Trail and Access Program. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1394 |
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SB1550
Collective Bargaining; Public Employment; Telecommunications Dispatchers; Emergency Dispatchers
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. |
(S)
1/31/2023- Re-Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1398 |
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SB1551 SD2
Department of Human Services; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Supportive Housing Pilot Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriations; Reports ($)
RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/HLT, FIN |
HB1397 |
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SB1553
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB1149 |
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SB1554
Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB309 |
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SB1555
General Excise Tax; SNAP; WIC; Nonprescription Drugs; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the sale of nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, AWA, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1556
DOH; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes 2.0 full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal year 2023-2024, and 2.0 additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB180 |
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SB1557 SD1
Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Transfer of Gifts
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Establishes procedures for the custody, inventory, and care of protocol gifts received by members of either house of the Legislature or state employees. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1558
Elections; Ballots; Unopposed Candidates; Primary Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in the primary election, the candidate's name shall not appear on the primary election ballot but shall instead appear on the general election ballot. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1559 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Electronic Copy; 48-Hour Availability; Third or Final Reading; Legislature (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 15, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC COPIES, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRINTED COPIES, OF A BILL TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS OF A HOUSE IN WHICH THE BILL IS BEING VOTED UPON FOR THIRD OR FINAL READING IN FULFILLMENT OF THE FORTY-EIGHT HOUR AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT.
Amends the State Constitution to allow electronic copies, as an alternative to printed copies, of a bill to be made available for members of a house of the Legislature in which the bill is being voted upon for third or final reading in fulfillment of the 48-hour availability requirement. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1560
State and Local Elections; Voter Registration; Voter Age
RELATING TO VOTING.
Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1561 SD1
Voting; Age Qualification; State and County Elections; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING IN STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow citizens who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state and county general election to vote at the state and county primary election immediately preceding the state and county general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen and any intervening or co-occurring special election. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1562
Reapportionment Commission; Senate District Boundary
RELATING TO REAPPORTIONMENT.
Requires that the Reapportionment Commission apportion the House of Representatives among multi-member districts of not more than three members that conform to the boundaries of the Senate districts, unless not practicable |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1563
Reapportionment Commission; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO REPRESENT CITIZEN ORGANIZATIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to add two members to the Reapportionment Commission, representing citizen organizations, to be appointed by the Chief Justice. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1564
Public Records; Copies of Records; Costs and Fees
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Allows a requestor of a public record to receive the public record in the format of their choice; provided that the format that is being requested is available. |
(S)
2/14/2023- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1565
Ethics Commission; Charges; Information
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Requires that the person or organization that filed an ethics charge to the Ethics Commission be informed of the status of the charge upon request, including the final disposition. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB1566
Department of Health; Notice; Patient; Release; Victims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to give written notice of a patient's final unconditional release to any person that the patient has harmed or threatened to harm, or who has a temporary restraining order against the patient or has submitted a written request for written notice of the patient's release prior to the patient's release. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1567 SD2
Career and Technical Education; State Board for Career and Technical Education; Workforce Development Pathways; Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council; UH; DBEDT; DLIR; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; Pay Differentials; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Authorizes the State Board for Career and Technical Education to cooperate with the Legislature to advise on provisions of all nonfederal funds received that are earmarked for career and technical education. Requires the State Board for Career and Technical Education, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to develop and implement workforce development pathways. Amends the membership composition of the Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of workforce development pathways and differential pay increases for career and technical education teachers. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN, FIN |
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SB1568 SD2
Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; Amendment; Housing Infrastructure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2023. Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure. Temporarily authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax to amend the rates and uses of the surcharge. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LGO, HSG, FIN |
HB1363 |
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SB1569 SD2
Telework Working Group; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Establishes a temporary Telework Working Group. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, Elefante, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB1570
Cannabis; Medical Use; Patients; Caregivers; Cultivation
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Amends various statutory provisions for the purpose of strengthening the integrity of medical cannabis law. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1217 |
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SB1571
Intoxicating Liquors; Direct Shipping; Liquor Manufacturers; Brewpubs; Small Craft Producer Pubs
RELATING TO DIRECT SHIPPING OF LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. Requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
HB1259 |
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SB1572 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees. Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into bargaining unit (16). Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB1573 SD2 HD1
Affordable Housing; Watershed Management; Water Resources; Working Group
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- 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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KANUHA |
WAL/HSG, FIN |
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SB1574
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the label of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
KANUHA |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB1348 |
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SB1575
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1576
General Excise Tax; Rate Reduction; Exemption; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024. |
(S)
2/3/2023- Re-Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WAM |
HB1429 |
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SB1577 SD1 HD1
Business Registration Data; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Online
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2023- 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) Cochran excused (1). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Kidani |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1578 SD1
Cable Television Systems; Public, Educational, or Governmental Access Channels; Considerations; Report; Viewership Numbers
RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
Adds additional considerations for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to take into account when ensuring that the terms and conditions required for operation of an access organization are fair to the public in its designated service area. Requires cable operators to include viewership numbers for channels designated for public, educational, and government access use in its reports to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2023- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI |
HET, CPC |
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SB1579
Public, Education, and Government Access Funds; Access Organizations; Revenues
RELATING TO ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS.
Requires that any revenue derived from an access organization that receives public, education, and government access funds shall be deposited into the state general fund. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1580 SD1
DOH; Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group; Staffing; Work Environment; Nurses; Nurse Aides; Hospitals; Care Homes; Dialysis Facilities; Report
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
Establishes within the Department of Health, the Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group to research, assess, and make recommendations on the best practices in labor standards that can be implemented at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities in the State, including the establishment and enforcement of minimum staffing standards, hospital staffing committees, and mandatory meal breaks, rest breaks, and overtime standards. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHS/LBT, CPN/WAM |
HB1378 |
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SB1581
State-Licensed or State-Certified Care Facilities; Inspections; Limitation; Complaints; Department of Health
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to limit unannounced inspections to investigate complaints pertaining to client or patient abuse or life- or health-threatening danger at certain state-licensed or state-certified care facilities and establishes requirements to file complaints against the care facilities. Requires relicensing inspections of certain care facilities to be scheduled. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1582
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the department of Hawaiian home lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. |
(S)
2/10/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB1507 |
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SB1583
Village; Food Security; Sustainable Agriculture; Community; Appropriation; Grant-in-Aid; Matching Funds ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funding contingent upon matching fund availability to support the Village, an agricultural community and learning center that works to improve food security and sustainability on the Island of Hawaii by offering training for interested parties, food growing, production, and RTE meals. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1584
Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; 2023 Consent Order; Department of Health; United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of the Navy; Defense Logistics Agency
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
Establishes as null and void, any nondisclosure, confidentiality, or non-disparagement clause in any agreement entered into by any government agency, that prohibits employees of the government agency or other parties from disclosing to the public certain information pertaining to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Declares as null and void, the 2023 Consent Order pertaining to the defueling and closure of the facility, proposed to be entered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requires the EPA, Navy, DLA, and the State department of health to enter into a new consent order in conformance with certain requirements pertaining to transparency. Establishes that any person who discloses information on threats to public safety arising out of or related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility shall be protected by all relevant existing laws. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, JDC |
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SB1585
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations; Department of Health; Prohibition; Phase Out
RELATING TO ANIMAL AGRICULTURE.
Prohibits new operations and renewal of existing licenses or permits to operate large concentrated animal feeding operations in the State, under certain conditions and by an unspecified date. Phases out all existing large concentrated animal feeding operations by 7/1/2028. |
(S)
2/15/2023- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
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SB1587 SD1
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; State Lands; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB1589
Hemp Industry Task Force; Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Rural Economic Development
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development. |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, LEE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB1590 SD1 HD1
DOA; Meat Inspections; Authority; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from the federal government to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 768). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Kidani |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1591
Public Places Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Taxes; Public Places; Security; Violations
RELATING TO THE SECURITY OF PUBLIC PLACES.
Creates a Public Places Special Fund to fund hiring private security to work with county law enforcement to enforce state or county laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations prohibiting camping, loitering, nuisance, or other violations in public places. Allocates .005 per cent of the transient accommodations tax to the Public Places Special Fund to be allocated to the counties in proportion to the amount of tax collected in each county. |
(S)
2/6/2023- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1593
Medical Care Payments; Provider Reimbursements; Calculations; Adjustment of Method; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE.
Adjusts the method by which the department of human services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long-term supports and services. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB1438 |
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SB1594 SD2 HD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention Officers; Crisis Intervention Team; Mental Health First Aid; Certifications; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes an expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program within the department of health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis center" and "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be assisted by a crisis intervention officer and transported to a designated crisis center. Appropriates funds for the expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program and for certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid by the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Nishimoto Co-Chairs; Garrett, Lamosao, Garcia. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1595
Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act; Model Law
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
Adopts the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. Repeals the superseded Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB1440 |
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SB1596 SD1 HD1
DOE; HPHA; School Facilities Authority; Schools; Employees; Maui Campus Housing Pilot Program; Housing ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Maui campus housing pilot program. Requires the School Facilities Authority and Department of Education to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG |
HSG, EDN, FIN |
HB1256 |
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SB1597
HDOA; DOH; Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency; Transfer of Functions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
GVO/AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1317 |
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SB1598 SD2 HD1
UH; Maui College; Water Testing; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER TESTING.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui college to support water testing on the island of Maui, including supplies and the establishment of two full-time equivalent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2023- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HET, WAL, FIN |
HB1407 |
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SB1599
Emergency Management; Proclamations; Price Gouging; Commodities
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Provides that any prohibition on the increase of prices of essential commodities during a state of emergency shall only apply to those commodities specifically listed for price protection within the geographic area specified for that price protection by the governor's or mayor's proclamation. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC. |
MCKELVEY (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB1600
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; HDOT; DOE; DLNR; DOH; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources small boat harbors, boating facilities, and state-owned lands; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB1601
CIP; Seventh Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB1602
News; Media; Reporting Requirements; Finances
RELATING TO MEDIA TRANSPARENCY.
Requires media to submit to the attorney general a yearly financial disclosure statement that lists the media's amounts and sources of income, excluding income from advertisements and including donations and names of donors. |
(S)
2/9/2023- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
DECOITE |
EET/CPN, JDC |
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SB1603
Department of Agriculture; Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Provides for donation of wild game to under-resourced communities. Establishes a task force for development and implementation to expand meat processing capacity in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
HB1382 |
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SB1604
Domestic Violence Intervention; Anger Management Counseling; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO ANGER MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes certain criminal offenders to undergo anger management counseling in lieu of domestic violence intervention as part of their sentences. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1344 |
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SB1605
DHS; Homeless Programs Office; Homelessness; Abandoned Property; Vacant Property; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Homeless Programs Office of the Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division of the Department of Human Services to establish a program to acquire abandoned and vacant real properties to house individuals experiencing homelessness. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Aquino, Elefante, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1606
Conveyance Tax Vacancy Surcharge; Prolonged Vacant Property
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the transfer or conveyance of prolonged vacant property. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, Awa, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB148 |
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SB1607
Talent Agencies; Sexual Harassment; Nutrition; Educational Materials; Licensure; Minors; Certificates of Employment
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
Requires a talent agency to provide educational materials regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders to adult artists represented by the talent agency. Requires proof of compliance as part of licensure renewal. Requires, as a condition for a minor to be employed in theatrical employment, that the minor and the minor's parent or legal guardian receive and complete training regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders. |
(S)
2/2/2023- Re-Referred to LBT/TCA, CPN/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB1608
CIP; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB1609 SD2 HD1
Native Hawaiian Communities; DBEDT; DLNR; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2023- 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
INOUYE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1508 |
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SB1610
Media Facilities and Infrastructure Tax Credit; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for qualified media facilities and infrastructure projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that are entirely produced in the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to EET, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB1611
DOT; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB1612
Counties; Directors of Finance; Abandoned Vehicles; Charges; Fees; Fines; Waiver
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Authorizes each county director of finance to waive certain abandoned vehicle tow, storage, and other charges, fees, and fines owed to the county. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB1613
Department of Transportation; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Towing; Illegal Parking; Registration; Certificate of Title
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1614 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; Adult Corrections Officers; PSD; Corrections Division; DCR
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to LGO, CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA |
LGO, CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB1615 SD2
DOH; Developmental Disabilities Division; Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver; Eligibility Criteria; Rulemaking; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend the eligibility criteria for the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver to include individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2023- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
FEVELLA |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB1616
Creative Industries; Workforce Development Incentive; Rebate Program; DBEDT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to administer a workforce development incentive rebate program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions. |
(S)
2/7/2023- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
EET/LBT, WAM |
HB1373 |
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SB1617 SD1
Homelessness; Housing; Services; Kauhale Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, to establish and administer a Kauhale Program to provide individual or shared housing units and support services to certain homeless individuals and families. Exempts existing low-income rental units, tiny home villages, and kauhale from certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Governor to transfer by executive order suitable land to HPHA for the construction of kauhale. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Kauhale Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2023- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO |
HOU/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB1618
Taro Lands; Protection; Unique Land Use
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO LANDS.
Amends land use classifications to add taro lands to unique agricultural lands. Requires retention of supporting structures for taro fields. Adds growth and perpetuation of taro and crops native to Hawaii to agricultural planning policies. |
(S)
1/30/2023- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2001
DOE; Behavioral Health; Mental Health Wellness; Curricula; K-12 Coursework
RELATING TO HEALTH EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of behavioral health, including mental health wellness, in grades kindergarten through twelve. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2002
Affordable Housing; College Student Housing; Teacher Housing; Educational Staff Housing; Environmental Assessments; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts certain housing projects reserved for certain students, faculty, and staff of public educational institutions from environmental assessment requirements. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HOU/WTL, EDU/HRE, WAM. |
CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
HOU/WTL, EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB2003
Police Commissions; Police Officers; Law Enforcement Officers; Bias and Cultural Competency; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Crisis Intervention; Training
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires police commissions to establish and police officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to establish and law enforcement officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires police commissions to ensure that all full-time police officers receive crisis intervention training related to interaction with persons with mental disabilities. Requires police commissions to establish policies for officer interaction with persons with mental disabilities and homeless persons. |
(S)
1/24/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2004
Elections; University of Hawaii; National Voter Registration Act; Voter Registration Agency; Voter Service Center; Chief Election Officer; Voting Data; Student Identification Card
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Designates all University of Hawaii system campuses as voter registration agencies as defined in the National Voter Registration Act. Requires the Chief Election Officer to use data concerning voter registration and election participation to study voter registration, absentee voting, and provisional voting trends by age, race, and class to improve youth voter registration and election participation. Allows student identification cards issued by the University of Hawaii system to be used to register to vote. Designates all University of Hawaii campuses as voter service centers. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB1678 |
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SB2005
DCR; Inmates; Mental Health Facility; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Aquino, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
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SB2006
County Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse Office Conversion Projects; Ventilation and Lighting Requirements; International Building Code
RELATING TO COUNTY BUILDING CODES.
Requires each county to allow a developer undertaking an adaptive reuse office conversion project to comply with the International Building Code with respect to provisions concerning ventilation and lighting. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
PSM, JDC |
HB1986 |
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SB2007
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records for certain misdemeanors, crimes as a result of being a victim of human trafficking, and crimes relating to possession or use of controlled substances if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
JDC |
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SB2008
Higher Education; University of Hawaii System; Resident Tuition Fee; Qualification; Eligibility; Basic Rule; Lawful Permanent Residents; Asylees; Refugees; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION.
Allows certain lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees, and certain DACA aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States to be eligible for the resident tuition fee at any University of Hawaii campus under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/1/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB2009
Voter Registration Shared Information System; Verification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Authorizes election officials to disclose driver's license and state identification information in association with membership in nonprofit organizations for election related purposes. Requires the office of elections to join a voter registration shared information system such as the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2010
DOE; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; K-12; Mental Health Professionals; School Counselors; Psychologists; School Psychologists; Social Workers; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires each public school and public charter school in the State to employ, or retain under contract, at least one mental health professional for every two hundred fifty students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of full-time equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Aquino |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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SB2011 SD2
Housing; County Zoning Districts; Multi-Family Dwelling Units
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows the construction of multi-family dwelling units on any lot within certain designated county zoning districts, subject to reasonable standards adopted by each county. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HSG/WAL/JHA, referral sheet 16 |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
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SB2012
Department of the Attorney General; Online Privacy Protection for Children; Data Privacy; Data Protection Impact Assessment; Online Services; Hawaii Children's Data Protection Working Group; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO ONLINE PRIVACY FOR CHILDREN.
Requires a business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children to comply with certain data privacy requirements. Requires a business to complete a data protection impact assessment for any online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children and maintain documentation of the assessment as long as the online service, product, or feature is likely to be accessed by children. Requires a business to make a data protection impact assessment available to the Attorney General pursuant to a written request and exempts a data protection impact assessment from public disclosure. Prohibits a business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children from taking certain proscribed actions. Authorizes the Attorney General to seek an injunction or civil penalty against any business that violates certain provisions. Creates the Hawaii Children's Data Protection Working Group. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
CPN/EET, JDC/WAM |
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SB2013
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Inmates; Detainees; Committed Persons; Medical, Dental, or Mental Health Services or Treatment; Fees Prohibited
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FEES OF DETAINEES AND COMMITTED PERSONS.
Prohibits the assessment of fees upon inmates for medical, dental, or mental health services or treatment that is provided within a public correctional institution in the State. |
(S)
1/24/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2014
Health; Electronic Smoking Devices; Cartridges; Solutions; Child-Resistant Packaging
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning October 1, 2024, requires that all cartridges for electronic smoking devices and solutions for filling or refilling an electronic smoking device to be in child-resistant packaging. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB2015
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; RHRF; Government-Owned Housing; Limited Profit Housing Associations; Supportive Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. |
(S)
1/25/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB1764 |
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SB2016
DOE; School Days; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
HB2574 |
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SB2017 SD1 HD1
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF A CHILD AFTER DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child or an adult dependent child with disabilities by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
CHANG |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2018
Counties; Housing; Zoning; Less Intensive Use; Downzone Prohibition; Exception
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county from changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances in effect on January 1, 2024. Allows a county to change a land use designation or zoning ordinance to a less intensive use if the county concurrently enacts measures to ensure that there is no net loss in residential capacity. |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
HSG/WAL, JHA |
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SB2019
DOE; School Athletics; Student Admissions; Ticketing; Price Schedule
RELATING TO SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
Requires the Department of Education to permit all public high school students with a valid school identification card to attend school athletic events on their home campus free of charge. Requires all public high schools to offer physical ticket sales to each school athletic event without additional fees. Establishes a cap on ticket prices after a certain number of tickets have been sold for each school athletic event. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2020 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Hidden Fees; False Advertising
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2021
HPHA; OHA; Study; Affordable Housing; State-Owned Lands; Mass Transit; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. |
(S)
2/1/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2022
School Impact Fees; Housing; Exemption
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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SB2023
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on January 1, 2025, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB2024 |
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SB2024
Affordable Housing; Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Limited-Profit Housing Council
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HOU/EET, CPN/WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HOU/EET, CPN/WAM |
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SB2025
Housing; High-Density Development; State Planning Act; State Land; Counties; Zoning; Elevated Mass Transit System
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Eliminates certain restrictions for developing state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the elevated mass transit system. Permits high-density development of state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the elevated mass transit system. 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. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB2026 SD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPN/HOU, WAM |
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SB2027 SD1
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on the development of a housing development project or emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB2028 SD1
Department of Housing; Establishment; HCDA; HHFDC; OPSD; HPHA; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2029 SD2
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB2030
State Building Code Council; Building Codes and Standards; Financial Impact Assessment
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires the State Building Code Council to assess the financial impact of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes. Requires the State Building Code Council to also include amortized utility costs when adopting codes or standards. Amends annual reporting requirements for the State Building Code Council to include assessment of costs and determinations of benefit for residents. Takes effect 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2031
Hawaii State Building Code; State Building Code Council; Prior Publication; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Exempts any building code with an official publication date within four years of the previous code publication date from certain adoption requirements. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2032
HHFDC; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Grant Program; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Grant Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide funding to private property owners for the construction of accessory dwelling units, including any necessary associated infrastructure, to be used as below-market rental units. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2033
Excited Delirium; Cause of Death; Incident Report; Law Enforcement Officers; Evidence
RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a local health officer or local agent of the Department of Health from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new rule of evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Re-Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
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SB2034 SD1
HHFDC; HPHA; Affordable Housing; General Obligation Bonds; Issuance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's projects to develop housing exclusively for qualified residents. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2035 SD1
Land Use Commission; Decision-Making Process; Boundary Amendment
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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2036
LRB; Housing Savings Account System; Study; Contract; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to propose and conduct a study of a housing savings account system. Authorizes the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract for services to develop the proposed system and program and conduct a study. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/17/2024- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2037 SD1
Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Fevella |
TCA, WAM |
HB1555 |
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SB2038 SD1
HHFDC; Executive Director; Board of Directors
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2039
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2025. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS |
TCA, CPN |
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SB2040
Landlord-Tenant Code; Children's Health; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to ensure a basic standard of housing to improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State. |
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1/17/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2041
Procurement Code; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Evaluation; State and County Redevelopment; Housing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed in conjunction with project design and financial feasibility shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score criteria regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of mass transit stops or stations. |
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1/17/2024- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2042 SD1
Housing; Counties; Building Permits; Review Time Limits; Code Compliance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met. (SD1) |
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2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2043 SD1
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Loan Forgiveness; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving certain loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (SD1) |
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2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2044 SD2 HD1
DOTAX; Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfers; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Programs
RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING INTEREST TRANSFER TAX.
Establishes that the transfer or acquisition of a controlling interest in an entity that owns real property in the State shall be subject to the conveyance tax. Eliminates the dollar cap amounts of conveyance tax collections paid into the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Deposits ten per cent of conveyance tax collections into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for purposes of funding infrastructure programs for transit-oriented development. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB2045 SD1
HHFDC; Housing; RHRF; Low-Income Housing Tax Program; Qualified Allocation Plan Criteria Point System; Rules
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: (1) prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to certain projects and (2) adopt administrative rules regarding the awarding of: (A) points when evaluating and ranking low-income housing tax credit applications and (B) Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys to certain housing projects. (SD1) |
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2/13/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
HOU, WAM |
HB1763 |
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SB2046
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2024- Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
HB1658 |
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SB2047
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. |
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1/24/2024- Re-Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
LBT/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1659 |
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SB2048
DOH; Emergency Medical Services; Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2049
Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists; Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Establishes a five-year pilot program to allow qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist at a federally qualified health center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals June 30, 2030. |
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1/29/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN |
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SB2050 SD1
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2051 SD1
State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2052
Civic Engagement; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; Resource Teacher; DOE; LRB; PAR; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires the public access room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education. Requires the department of education and university of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the public access room for the outreach and engagement program. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Appropriates funds to the legislative reference bureau for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. |
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2/12/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Ihara |
EDU, WAM |
HB1587 |
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SB2053 SD1
DLNR; Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; State Beaches; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2054
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Hawaii Teacher Apprenticeship Program; Established; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, to support, recruit, develop, and retain teachers for Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Kim |
EDU, WAM |
HB1534 |
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SB2055
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Summer Semester; Tuition; Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes a three-year summer tuition pilot program to provide funding to UH community colleges to offset the costs aligning the resident tuition rates for the summer semester with the resident tuition rates for the spring and fall semesters at the community colleges. Appropriates funds. |
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2/1/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
HB1779 |
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SB2056
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to increase funding for public education for the children and adults of Hawaii by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $3,000,000 or greater. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB1537 |
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SB2057 SD1
County of Hawaii; Grant-in-Aid; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriations on the County of Hawaii's contribution of matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB2143 |
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SB2058 SD1
Neighborhood Boards; Community Outreach Boards; Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
Defines "community outreach board" to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county department. Includes community outreach boards under existing provisions of the Sunshine Law regarding neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board or community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, Fukunaga |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
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SB2059
Ally's Law; The Restroom Access Act; Retail Establishments; Customer Access to Employee Toilet Facilities; Eligible Medical Condition
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility in certain circumstances. Establishes fines. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB2060 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Position; Establishment; Kona Cooperative Extension; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes an appropriation to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2061
DOE; School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a one-year school bus driver certification subsidy pilot program within the Department of Education. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/7/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2062
Counties; County Housing Powers; Housing and Mixed-Use Development Projects
RELATING TO COUNTY HOUSING POWERS.
Expands the housing powers of the counties to include the planning, development, construction, financing, and providing of housing projects, including low- and moderate-income housing and mixed-use developments. |
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1/22/2024- Re-Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO |
HOU, WAM |
HB1988 |
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SB2063 SD1
Housing; Counties; Approval of Projects; Income Requirements
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing requirements for residential incomes lower than those adopted or established by the State for housing projects. (SD1) |
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2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB1762 |
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SB2064 SD1
HHFDC; Development; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Grants the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within county-designated transit-oriented development zones, or within a one-half mile radius of a proposed or existing transit station if the county has not designated transit-oriented development zones, which shall be triggered by a proposed development or proposed transfer of fee simple or leasehold property interest. Requires state departments or agencies to provide sixty days advance written notice of any approval of a proposed development or proposed transfer of lands. (SD1) |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2065 SD1
HHFDC; Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund; Housing; Developers; Credit Enhancement; Loan Guarantees; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for sale or rent to qualified residents. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
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SB2066 SD2 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; Housing Development; Planning Exemptions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes another means for a housing project to seek an exemption from laws and rules of the State that are developed under various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HSG, JHA |
HB1765 |
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SB2067
Counties; Building Codes; International Accreditation Service; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires that each county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2068 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Expenditure Ceilings; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of a certain number of housing units. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
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2/1/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB2791 |
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SB2069
DOE; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) classroom teacher positions for Ka Papahana Kaiapuni schools. |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2070 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOE; Procurement; Exemptions; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Requires the Department of Education to acquire three written quotes for career and technical education purchases that exceed $100,000. Requires awards of over $2,500 for career and technical education purchases to comply with certain statutory provisions regarding offerors. Requires awards of over $500,000 for career and technical education purchases to be approved by the Superintendent of Education. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN/LGO, FIN |
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SB2071
DOE; Mental Health; Social-Emotional Health; Mobile Platforms; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance the Department's mobile platforms that provide student mental health and social-emotional health support. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Fukunaga, Ihara, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2072 SD1 HD1
DOH; DOE; Report; COVID-19; Schools; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; Personally Identifiable Information
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2073
Counties; Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income. |
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1/24/2024- Re-Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
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SB2074
Department of Budget and Finance; Housing Savings Account System; Housing Savings Account Board; Employees; Employers
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the Housing Savings Account System for all employees in the State. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
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SB2075
Insurance; Captive Insurance; Examination Exemption; Insurance Commissioner; Participants; Protected Cells
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Except for risk retention captive insurance companies, authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for an exemption from examination from the Insurance Commissioner, provided certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the Insurance Commissioner. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
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SB2076
CIP; Ninth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth senatorial district. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB2077 SD1
Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Interim Construction; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes an Interim Construction Subaccount within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to be used for the interim financing of new construction projects under section 201H-43, HRS, prioritizing projects located on state- or county-owned lands; provided that, for units in for-sale projects, the units shall be made available only to qualified residents. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2078 SD1
Trespass; Construction Cranes; Machinery; Airspace; Temporary Use; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC |
HB1987 |
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SB2079 HD1 CD1
Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Electronic
RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
Allows the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2080
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1552 |
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SB2081 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; HTDC; Position; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds to establish a position within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist the Corporation's aerospace coordinator. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Hashimoto |
ECD, FIN |
HB1959 |
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SB2082
DBEDT; Department of the Attorney General; Hawaii Made Program; Made in Hawaii with Aloha Program; Hawaii-Made Products; Hawaii-Processed Products; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Merges the Made in Hawaii with Aloha branding program with the Hawaii Made program under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Specifies that the Department of the Attorney General shall be responsible for enforcement of the program. Repeals the Made in Hawaii with Aloha program. Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" or "made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds. |
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2/14/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2028 |
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SB2083 SD1
DOA; Aquaculture Development Program; Restorative Aquaculture; Feasibility Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
HB2001 |
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SB2084
DOA; Market Analysis Study; Blue Carbon Ecosystem Projects; Blue Carbon Finance; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEM PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki |
AEN, WAM |
HB1999 |
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SB2085 SD2 HD1 CD1
Fire Protection; Office of the State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to be headed by a State Fire Marshal. Exempts the State Fire Marshal from Civil Service Law. Requires the State Fire Council to establish the terms of employment for the State Fire Marshal and appoint the State Fire Marshal to serve for a term of five years. Requires the State Fire Council to report to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Hashimoto |
WAL/LGO, FIN |
HB1550 |
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SB2086
Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Wildfire Bond Loan Program; Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund; Wildfire Insurance; Property Insurance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Requires the establishment of a Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Wildfire Bond Loan Program in conjunction with the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Budget and Finance to issue revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1547 |
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SB2087
Insurance Commissioner; Wildfire Risk and Insurance; Study; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on wildfire risk and insurance and submit a report regarding the study to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Moriwaki |
CPN, WAM |
HB1549 |
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SB2088 SD1
DLNR; DOT; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management Programs; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Kidani |
WTL/PSM/TCA, WAM |
HB1548 |
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SB2089
DLNR; CWRM; HIEMA; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. |
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2/7/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB1551 |
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SB2090
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety System; Condominium Association; Maintenance Fee Increase; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a tax credit for certain owners of a condominium whose association is increasing maintenance fees to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
CPN, WAM |
HB1532 |
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SB2091 SD2
PUC; Wildfires; Deenergizing Electrical Lines; Notification; Telecommunications; Electric Utilities; Mitigation Plan; Rulemaking
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utilities to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga |
EEP/WAL, CPC |
HB1679 |
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SB2092 SD2
PUC; Electric Utility Companies; Residential Property Wildfire Mitigation; Benefits Program
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas that install electric infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on their residential properties or purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP/WAL, CPC |
HB1680 |
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SB2093
DLE; Illegal Fireworks; Task Force; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes jurisdiction for the Department of Law Enforcement over enforcement of chapter 132D, HRS, relating to illegal fireworks. Establishes provisions for police and fire officers to enter premises and for the Director of Law Enforcement to inspect premises. Requires license and permit holders to maintain records and report instances of illegality in relation to fireworks. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Elefante, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2193 |
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SB2094 SD1 HD1
DCR; Pilot Program; Women Inmates; Pets; Foster Animals; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a one-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
CMV/JHA, FIN |
HB2226 |
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SB2095
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advising; Prohibitions
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
Prohibits persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits. |
(S)
1/22/2024- The committee(s) on HHS/PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-24-24 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB2225 |
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SB2096
Liquor Tax; Cooler Beverages; Small Brewer Tax
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Includes certain spirts-based beverages in the definition of cooler beverage. Establishes a separate tax rate for qualified small brewers. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2097 SD1
PUC; Deregulation; Motor Carrier Law; Task Force; Report
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Establishes a task force to study the regulation of motor carriers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
TCA, CPN |
HB1681 |
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SB2098
DOE; Aquatic Safety Education; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students and to establish one full-time equivalent position (1.0 FTE) to administer the program. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, RICHARDS |
EDU, WAM |
HB2623 |
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SB2099
School Zones; Loitering; Obstructing
RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONES.
Prohibits loitering at schools and public property within 200 feet of a school. Prohibits obstructing a building, walkway, public passage, road, highway, sidewalk, or structure of a school or a public property within 200 feet of a school. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
EDU, JDC |
HB1524 |
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SB2100
Credit History; Credit Score; Creditworthiness; Discrimination; Housing; Employment
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES.
Prohibits landlords from discriminating against a potential tenant based on the tenant's credit history, credit score, or creditworthiness. Expands prohibition on employers from discriminating against an individual in compensation or in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's credit history or credit report. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
CPN/LBT, JDC |
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SB2101 SD1
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Reports; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB2796 |
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SB2102
Electricity Rates; Climate Warming; Biomass; Greenhouse Emissions; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Eliminates biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy". |
(S)
1/30/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB2786 |
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SB2103 SD1
DOA; Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, WAKAI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kim |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2613 |
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SB2104
DOH; Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026 and dissolve on June 30, 2026. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2105
UH; COFA Nations; COFA Residents; Refugees; Special Immigrant Visa Holders; Resident Tuition Fee; Exemption
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Authorizes students who are individuals from a COFA nation, refugees, or special immigrant visa holders to qualify for the resident tuition fee within the University of Hawaii system, under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/1/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, WAKAI |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB2106 SD2
DOH; Economic Development; Access to Local Value-Added Products Act; Homemade Food Operations; Registration; Rules
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION.
Establishes the Access to Local Value-Added Products Act to allow homemade food operations to sell homemade food products, under certain conditions, upon registering with the Department of Health. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2144 |
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SB2107 SD1
Attorney General; Department of the Attorney General; Investigations; Conflict of Interest; Special Counsel; Appointment
RELATING TO SPECIAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to assume the Attorney General's powers and responsibilities over an investigation of a person or matter when the investigation or prosecution of, or any other legal or administrative action against the person or matter by the Department of the Attorney General, may present a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Elefante, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2108 SD1
DOTAX; Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Condominium Associations; Credit Transfers
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS.
Allows a condominium association that claims a Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit under section 235-12.5, HRS, to transfer the credit, or a portion thereof, to another individual or corporate taxpayer that is not related to the condominium association. Requires the Director of the Department of Taxation to prepare forms necessary for the transfer of Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credits. Provides that condominium association unit owners shall not be entitled to any apportionment or distribution of a transferred Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit when a condominium association transfers the tax credit. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2109 SD1
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Exemption; Large Cigars; Pipe Tobacco; Online Orders
RELATING TO UNLAWFUL SHIPMENT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Until 6/30/2025, exempts from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the shipments of large cigars and pipe tobacco sold to a consumer in the State through the Internet under certain circumstances. Defines "pipe tobacco". Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Awa, Kim, Wakai |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2110
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Requires a qualified high technology business to be registered to do business in the State and be a small business in order to be eligible for the tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2030, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
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SB2111 SD1
Counties; Delinquent Motor Vehicle Taxes and Penalties; Five-Year Limit; Ownership Transfer
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Under certain conditions, limits the payment of any delinquent tax and penalty required by the Director of Finance of a county as a condition precedent to the transfer of ownership of a vehicle to the aggregate amount of delinquent taxes and penalties accumulated by the previous registered owner over the preceding five-year period. Establishes a fine of not more than $5,000 for a person that transfers ownership of a vehicle and thereafter reobtains ownership by subsequent transfer for the primary purpose of evading delinquent taxes and penalties. Requires the respective counties to amend any applicable ordinances. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2112 HD1
Installment Lender; Division of Financial Institutions; Interest Rates
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Amends the definition of "installment lender" to clarify that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2113 SD1
HTDC; Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Accelerator Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Makes appropriations to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Gabbard |
EET, WAM |
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SB2114
DOE; Feral Animals; Feeding; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Prohibits the feeding of feral animals within a certain distance from Department of Education public school campuses. Establishes fines. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2115
Elections; Ballots; Ballot Questions; Recount
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that a recount of all ballots cast for any election shall occur if the official tabulation of all of the returns for that office or ballot question reveals that there is a difference equal to or less than one hundred votes, one-quarter of one per cent of the total number of ballots cast for the contest, or the margin of error for the tabulation method utilized, whichever is greater. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2116 SD1
Hybrid Meetings; Interactive Conference Technology; In-Person and Remote Participation; Live Broadcast; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2117
Preceptors; Income Tax; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the definition of "preceptor" to include physician assistants, registered dietitians, and social workers. Amends the definition of "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to clarify that preceptors may be compensated for the provision of standard clinical services during supervised clinical trainings. Amends the definition of "eligible student" to include physician assistants, registered dietitians, and social work students. Includes the Director of Health as a member of the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. |
(S)
2/2/2024- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB2118
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Products; Delivery; Vehicles; COVID-19
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
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SB2119 HD1 CD1
Pharmacies; Out-of-State Prescriptions; Transfer; Initial Fill
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS.
Authorizes out-of-state pharmacies to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CPC |
HB1825 |
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SB2120 SD2
Pet Sales; Pet Animals; Documentation; Animal Control; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO PET SALES.
Requires retail pet stores to maintain records regarding the source and medical history of animals sold and provide records to pet purchasers, subject to the discretion of the retail pet store. Establishes penalties. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase pet animals owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/8/2024- Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 18 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AGR, JHA |
HB1682 |
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SB2121 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Division of Financial Institutions; Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator Licensee
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Authorizes consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. Allows for excess moneys in the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to be used for certain training and educational purposes. Increases to $150,000 the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2122 SD1 HD1
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Update; PUC
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals, and clarifies procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Moriwaki |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2123 SD1
Health; Certificate of Need Program; Psychiatric Services; Chronic Renal Dialysis; Exemption
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Exempts psychiatric services and chronic renal dialysis services from certificate of need requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2124
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2125
Attachment and Execution of Property; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment and execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is less, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is less. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2126 SD1
Security Deposit Alternatives; Rental Security Insurance; Surety Bond; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
RELATING TO SECURITY DEPOSITS.
Requires a landlord to accept either rental security insurance or a surety bond in lieu of a traditional security deposit, upon a tenant's request. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
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3/12/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPC, JHA |
HB2512 |
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SB2127 SD2
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a copy of a criminal background check or credit report that has not been falsely altered or makes a comprehensive reusable tenant report available to the landlord or the landlord's agent. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Establishes penalties for providing a falsely altered copy of a background check or credit report. Defines "falsely altered". Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPC, FIN |
HB2085 |
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SB2128
Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Deannexation; Unit Owner; Association
RELATING TO DEANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Requires condominium homeowner associations to include in their bylaws an option for a unit owner to opt-out of a condominium. Establishes a procedure for a unit owner of a condominium, planned community association, or cooperative housing corporation to opt-out of their respective private community. |
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1/18/2024- Referred to CPN. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
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SB2129 SD2
State Historic Preservation Program; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Expands the definition of "historic property" for purposes of the Historic Preservation Program. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
HASHIMOTO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1901 |
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SB2130
B&F; Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; Mandatory Notification; Financial Organization
RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
Before filing a report of abandoned property with the Department of Budget and Finance, requires a financial organization to provide to each person listed on the organization's records as potentially having an interest in the property notice that the financial organization has the property and that custody of the property will transfer to the State if the property is not claimed. Requires notice to be given to all persons listed in the financial organization's records, regardless of whether the person is an apparent owner of the property. |
(S)
2/16/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
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SB2131
World Peace Day; State Holiday
RELATING TO WORLD PEACE DAY.
Designates World Peace Day as a state holiday in place of Good Friday. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB1780 |
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SB2132 SD1 HD1 CD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Remedies; Health or Safety Violations; Deadline
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the deadline related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2133 HD1 CD1
HHFDC; Bonds; Infrastructure; Regional State Infrastructure Projects; Regional Infrastructure Subaccounts
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and municipal taxation, with certain exceptions. Includes proceeds from bonds issued for regional state infrastructure projects as a source of revenue for regional state infrastructure subaccounts. Authorizes the cost of providing regional infrastructure improvements to be assessed against housing and mixed-use transit-oriented development projects specifically benefiting from the improvements when a regional infrastructure improvement project is undertaken by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes regional state infrastructure subaccount revenues to be used to repay regional state infrastructure project bond holders. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB1761 |
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SB2134
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB2135
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Eligibility; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, WAM |
HB1661 |
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SB2136
Fees; Medical Records; Social Security Disability Benefits; Requests; Medical Provider
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for medical records and imposes civil penalties. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2137
Disability; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
JDC |
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SB2138
Elections; Voting; Ratification of Constitutional Amendment; Negative Votes
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative. |
(S)
1/25/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB1605 |
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SB2139 SD1
OIP; Public Records; Nationally Declared Disasters; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Establishes provisions regarding the fees and other costs charged to reproduce certain government documents during a nationally declared disaster. Requires the Office of Information Practices to adopt certain rules regarding the fees and other charges that may be imposed for searching, reviewing, or segregating disclosable records during a nationally declared disaster. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1610 |
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SB2140
Consumer Protection; Transient Accommodations; Booking Transactions; Drip Pricing; Disclosures; Junk Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPN/JDC |
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SB2141 SD1
Homeland Security and Resiliency Council; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GRID RESILIENCY.
Establishes a Homeland Security and Resiliency Council to assess the resilience of the State's electric grid and other critical infrastructure to natural disasters and other emergencies and make recommendations. Requires the Council to report to Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
PSM/WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB2142
OPSD; Wildfire Mitigation Working Group; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION.
Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to provide administrative support to the working group. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB2143 SD1 HD1
DLNR; DOFAW; Wildfire Management Branch; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Wildfire Management Branch of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife to provide nonprofit organizations with grants for wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 684). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, Ihara, Moriwaki |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2144
State Fire Marshal; Office of the State Fire Marshal; Establishment; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Establishes the position and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes the duties of the State Fire Marshal. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2145 SD1
Fire Code; Fire Enforcement; Reports
RELATING TO FIRE CODE.
Requires the counties to submit annual reports on fire code enforcement updates and fire mitigation planning to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, Elefante, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB2146
Commission on Water Resource Management; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2147 SD1
Department of Health; Reuse Zones; Recycled Water; R-1 Water; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires nonpotable water users and developers of real property adjacent to or within reach of existing suitable infrastructure connected to a wastewater recycling facility that treats wastewater to R-1 standards to use R-1 water. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2148
Aquaculture; Aquarium Fish Permit; Aquaculture Research
RELATING TO AQUARIUM FISH PERMITS.
Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement. |
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1/31/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
INOUYE, CHANG, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2149 SD1
DLNR; Aquaculture Permit; Commercial License; Aquatic Research; DAR; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application related to aquaculture within 90 days from the date that it was submitted. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the permit review process. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2150
DOH; Shellfish Sanitation; Shellfish Growing Areas; Classifications; Rules
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Health to amend its shellfish sanitation administrative rules based on the United States Department of Agriculture's 2019 National Shellfish Sanitation Program model ordinance. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
HHS/AEN, JDC |
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SB2151 SD1
BLNR; DLNR; Revocable Permit; Permit Renewal; Permissible Actions
RELATING TO REVOCABLE PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources before taking any action on a revocable permit. Prohibits tenant eviction in the year of renewal or during the renewed year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2152 SD1
DLNR; BLNR; Land Division; Public Land Leases; Revocable Permits; Powers
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Limits the discretion of the Land Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO, Chang |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2153 SD1
BLNR; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to utilize the current taxed assessed value for lease extensions. Requires all applications to the Board 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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, Chang |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2154
DOA; DLNR; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, Chang, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB2753 |
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SB2155 SD1
DOA; State-Owned Land; Agricultural Land Use Potential; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE POTENTIAL.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to: (1) identify and evaluate each parcel of certain state-owned lands; and (2) contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of each parcel of state-owned lands greater than five acres, excluding commercial, residential, and department of education lands. Requires a report. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB2638 |
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SB2156 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Port Infrastructure; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
INOUYE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2157
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rental Kayaks; Registration; Identification Numbers; Fees
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Beginning 1/1/2025, 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. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB2158
Harassment; Fishers
RELATING TO FISHING SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish by persons who are fishing in state waters. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2159 SD2 HD1
HDOA; OPSD; State Agriculture Functional Plan; Aquaculture Report
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare a report on freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms regarding their agricultural and economic impact on the State's food self-sufficiency. Requires the Governor to submit a report on the impacts of freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Kim |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB2160
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Plan; Report; Statewide Sustainability Program; Sustainability Specialists; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2161
Environmental Review; Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Exemption
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, Kim, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2162 SD1
DLNR; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program; Accreditation
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB2163
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the continuation of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2164
DLNR; Conservation Mitigation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines "conservation mitigation bank". |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB2711 |
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SB2165 SD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Moriwaki |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB2166
DLNR; Visitor Impact Special Fund; Establishment; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A VISITOR IMPACT SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the Visitor Impact Special Fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for the Visitor Impact Special Fund and establishment of positions to develop the Visitor Impact Special Fund. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB2167 SD1
DLNR; Climate Change; Natural Resources; Protection; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION.
Appropriates additional operational funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to protect, manage, and restore Hawaii's natural resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2168
State Fire Council; Counties; Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Ordinances; Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Kim |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB2169
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB2627 |
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SB2170 SD1 HD2
Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports; Contests; Framework; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes a new regulatory framework for combat sports contests in Hawaii by establishing the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii and repealing existing law governing mixed martial arts contests in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/11/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 673). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Aquino, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
HB2639 |
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SB2171
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, or installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in certain circumstances. Repeals on 1/1/2030. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to EET/TCA, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO |
EET/TCA, WAM |
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SB2172 SD1
Boards; Commissions; Absence of Chairperson; Assumption of Duties; Prohibition
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kim |
LGO, JHA |
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SB2173
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability for a Mayor or the Governor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB2581 |
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SB2174
HDOA; Meat and Poultry Inspection Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and annually report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN/CPN, WAM |
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SB2175
Land Use Commission; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundary; Amendment; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify up to one hundred acres of land areas in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts; provided that at least seventy-five per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2176
Landowner Liability; Recreational Uses of Land
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Kim |
WTL, JDC |
HB2533 |
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SB2177
Charter Schools; Contract Renewal
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Lengthens the contracts for charter schools from five years to ten years. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2178 SD1
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 the maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, Kim |
TCA, WAM |
HB2673 |
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SB2179
DOT; Executive Office on Aging; Mobility Management Task Force; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the statewide Mobility Management Task Force established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to TCA/HHS, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
TCA/HHS, WAM |
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SB2180 SD1
DHS; Chore Services; Assessment; Program Requirements; Report
RELATING TO CHORE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services' program requirements for chore services to include an assessment of whether the applicant has a family member who is available and capable of providing necessary chore services for the applicant. Requires the Department of Human Services to improve access for disabled persons seeking chore services by taking certain actions and submitting a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB2181 SD1
Court Interpreters; Hourly fees; Mileage Reimbursement Rate; Commuter Compensation Rate; Judiciary; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COURT INTERPRETERS.
Requires the Judiciary to increase the hourly fees, mileage reimbursement rate, and commuter-time compensation rate for court interpreters. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Elefante, Fukunaga |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2182 HD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ocean Stewardship User Fee; Ocean Stewardship Special Fund; Extension of Sunset Date
RELATING TO OCEAN STEWARDSHIP.
Amends the persons required to collect the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. Extends the sunset date of the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to 1/1/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2183 SD1
Beach Restoration; Activities; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems and to remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials that pose a risk to the health of the public and ecosystem. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
WTL, WAM |
HB1546 |
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SB2184 SD1
Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1545 |
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SB2185
DHS; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Employer; Fines; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to disregard passed-through child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine for an employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against a noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2186 SD1
Health Care Workers; Assault; Terroristic Threatening; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
Establishes heightened penalties for the assault and terroristic threatening of health care workers. Clarifies the definition of "terroristic threatening" to include the methods of contact. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB2283 |
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SB2187 SD1
UH; Center for Labor Education and Research; Labor Education Advisory Council
RELATING TO THE LABOR EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Specifies that the Labor Education Advisory Council shall be advisory to the President of the University of Hawaii on all activities and programs of the Center for Labor Education and Research. Requires written responses addressing the Council's advice and adoption of resolutions by the President and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM |
HB1588 |
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SB2188
Unemployment Benefits; Striking Workers; Eligibility
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB1785 |
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SB2189
Health Care Workers; Acts of Violence; Report; Law Enforcement; Temporary Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS/LBT, JDC |
HB2531 |
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SB2190
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation; Career Criminal Prosecution Program; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PROGRAM.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Re-Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
HB1865 |
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SB2191
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation; Victim Witness Assistance Program; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1866 |
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SB2192
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1867 |
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SB2193 SD1 HD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Computers; Privacy
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME.
Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1868 |
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SB2194 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1869 |
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SB2195
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Crimes Against Elders
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was 60 years of age or older. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1870 |
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SB2196
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Fraud; False Claims; False Statements
RELATING TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY.
Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1871 |
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SB2197 SD1 HD1 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Gambling
RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES.
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1872 |
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SB2198
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Meetings; Supplemental Information
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Provides that supplemental information received within 48 hours of a meeting of a board subject to state opening meetings law may be added to the board packet; provided that the public is promptly provided access to the supplemental information. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB1858 |
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SB2199
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Closed Meetings; Training
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Authorizes any board that is subject to state open meetings law to hold a closed meeting for the purpose of providing training to new and current board members. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB1859 |
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SB2200
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB1860 |
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SB2201 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Electric Vehicles; Number Plates; Hawaiian Diacritical Marks
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in motor vehicle license plates. Limits special number plates for environmental conservation to apply to electric vehicles. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1861 |
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SB2202 SD2
SPO; Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Small Purchase Procurements; Federally Declared Disaster Areas; Report
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000. Sets a small purchase procurement minimum amount of $75,000 for federally declared disaster areas; provided that the procurements are reported to the State Procurement Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/19/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/LGO, FIN |
HB1862 |
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SB2203 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Agricultural District; Agricultural Tourism
RELATING TO LAND USE COMMISSION.
Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to all counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB1863 |
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SB2204 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments; Counties
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Authorizes a county to initiate a land use boundary amendment to implement the county's general plan. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1864 |
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SB2205
Maui County Council Package; DLNR; Ocean Vessels; Commercial Use Permits; Environment
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS.
Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would cause nearshore water overcrowding or harm, or potential threats to, the environment. |
(S)
1/31/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB1874 |
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SB2206
Maui County Council Package; County Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Repeals the maximum tax rate of the county transient accommodations tax. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to EET/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/PSM, WAM |
HB1875 |
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SB2207
Maui County Council Package; State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1876 |
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SB2208
Maui County Council Package; Procurement; Sole Source Procurements; Counties
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amend the procurement code to require County Council approval for contracts awarded by a county under its statutory authorization for sole source procurement if the contract amount exceeds $30,000. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
HB1877 |
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SB2209
Maui County Council Package; Ocean Recreation; Thrill Craft; State Boating Law; Definition
RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT.
Amends the definition of "thrill craft" in the state boating law. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1878 |
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SB2210
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all state and county elective offices. Amends section 11-425, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), by increasing the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by 50%. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to 10% of the expenditure limit established in section 11-423(d), HRS, for each election. Amends section 11-429(a), HRS, by increasing the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 in the aggregate to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the office of prosecuting attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the office of county council member for the County of Maui. Provides for an unspecified appropriation to pay for the increase in the partial public financing program. Provides for an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for the Commission to hire two additional staff members. Declares that general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1845 |
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SB2211
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1846 |
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SB2212
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to the Solicitation and Acceptance of Campaign Contributions by Candidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1847 |
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SB2213
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1848 |
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SB2214
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1849 |
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SB2215
Ethics Commission Package; Administrative Fines; Maximum
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters 84 and 97, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1881 |
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SB2216 SD1 HD1 CD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Code of Ethics; Lobbyists; Advice; Investigations
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1882 |
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SB2217 HD1 CD1
Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code Reporting Period; Fiscal Year Reporting Period; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO REPORTING PERIODS.
Establishes a phased process for adjusting the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the State Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the State Ethics Commission. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1883 |
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SB2218
Ethics Commission Package; Legislator Disclosures
RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Clarifies disclosures required from members of the Legislature. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1884 |
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SB2219 SD1
Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Presumptions; Testimony
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include communications regarding procurement decisions with certain high-level government officials. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1885 |
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SB2220
City and County of Honolulu Package; ERS; Retirement; Government Employees
RELATING TO VESTING IN THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends the vesting period to 5 years for tier 2 government employees of the Employees' Retirement System who are in service on the effective date of the Act or return to service after the effective date of the Act, and for employees who become a member on or after the effective date of the Act. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1850 |
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SB2221
City and County of Honolulu Package; DLM; DDC; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1851 |
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SB2222
City and County of Honolulu Package; ESD; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the Emergency Services Department of the City and County of Honolulu. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1852 |
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SB2223
City and County of Honolulu Package; Department of Health; Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permits
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMITS.
Prohibits the Director of Health from assessing any fees for the issuance of municipal separate storm sewer system permits to county governments. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB1853 |
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SB2224
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Regulation
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB1854 |
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SB2225
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1855 |
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SB2226 SD1
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Vehicular Access; Regulations; Restrictions; Ordinances
RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict motor vehicle access to certain streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1856 |
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SB2227 SD2
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Governor; Emergency Powers; Mortgage Foreclosures; Suspension
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes the Governor to suspend the mortgage foreclosure provisions of chapter 667, HRS, for properties having substantial damage resulting from a Governor declared state of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC/JHA |
HB1857 |
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SB2228
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Special Fund
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Authorizes the use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities, including for the hiring of administrative personnel. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1886 |
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SB2229
State Fire Council Package; Counties; Residences; Fire Sprinkler Systems
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for fire sprinkler systems in residences. |
(S)
1/24/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB1887 |
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SB2230
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Restrictions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB1888 |
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SB2231
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Cancer; Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1889 |
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SB2232
Office of Elections Package; Embargo on Release of Information
RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
Provides that certain information to be included in any digital voter information guide shall not be released to any requestor in whole or in part before the public release of the entire guide. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1879 |
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SB2233
Office of Elections Package; President; Electors; Assembly
RELATING TO THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Reschedules the post-election assembly of presidential electors to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1880 |
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SB2234
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. |
(S)
1/18/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1800 |
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SB2235
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB2236 SD2 HD1
Law Enforcement; Warrants; Searches; Private Property
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
WAKAI |
JHA |
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SB2237
Law Enforcement Officers; Vehicular Pursuits; Policies; Restrictions
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes statewide vehicular pursuit policies. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2238
Sexual Exploitation; Safe Harbor Protections; Assistance
RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC. |
WAKAI |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
HB2183 |
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SB2239 SD2
Consumer Protection; Transient Accommodations; Booking Transactions; Disclosures; Taxes; Government-Related Fees; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
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SB2240 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Elections; Counties; ERIC; Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc.; Membership; Voter Registration; Verification; Application; Mailers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to file an application with Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025, for the State to be admitted as a member of that organization. Requires the Office of Elections to share with each county the information and services made available by ERIC pursuant to the State's membership agreement with that organization. Requires the Office of Elections and each county office that administers elections to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1609 |
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SB2241
Labor Peace Agreement; Cannabis; Employment; DLIR; DOH
RELATING TO LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS.
Requires each cannabis dispensary to enter into a labor peace agreement that protects the State's proprietary interests by prohibiting the applicable labor organization from engaging in picketing, work stoppages, or boycotts against the establishment. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to review labor peace agreements. Authorizes the Department of Health to suspend or revoke the cannabis license of a licensee who does not maintain a valid labor peace agreement. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Re-Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB2242
Insurance Commissioner; Homeowners Insurance; Loss-Control Program; Discounted Premium Rates; Fire; Wildfire; Lava; Rulemaking
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires homeowners insurers to establish a loss-control program aimed at reducing the risk of the loss or mitigating damage to the insured property caused by the peril of fire, including fire caused by wildfire, lava, or both, with discounted premium rates for policyholders who implement certain loss-control measures. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
PSM, CPN |
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SB2243
Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to take licensing examinations before completing other requirements. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HHS, CPN |
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SB2244
HPHA; Kupuna Housing; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Homeowners Insurance Premium Assistance; Lava Zones
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Expands the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to provide homeowners insurance premium assistance to housing owners who rent or lease to qualified kupuna a mortgaged property located within certain lava zones, as identified by the United States Geological Survey. Makes permanent the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HOU, CPN/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB2245 SD1 HD2
DHS; Child Protective Act; Exigent Circumstances; Harm; Imminent Harm; Protective Custody; Temporary Foster Custody
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances" and amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective July 1, 2025. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
HUS, JHA |
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SB2246 SD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention Officers; Crisis Intervention Team; Mental Health First Aid; Certifications; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes an Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program within the Department of Health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be transported to a facility designated by the Director of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations for the Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program and certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid and crisis intervention team model. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Elefante, Wakai |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB2247
Department of Human Services; Child Protective Act; Dependent Children; Immediate Harm; Police Report; Temporary Custody
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Establishes a definition for "immediate harm" and amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child who is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours of assuming custody of the child. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
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SB2248
Cannabis; Medical Use; Interisland Transportation; Authorization
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/TCA, JDC |
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SB2249
Dogs; Agricultural Land; Liability; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB2250
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Quality Improvement; Expenditure Ceiling; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Department of Health to implement quality improvement recommendations at the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1941 |
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SB2251 SD1
Kauai Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Increases the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than 16 years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than 16 years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the person to whom the genitals were exposed was less than 16 years of age. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1873 |
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SB2252
BOE; Career and Technical Education; Education Requirements; Qualified Individuals
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Board of Education to consider qualified individuals with at least an associate's degree or high school diploma with comparable education and coursework, industry experience, and content expertise to teach career and technical education courses. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2253
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2254
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2255
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2256
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2257 SD3 HD1 CD1
HTSB; Career and Technical Education; Education Requirements; Qualified Individuals
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to consider qualified individuals with at least an associate's degree or high school diploma with comparable education and coursework, industry experience, and content expertise to teach career and technical education courses. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2258
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB2259 SD2
Auditor; Health; Health Insurance; Employer Health Care Requirements; Dental and Vision; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Notice; Sunrise Analysis; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires each employer group health policy, contract, plan, or agreement and each individual and group hospital or medical service plan, policy, contract, or agreement issued or renewed by health insurers in the State after December 31, 2024, that provides coverage, to provide coverage for dental and vision preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment. Requires every insurer and mutual benefit society to provide written notice to policyholders and members no later than December 31, 2025. Requests the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis for the mandatory health insurance coverage and submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
HHS, CPN |
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SB2260
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB2261
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB2262
Short Form; Homelessness
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB2263
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB2264
Short Form; University of Hawaii Community Colleges
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB2265
Short Form; University of Hawaii Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB2266
Short Form; Crime
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2267
Short Form; Sentencing
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2268
Short Form; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2269
Short Form; Exoneration
RELATING TO EXONERATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2270
Short Form; Redress for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment
RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2271
Short Form; Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB2272
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB2273
Short Form; Department of Law Enforcement
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB2274
Short Form; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB2275
Short Form; International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB2276
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB2277
Short Form; Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB2278
Short Form; Land Use
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB2279 SD2
UH; Graduate Assistants; Qualified Tuition Reduction; Tuition Fee; Taxable Income
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be considered taxable income. Restricts the qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be equal to a certain percentage of the resident tuition fee. (SD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA |
HET, FIN |
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SB2280 SD2
CIP; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the State. Requires funding to be through a public private partnership that meets certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB2281
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature. |
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2/8/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2635 |
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SB2282
Department of Human Services; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services; Minors; Consent; Providers
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to take steps to ensure pertinent youth obtain and receive services from the juvenile justice or child welfare systems and maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor children. Amends the definition of "provider" as it relates to entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to consenting minors. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, Fevella, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2283
Department of Education; School Facilities Authority; Educator Workforce Housing; Prioritization; Reporting
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the school facilities authority to work with the Department of Education to prioritize projects for the construction of educator workforce housing that will house teachers and other staff of the Department. Requires the School Facilities Authority to include in its annual report to the Governor, Board of Education, and Legislature the actions the Authority will take within the next year, three years, and five years toward increasing educator workforce housing. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Maui County, Kauai County, and other appropriate state departments and agencies to submit a preliminary report to the Legislature on the status of lands designated to be transferred to the Department of Education pursuant to Act 307, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU/HOU, WAM |
HB1631 |
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SB2284 SD2 HD1 CD1
UH; Wildfire Forecast System; Public Safety; Preparedness; Wildfire Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A WILDFIRE FORECAST SYSTEM FOR HAWAII.
Establishes a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1924 |
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SB2285 SD2 HD3
Department of Health; SHPDA; Function and Duties; Hui Hoomana; Reports; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Amends the functions and duties of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Clarifies the definition of "health care". Establishes a task force known as the Hui Hoomana. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
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DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN |
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SB2286 SD2 HD2
DLIR; DHRD; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to collaborate with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for certain portions of the on-the-job-training work experience program. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2287 SD2 HD1 CD1
CIO; Information Technology Steering Committee; Duties; Report; Mobile Application
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to assist the Chief Information Officer to develop a plan to enhance the mobile application developed to enable the public to access the State's website. Requires the Chief Information Officer's annual report of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to include updates on the mobile application. (CD1) |
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5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kim |
HET, FIN |
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SB2288 SD2 HD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Travel Reports; Public Access; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires that travel reports submitted by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, in connection with out-of-state or intra-state travel for purposes of official state business, be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website, subject to certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2289 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOH; Kalaupapa; Reports; Transfer; Powers; Duties; Community Engagement
RELATING TO KALAUPAPA.
Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the powers and duties of the Department over Kalaupapa Settlement. Requires the Department of Health to report on its community engagement efforts with community stakeholders and the Molokai community. Sunsets on the first 6/30 after the Revisor of Statutes receives a written gubernatorial proclamation that the referenced transfer is complete. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2290
DOH; CWRM; Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfills; Solid Waste; Hazardous Waste; Aquifers; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health, in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, JDC |
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SB2291 SD2 HD2
ADC; HTDC; NEHLA; Advisory Boards; Workforce Development
RELATING TO ADVISORY BOARDS.
Establishes advisory boards, focused on workforce development, for the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2292
Boards and Commissions; Ex Officio Members; Advice and Consent; Senate
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the procedures for selecting members of boards and commissions also apply to ex officio members. |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2293
Water Rights; Commercial Kalo Farming; Native Hawaiian Practices; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB2294
Native Hawaiian Sailing Canoes; Small Boat Harbors; Mooring; Research; Education
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOES.
Amends requirements for an owner or lessee of a native Hawaiian sailing canoe to moor at a small boat harbor. Defines "native Hawaiian sailing canoe". |
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1/19/2024- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE |
HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2295 SD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; OHA; Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Aha Moku that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB2296 SD1
DLNR; Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by procuring fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Aquaculture Coordinator Biologist VI position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2297 SD1
BLNR; DLNR; DOCARE; Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Conservation District; Natural Resource Management; Emergency Response
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in Article 7 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response of Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 07/01/25. (SD1) |
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2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2298
BLNR; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Lands; Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension Rules
RELATING TO THE HILO ECONOMIC DISTRICT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form, the lease form must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". |
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1/19/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2299
Aquarium Fish Permits; Nets; Non-commercial Aquarium Fish Collectors; Limits
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Establishes that it shall be unlawful for any person to use nets made of or using netting with a stretched mesh of less than two inches, except that aquarium fish collectors with a valid aquarium fish permit may use traps and nets for aquarium fish and other aquatic life in conformance with the permit; provided that non-commercial aquarium fish collectors shall be limited to a combined total of five fish or aquatic life specimens per person per day. Establishes penalties. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2300 SD1
Historic Preservation Tax Credit; Extension
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Extends the sunset date for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to December 31, 2030, and incrementally increases the cap on the total tax credits from $1,000,000 in the 2025 taxable year to $4,000,000 in the 2030 taxable year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB1918 |
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SB2301
Insurance; Motor Vehicle Rental; Liability Coverage; Collision
RELATING TO INSURANCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE RENTERS.
Requires motor vehicle lessors to provide additional insurance coverage options. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2302
Executive Office on Aging; Long-Term Care Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the Director of the Executive Office on Aging to work with health care providers to ensure that there are sufficient long-term care facilities on each island of the State. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2303
School Bus Services; Department of Education; Comprehensive Standards
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Establishes comprehensive standards for the department of education related to school bus services to ensure reasonable accommodation, equitable access, timely communication, and accountability. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2082 |
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SB2304
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Shimabukuro |
HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB1563 |
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SB2305 SD2 HD2 CD1
DLE; Silver Alert Program; Missing Persons; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
Establishes a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB1774 |
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SB2306 SD1
DAGS; Automated External Defibrillators; State Buildings; Training; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2330 |
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SB2307
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable. |
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1/31/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Ihara, Moriwaki |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2308 SD1 HD2
School Zones; Speeding; Fines; Penalties
RELATING TO SPEEDING.
Authorizes additional fines and penalties for convictions of speeding in a school zone. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Kim |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2309
Department of the Attorney General, Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code Act; Children's Data Protection Working Group; Consumer Privacy Special Fund; Penalties
RELATING TO ONLINE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN.
Establishes the Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code to promote privacy protections for children and ensure that online products, services, or features that are likely to be accessed by children are designed in a manner that recognizes the distinct needs of children at different age ranges. Establishes a Children's Data Protection Working Group, administratively attached to the Department of the Attorney General, to assess and develop recommendations on the best practices for the implementation of the Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund. Establishes penalties. |
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2/15/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, McKelvey, Wakai |
CPN/LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB2310 SD1
Location Tracker; Harassment; Criminal Law; Penalty
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Kim |
JHA |
HB2014 |
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SB2311
DOH; Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Disposal Program; Electric Vehicles; Propulsion Batteries; Hazardous Substances; Fines
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes an electric vehicle battery recycling and disposal program. Prohibits disposal of propulsion batteries as solid waste. Prohibits producers of propulsion batteries from refusing propulsion batteries for reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing, or recycling. Establishes producer responsibility for propulsion batteries embedded into vehicles or sold separately in the State or through remote sale. Authorizes the Department of Health to inspect any place, building, or premise and issue warnings and citations for failure to comply. Establishes requirements for a battery management plan. Establishes fines. |
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2/13/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Ihara, Moriwaki |
AEN/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1972 |
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SB2312
DOE; School Security Personnel; Training; Hiring; Requirements
RELATING TO SCHOOL SECURITY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school security personnel at all schools and facilities where students are present and determine the appropriate number of security personnel for each school. Requires the Department of Education to establish and adopt hiring and training requirements for school security personnel. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Kim |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2313
DLNR; Property Owners; Hazardous Fire Areas; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1823 |
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SB2314
DOT; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Human Services; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Counties; Digital Identification Pilot Program; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Director of Transportation to establish and implement a Digital Identification Pilot Program. In coordination with the counties and various agencies, requires the Director of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. |
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2/1/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Aquino |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2315
DCCA; Licensed Professionals; Contact Information
RELATING TO LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website. |
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2/16/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
CPN |
HB1992 |
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SB2316
Health Insurance; Step Therapy; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
HHS, CPN |
HB2194 |
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SB2317 SD1
Governor; State Capitol Guided Tours; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2318
Social Services; Monthly Needs Allowance; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Amends the state supplemental payment ceiling for domiciliary care paid to recipients who are eligible for federal supplementary security income or public assistance, or both. Amends the monthly needs allowance for individuals residing in foster homes, care homes, domiciliary homes, and other long-term care facilities. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2319
Justices; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age; Constitutional Amendment; Hawaii State Constitution (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years. |
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3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Souza voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Elefante |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2320
Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
Lowers the level of light transmittance allowed on sun screening glazing on motor vehicle windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
TCA, JDC |
HB1579 |
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SB2321
Public Employee Health Benefits Working Group; Public Employees; Self-Insured Plans; Health Insurance; EUTF
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes the public employee health benefits working group to investigate the feasibility of establishing and offering a fully self-insured health benefits plan with no deductible or monthly premium cost to state and county public employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
LBT, WAM |
HB1583 |
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SB2322 SD1 HD1
DOH; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Water Quality; Water Sampling; Tier 1 Beaches; Hazardous Conditions ($)
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Requires the Department of Health to continue water sampling and analysis of Tier 1 beaches during brown water advisories, with certain exceptions and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:25 PM; CR 329. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Fevella, Wakai |
EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN |
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SB2323 SD1
Juvenile Justice; Court Fees; Fines; Penalties; Prohibited
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fines, fees, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed while the person was a minor under the age of eighteen years, or against the person's parent or guardian. Discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Limits court ordered community service for minors to seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
HB2722 |
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SB2324
First Responder Personnel; Funding Mandates; Counties; Shared Cost
RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDERS.
Requires the State to share in the cost of county first responder personnel fulfilling state-imposed new mandates or increases in the level of service under existing programs. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
HHS/GVO, WAM |
HB1571 |
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SB2325
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
WAM |
HB1660 |
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SB2326
Teachers; Certification; Bonus; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $15,000. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB1614 |
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SB2327
Universal Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; DOE; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
EDU, WAM |
HB1775 |
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SB2328
Native Hawaiian Caucus; DOE; Surfing Competitions; Oahu Interscholastic Association; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish surfing competitions at a minimum of eight Oahu Interscholastic Association member schools. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2329 SD1 HD1
Aquaculture; Mullet Production; Fishponds and Stock Enhancement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement, including for new positions, equipment, maintenance, and operating costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB2631 |
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SB2330
DOE; Student Transportation; Public Schools; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services for Hawaii's public school system. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Fukunaga, Keohokalole |
EDU, WAM |
HB1797 |
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SB2331
Governor; Emergency Powers; Historic Preservation
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Clarifies that the Governor may waive historic preservation requirements in an emergency proclamation only when there is an imminent or presently occurring emergency which threatens health and safety. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
PSM/WTL, JDC |
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SB2332
Penal Code Review; Judicial Council; Advisory Committee; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/2/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB1953 |
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SB2333 HD1 CD1
Chief Election Officer; Election Audits; Electronic Voting System; Electronic Tally of Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.
Allows the Chief Election Officer to use accurate copies of paper ballots, rather than the originals, when conducting a precinct audit of an electronic voting system's tally. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB2334 SD1
Chief Election Officer; Election Audits; Electronic Voting System; Electronic Tally of Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.
Reduces the number of randomly selected precincts employing an electronic voting system that the Chief Election Officer is required to conduct a post-election, pre-certification audit of from ten per cent to five per cent. Clarifies that the Chief Election Officer must audit all elections in the randomly selected precincts as a condition of using an electronic voting system to create an electronic tally of ballots. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2335
SBCC; Membership; Counties; Hawaii State Building Codes
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Amends the membership, authority, and duties of the State Building Code Council. Gives the counties the sole discretion to amend, adopt, and update the Hawaii state building codes as they apply within each county's respective jurisdiction. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2336 SD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Damages; Attorneys' Fees
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and the greater of $1,000 or threefold damages. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2088 |
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SB2337 SD2 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Developments; Bond Proceeds
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB1808 |
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SB2338
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
HB1624 |
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SB2339
HHFDC; Bond Recycling Program; Affordable Rental Housing; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Bond Recycling Program Subaccount; State Debt Limit Exclusion; Private Activity Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Allows HHFDC or a county to establish a bond recycling program authorized by federal law. Allows HHFDC or a county to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond recycling program. Allows the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC to enter into an agreement with a county for bond recycling. Requires a county or issuer to submit a report to the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC on the status or use of its portion of the volume cap that is being recycled. Requires a reserve to be maintained for the unsecured portion of debt incurred for the bond recycling program and establishes a reserve for HHFDC as a subaccount of the rental housing revolving fund. |
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1/19/2024- Referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
WAM |
HB1760 |
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SB2340
Construction Defect; Inspection; Offer to Repair; Housing; Contractors
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS.
Provides a timeframe for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect an alleged construction defect. Provides a timeframe for a claimant and contractor to agree to the date of the inspection. Provides a timeframe for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to repair or settle. Limits the remedies for a claimant who unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or offer to repair or settle, or both. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2341
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Fines; Insurance Minimums; Increases
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases certain traffic fines and required motor vehicle insurance minimums. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC/CPN. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC/CPN |
HB1538 |
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SB2342 SD2 HD3 CD1
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Laws; Penalties; Insurance Minimums; Insurance Rates; Rate Filings; Insurance Coverage Requirements
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the penalties for violations of repeated driving without motor vehicle insurance and, beginning 1/1/2026, increases required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Clarifies the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program during the car-sharing period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to solicit rate filings from motor vehicle insurers. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS |
TRN, CPC |
HB1539 |
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SB2343
EOA; Long-Term Care; Master Plan; Report; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to create a comprehensive long-term care master plan to accomplish long-term care policy goals that, when implemented, ensure the availability of a full continuum of institutional and community-based services. Establishes a long-term care planner position within the EOA to oversee the development and implementation of the long-term care master plan. Requires the EOA to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2224 |
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SB2344 SD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; GO Bonds; HPHA; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB2304 |
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SB2345 SD2 HD2
DLE; Crisis Intervention Training; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:45 PM; CR 016. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Elefante, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
HB2250 |
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SB2346 SD1
DLE; Firearms; Voluntary Buyback Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a voluntary firearm buyback program in each county of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
1/31/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2347 HD1 CD1
Habitual Violent Crime; Criminal Law
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes the offense of habitual violent crime. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026. Requires the prosecuting attorney of each county to submit data to the Department of the Attorney General for the purposes of the reports. Repeals 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
JHA |
HB2252 |
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SB2348 SD1
Photo Red Light Imaging; Highway Safety; Traffic Violations; Transportation
RELATING TO PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS.
Provides that any photo red light imaging detector system's clear and unobstructed recorded image of a motor vehicle license plate shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle to which the license plate is attached is the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Requires the State, the county, or the State's or county's third party contractor to implement a process to record the date on which the summons or citation was submitted to the post office, which shall be prima facie evidence of the date the summons or citation was submitted to the post office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB2071 |
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SB2349 SD1
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, Wakai |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB2306 |
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SB2350 SD2 HD2 CD1
Motor Vehicles; Motor Scooters; Noisy Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles with noisy mufflers on public highways in high density population areas. Establishes separate fines for violations of motor scooter and motor vehicle muffler laws. Defines "high density population areas". (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
TRN, CPC |
HB2251 |
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SB2351 SD2 HD2
DLIR; Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021. Renames "Hawaii Workforce Development Council" to "Hawaii Workforce Development Board". Requires the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the activities of the K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB2199 |
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SB2352 SD1
Department of Human Resources Development; Vacant Positions; Legislative Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Repeals the requirement that the Director of Human Resources Development must submit a report to the Legislature before reclassifying and abolishing vacant positions within State departments and agencies that are under the jurisdiction of DHRD. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
HB2658 |
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SB2353
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Building Maintenance
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FACILITIES.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt rules for facility maintenance. Requires that the condition of Department of Education facilities be periodically evaluated. |
(S)
1/19/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Elefante, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2527 |
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SB2354 SD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the intoxicating liquor law to mean any alcoholic beverage containing not less than 0.5% alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Act 009, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
HB2522 |
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SB2355
Motor Vehicles; Ownership; Title Transfer; Attestation
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC |
HB2322 |
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SB2356
DOD; State Wildfire Marshal; State Wildfire Chief; State Wildfire Corps; State Wildfire Fuel Reduction Task Force; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes within the Department of Defense the position and duties of State Wildfire Marshal, the position and duties of State Wildfire Chief, the State Wildfire Corps, and the State Wildfire Fuel Reduction Task Force. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
AEN/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2357
DLNR; Green Environmental Fee Program; License; Penalties; Green Environmental Fee Special Fund; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL FEES.
Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Program that requires certain users to purchase an annual license for the use of a state beach, park, forest, trail, or other natural area on state land, to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Special Fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program; allows moneys deposited into the fund to be used for the marketing and publication of the program and for transfers to the Beach Restoration Special Fund, State Parks Special Fund, and Hawaii Statewide Trail and Access Program, known as Na Ala Hele. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation to establish positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources in support of the program. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, McKelvey |
EET/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB2358
HISC; Viability Funding; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2104 |
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SB2359
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AWA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2132 |
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SB2360 SD1
DOH; Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Report; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature on the cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established by Act 153, SLH 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
AEN, WAM |
HB1898 |
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SB2361 SD1
DOA; Grant Specialist Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, McKelvey |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2362 SD1 HD1
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 3:30PM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB2140 |
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SB2363
HDOA; Agricultural Crime Pilot Project; Honolulu; Kauai; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1584 |
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SB2364
Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2754 |
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SB2365
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Recognition Program; Department High Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plant based meals as an option under the school meals program. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB2083 |
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SB2366
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN |
HB1582 |
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SB2367
Environmental Impact Assessments; Power-Generating Facilities; Combustion; Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies the definition of "power-generating facility" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating beginning January 1, 2024, that were not previously operational. Includes power-generating facilities that are converting from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, Fevella |
EET, CPN |
HB2097, HB2798 |
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SB2368 SD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to inform the future establishment of an extended producer responsibility program for packaging waste. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Kim |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB2369 SD1
Toxic Chemicals; Working Group; PFAS; Reports
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB2797 |
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SB2370
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires a wastewater treatment plant to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain any amount of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB2785 |
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SB2371
DOH; University of Hawaii; PFAS Testing Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Re-Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB2783 |
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SB2372
Energy; Pollution; Environmental Assessment; Power-Generating Facility; Fuel Source
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Redefines power-generating facility to include those that rely on the combustion of any fuel source which exceeds 5.0 megawatts. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, KIDANI |
EET, CPN |
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SB2373
Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2374 SD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1911 |
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SB2375
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1912 |
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SB2376
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-appointed Counsel; Guardian Ad Litem; Fees; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardian ad litem in family court proceedings. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1913 |
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SB2377
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1914 |
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SB2378
Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Updates the Uniform Probate Code by reducing the number of required publications of a notice to creditors by a trustee to once a week for two successive weeks, consistent with amendments made by Act 158, SLH 2023, to publication requirements applicable to probate matters generally. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1915 |
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SB2379
Judiciary Package; Safety; Public Servants; Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Prohibits government agencies, persons, and organizations from publicly disclosing the personal information of certain public servants and their families upon receiving a written request. Establishes a misdemeanor offense for individuals who post personal information on the Internet in reckless disregard of the risk of harm to certain public servants and their families. Authorizes the display of personal information that is relevant to and displayed as part of a news story, commentary, editorial, or other speech on a matter of public concern. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1916 |
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SB2380
Judiciary Package; Public Employment Cost Items; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Appropriates moneys for collective bargaining cost items for judiciary employees and their excluded counterparts. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/LBT, WAM |
HB1917 |
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SB2381 SD2
Comprehensive Public Funding; CSC; Report to Legislature ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB2321 |
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SB2382
AG; Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment and with the presentation of the case, unless declined by the petitioner. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
HHS, JDC |
HB2159 |
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SB2383
Fuel Tax Credit; Commercial Fishers; Repeal
RELATING TO CREDITS FOR FUEL TAXES PAID BY COMMERCIAL FISHERS.
Repeals the fuel tax credit for commercial fishers. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RHOADS |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2384
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Driving Under the Influence; Motor Vehicles; Alcohol
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05. |
(H)
3/8/2024- Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB2385 SD1 HD1
Justices and Judges; Appointment; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PLACE PROCEDURAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TIMING OF JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2386
Presidential Preference Primary Election; Establishment
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Takes effect 6/1/2027. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2387
Real Property; Land Owner; Error
RELATING TO OWNERS OF LAND.
Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
4/12/2024- Act 003, 04/11/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB1920 |
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SB2388
ERS; Russia Divestment; Belarus Divestment; Russo-Ukrainian War
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Prohibits the Employees' Retirement System from acquiring securities of companies that have active business operations with Russia or Belarus. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to LBT/TCA, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
LBT/TCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB2389
Beverage Redemption Centers; Refillable Beverage Containers; Beverage Container Refunds; Regional Centers
RELATING TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Allows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals exemptions for certain beverage dealers. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
AEN, JDC |
HB1993 |
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SB2390
Department of Health; Wetlands; Isolated Wetlands; State Waters; Water Pollution
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HHS/WTL/AEN, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HHS/WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB1929 |
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SB2391
Child Labor Law; Exemption; State of Hawaii; United States; Political Subdivisions
RELATING TO CHILD LABOR LAW.
Removes the exemption of the State, political subdivisions, and United States from the child labor law. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
LBT, JDC |
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SB2392 SD1
Elections; Candidates; Ballots; Electors; Disqualification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Prohibits electors from voting for any presidential or vice presidential nominee who has been disqualified pursuant to section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; article XVI, section 3, of the Hawaii State Constitution; or another constitutional or statutory provision as determined by a federal court or the Supreme Court. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2393
Constitutional Amendment; Public Office; Disqualification (ConAm)
AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PREVENT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM SERVING IN PUBLIC OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT.
Proposes to amend article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (ConAm) |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2394
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 and a maximum penalty of $60,000 per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Elefante |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1544 |
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SB2395 SD1
Judiciary; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Probation Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PROBATION COMPLIANCE CREDITS PROGRAM.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a Compliance Credits Pilot Program for probationers that comply with their conditions of supervision. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Keohokalole |
JDC, WAM |
HB1626 |
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SB2396
Elections; Electioneering Communications; Synthetic Media; Deepfakes; Prohibitions
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits the distribution of electioneering communications before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate or party. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
HB1766 |
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SB2397 SD2
DHHL; Native Hawaiian Caucus; Lessees; Waiting List; Sale; Transfer; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2398
Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Felony Conviction; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of all of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the state or county employment of the individual. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB2399 SD1
General Excise Tax; Produce; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the gross proceeds received after 12/31/2023 by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2400 SD1
HTA; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Makes certain amendments to membership eligibility. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, WAKAI |
EET, JDC |
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SB2401 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOA; Counties; Feral Chickens; Feral Animals; Control Program; Education Campaign
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to work with each county to implement feral chicken control programs and feeding of feral animals education campaign. Requires each county to match the funds expended by the Department of Agriculture for the implementation of the feral chicken control program and feeding of feral animals education campaign in that county. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2402
Kimchi Day; November 22
RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.
Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in the State. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to TCA. |
KIM, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
TCA |
HB1950 |
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SB2403 SD1
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; State Funded Programs
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution to be submitted to the chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house of the State Legislature. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing to be held within one year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing to be held within one year of the publication of the performance audit reports. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature containing certain information regarding newly enacted, funded state programs within one year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2404 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Association Meetings; Voting; Proxies; Proxy Forms
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the requirement that a standard proxy form authorized by the unit owners' association contain a box wherein an owner may indicate that the proxy is given to the board as a whole and that the vote is to be made on the basis of the preference of the majority of the directors present at the meeting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KIM, FEVELLA, Gabbard |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2405 HD1
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2406 SD1 HD1
HTA; Contracts; Marketing; Hawaii Convention Center; Reports
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. Amends the frequency with which the Hawaii Tourism Authority is required to submit a report of contracts and agreements it enters into. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Hussey-Burdick, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Perruso, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
TOU, FIN |
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SB2407
BOE; DOE; Financial Literacy; Curriculum; 9-12 Coursework; Professional Development; Rules
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades nine through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete one course in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement financial literacy education curriculum and regularly review the financial literacy curricula plan. Authorizes the Board of Education to consult with other state and county agencies, private entities, and nonprofit organizations to disseminate information on financial literacy education resources. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2408
DLNR; BLNR; Dams and Reservoirs; Grant Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO DAM AND APPURTENANCE SAFETY.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB2141 |
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SB2409
DOH; Environmental Toxins; Testing laboratory; Harmful Substances; Diseases; Natural Resources; CIP; GO Bond ($)
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB2099, HB2784 |
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SB2410
DOA; Feasibility Study; Aquaculture Park; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2618 |
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SB2411 SD1
DOA; Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas affected by it. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
HB2131 |
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SB2412 SD1
DOA; Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2617 |
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SB2413 SD2 HD1 CD1
BOA; Agricultural Lands; Leases; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
AGR, FIN |
HB1971 |
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SB2414 SD1
DOA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, LEE, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
HB2130 |
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SB2415
Elections; Voting; Security; Crime; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems certain acts relating to election tampering or security breaches as acts of election fraud. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2416
UH; Poamoho Research Station; CIP; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HRE, WAM |
HB2135 |
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SB2417
University of Hawaii; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment; Pilot Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB2418 SD1
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Allows any State resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
HB2799 |
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SB2419 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Invasive Species; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for the biosecurity program of the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement projects for clean plant material, agricultural treatments, diagnostics, and pest management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2420
Department of Education; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; Private Schools; High School Graduation Requirements; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Heimlich Maneuver; Health Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires all public, private, and charter schools in the State to include thirty minutes of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and training in the proper performance of the Heimlich maneuver in their health education curriculum required for graduation for students in grades 9-12. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB2421
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2422
Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; CIP; Agricultural Infrastructure; GO Bonds; Food and Product Innovation Network; Waiahole Water System; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2423 SD1
DOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2424
DOA; Program Specialist Position; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a program specialist position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/31/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2425
Cesspools; DOH; Public Outreach and Education; Real Property; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Appropriation
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include whether the property has a cesspool, including the date by which state law mandates that the cesspool be upgraded, converted, or connected, and the priority level of the cesspool according to the Hawaii cesspool hazard assessment and prioritization tool. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB1894 |
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SB2426 SD1
Cesspools; Cesspool Conversion Working Group; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Income Tax Credit; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part II: Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2045, rather than before 1/1/2050. Part III: Appropriates funds to implement the cesspool compliance pilot grant project established pursuant to Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Part IV: Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB1892 |
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SB2427
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, CPN |
HB1896 |
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SB2428 SD1
ADC; Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; Reports; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for program and two positions. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2429
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Recognition Program; Department High Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plant based meals as an option under the school meals program. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB2083 |
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SB2430
BOA; Agricultural Lands; Leases; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
HB1971 |
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SB2431
DOA; Agricultural Emergency Loan Revolving Fund; Establishment; Class D Loans; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the Agricultural Emergency Loan Revolving Fund to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class "D" loans. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2432 SD1
Income Tax; Agriculture; Investors; Food Manufacturer Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed, agricultural, or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2433
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.
Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HRE/HHS, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Kidani |
HRE/HHS, WAM |
HB2177 |
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SB2434
State Fire Marshal; Fire Enforcement Officers; State Fire Council; Fire Risks; State Lands; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to employ seven fire enforcement officers to issue citations to and remove persons creating fire risks on state lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB2106 |
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SB2435 SD1
DHHL; Beneficiaries; Lease Awards; Successors
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer an undivided interest Lease Award Program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are sixty years old or older or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2436
Recycling; Construction Waste; Priority Offeror Selections
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires recycling of construction and demolition materials and use of recycled materials to factor into priority offeror selections for competitive procurements of construction or demolition services by the State or any county. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
GVO/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB2101 |
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SB2437
Waste Diversion; Construction Waste; State Building Codes; Requirements; International Green Construction Code
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code. Sets specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to PSM/AEN, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
PSM/AEN, WAM |
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SB2438
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires, rather than allows, any person who violates chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to appear before the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Requires, rather than allows, the Board of Land and Natural Resources to impose fines. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Re-Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2609 |
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SB2439 SD1 HD1 CD1
Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses; Adults
RELATING TO LIMITATION OF ACTIONS.
Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as an adult against the person who committed the act. Allows a claim to be brought against legal entities during the two-year window period if there is a finding of gross negligence. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when an accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2440
DLNR; SHPD; Burial Sites; Archaeological Inventory Surveys; Contractors; Developers
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
WTL, WAM |
HB2607 |
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SB2441
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Hawaii Administrative Rules; Burial Sites; Native Hawaiians
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "lineal descent", in HAR, to allow applicants to better claim lineal descent status to remains found at burial sites. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB2442
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Clarifies the definition of "burial site". |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB2608 |
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SB2443 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, to be implemented by the State in only those locations where a photo red light imaging detector system has been implemented. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with maximum speed limit under an automated speed enforcement system. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB2267 |
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SB2444 SD1
Public Safety; Emergencies; Civil Defense; Pacific Palisades; Emergency Siren; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
1/31/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, Kidani, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
HB2016 |
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SB2445 SD1
DOT; Emergency Egress; Pacific Palisades; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to identify an emergency egress route other than Komo Mai Drive from Pacific Palisades or, if no other route can be found, determine the feasibility of constructing an alternate emergency egress route. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB2015 |
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SB2446
Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Appropriates funds to the governor for the ohana zones pilot program. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HHS, WAM |
HB2326 |
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SB2447
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
HB2145 |
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SB2448
Salary Withheld; Indebtedness to the Government; Payment
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Reduces the time requirement when a disbursing officer shall inform the employee of indebtedness. Reduces the minimum amount owed per pay period from $100 to $50 or 5% of the new employee's wages. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2449 SD1
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires employers to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within 30 days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within this time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within 90 days of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate, or by January 31 of the year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse and the dispute shall be subject to the impasse procedures in section 89-11, HRS. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB2450 SD1 HD1
DOT; Harbors; Ocean Transport Containers; Weight; Fines
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to weigh any ocean transport container offloaded at any harbor in the State and fine any company that offloads an ocean transport container having an excessive gross weight. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/28/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, CPC |
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SB2451 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant; Reports
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit an interim and final strategy report to the Legislature for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by . Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2452
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Correctional Facilities; Inmates; Solitary Confinement; Restrictions; Vulnerable Populations; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Prohibits the use of solitary confinement and requires the use of appropriate alternatives for committed persons who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2025. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2025. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2025. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1812 |
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SB2453
Campaign Spending; Solicitations; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, Elefante |
JDC |
HB2072 |
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SB2454
Mail; Deceptive; Unsolicited; Prohibitions
RELATING TO MAIL.
Prohibits certain entities from distributing unsolicited mail that is reasonably likely to cause the recipient to believe that a governmental agency has approved of the distribution. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, LEE |
CPN, JDC |
HB2073 |
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SB2455
DLE; Graffiti Task Force; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO GRAFFITI.
Appropriates funds to establish the Graffiti Task Force within the Department of Law Enforcement to identify ways to reduce graffiti in Hawaii. Declares that the general services fund ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2456
Controlled Substances Registration; Public Interest Factors; Licensing
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Includes the prevention of activities within an applicant's premises and adjacent areas that are potentially injurious to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and neighborhood as a factor for determining whether a controlled substances registration is in the public interest. |
(S)
1/22/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB2064 |
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SB2457
Liquor Licenses; Renewal; Protest; Denial
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
GVO, CPN |
HB2525 |
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SB2458
Department of Health; Community Care Foster Family Home; Primary Caregiver; Substitute Caregiver
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Allows the primary caregiver to be absent from the community care foster family home; provided that the substitute caregiver is present during the absence. |
(S)
1/31/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
AQUINO |
HHS, JDC |
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SB2459
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within thirty days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within such time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within ninety days of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate or by January 31 of a year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse to which the impasse procedures in section 89-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall apply. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB1640 |
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SB2460
Youth Wellness; Mental Health; Department of Health; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2042 |
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SB2461 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from other dispensaries without showing that such purchase is necessary for a qualifying patient's continuous access for medical use, or for medical, scientific, or other legitimate purposes. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN |
HB1952 |
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SB2462
Department of Health; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Functions; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Amends the functions of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes positions. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Keohokalole |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2463 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Defendants; Fitness to Proceed; Examination Via Telehealth; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2464
DOH; Health Care Credentialing; Health Care Providers; Health Care Credentialing Clearinghouse Pilot Program; Program Specialist VI Position; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING.
Authorizes health care organizations to accept a health care provider's credentialing that was conducted by certain health care organizations or state agencies. Establishes a Health Care Credentialing Clearinghouse Pilot Program within the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Health Care Credentialing Clearinghouse Pilot Program, including for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Program Specialist VI position to implement the pilot program. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
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SB2465 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Training and Education; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires DOH to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons fulfill criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to DOH that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Makes permanent sections 334-161 and 334-162, HRS. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2466
DOH; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Mental Health Emergency Workers; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB2467 SD1
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Comprehensive Safety Review; Quality Improvement; Employee Safety; Patient Safety; Patient Census; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the comprehensive safety review for the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2468
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB2469
HHFDC; RHRF; Credit Enhancement for Construction Loans; Housing; Affordable Housing; Rules
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Adds credit enhancement for construction loans to the list of permitted uses of moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt rules. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2470 SD1
DOH; Kupuna Caucus; Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Makes an appropriation to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1771 |
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SB2471 SD1
DOH; Kupuna Caucus; Senior Fall Prevention Campaign; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Makes an appropriation to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1772 |
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SB2472
Kupuna Caucus; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1770 |
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SB2473 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1769 |
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SB2474 SD2 HD1
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB1768 |
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SB2475 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Education; Private Schools; Charter Schools; Prekindergarten Programs and Schools; Harm to Students Registry
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a harm to students registry, for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State, that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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SB2476 HD2 CD1
Dental Hygienists; Dental Sealants; School-Based Health Program
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KIDANI, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kim |
EDN/HLT, CPC |
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SB2477 SD1
Agriculture; Single-Ingredient Products; Food Purchasing Requirements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
HB2129 |
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SB2478
DLNR; Imu Infrastructure; State Parks; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO IMU INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD |
WTL, WAM |
HB2128 |
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SB2479 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
HB2137 |
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SB2480
Black Coral; Hawaii State Gem; Repeal
RELATING TO CORAL.
Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA |
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SB2481
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Geographic Origins; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes a timeline by which roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising are required to contain a certain per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
AEN, CPN |
HB2298 |
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SB2482 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; State Office Buildings; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2483 SD1
DOH; Community Health Workers; Pilot Program; Preventative Services; Social Determinants of Health; Hawaii County; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Health to administer a three-year pilot program to authorize community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation of services to address the social determinants of health in Kau, Hawaii County. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB2182 |
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SB2484
Department of Human Services; Return-to-Home Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the return-to-home pilot program, established pursuant to Act 94, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in reuniting with family and relatives in their home state. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Inouye, Richards, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2325 |
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SB2485
Sexual Harassment; Sexual Assault; Hawaii National Guard; Advisory Council; Report to the Legislature
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
Establishes the advisory council for sexual trauma in the Hawaii national guard. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2486
Department of Law Enforcement; Silver Alert; Missing Persons
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
Establishes a silver alert program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing vulnerable adults with developmental disabilities or mental impairments who pose a credible threat to the health and safety to themselves or others. |
(S)
2/2/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
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SB2487 SD1 HD1
Marijuana; Paraphernalia; Possession; Transfer; Smoking; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Lowers the penalties for the possession and transfer without remuneration of certain amounts of marijuana, marijuana concentrate, and marijuana-infused products. Makes smoking marijuana in a public place a violation under the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Failed to pass Final Reading. Ayes, 9. Noes, 15 (Senator(s) Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Fevella, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, LEE |
JHA |
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SB2488
Rent-to-Own Contracts; Real Property; Foreclosure Procedures
RELATING TO RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS.
Subjects certain rent-to-own contracts for real property in the State to state and federal foreclosure procedures. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Kim |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2489
Board of Psychology; Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2025. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Board of Psychology to implement prescriptive authority privilege for certain clinical psychologists. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2490
Subdivisions; Approval Conditions; County Ordinance; Condominium Property Regimes; Condominium Maps; Street Addresses; Mailboxes
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
Requires each county to adopt, no later than June 30, 2025, ordinances applicable to subdivisions not approved by July 1, 2025, requiring as a condition of approval, the subdivider or developer to obtain a street address and install a mailbox for lots, parcels, structures, or units of a structure within the subdivision before the sale or lease thereof. Requires condominium maps recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances or registered in the Land Court after June 30, 2025, to include a mailbox plan for the condominium property regime, showing the location of all mailboxes for all units in the regime. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Re-Referred to GVO/WTL/CPN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
GVO/WTL/CPN, JDC |
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SB2491
Dogs; Dog Bites; Negligence; Bodily Harm
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes the offense of negligent failure to control a dog. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB2492 SD2
State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, Fukunaga |
HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2493 SD1
Condominium Associations; Attorneys' Fees; Limit
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Prohibits condominium associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from a unit owner for the association's total and final legal fees in excess of 25% of the original debt amount sought by the association. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2494
ERS; Police Officers; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Minimum Age; Years of Credited Service
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Provides police officers who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the Employees' Retirement System who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
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SB2495 SD1
BOA; DOA; Acreage Assessments; Administrative Rules; Water Tolls; Meter Reading Records
RELATING TO WATER METERING.
Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture or their designee to annually notify all irrigation users by mail and conduct in-person visits on procedures to remove unused irrigation system water meters and stop acreage assessments. By an unspecified date, requires the Board of Agriculture to amend its administrative rules to require the Department of Agriculture to: maintain an active record of land occupiers within the boundaries of an irrigation district that have not applied for water service or water service connections as prospective consumers and have not drawn water without authorization; immediately discontinue service to a land occupier for non-use if there are no water toll charges for a period of more than two years; maintain records of all weir, water meter, and water flow measuring instrument readings taken; make individualized reading records available to land occupiers upon request; provide written notice to land occupiers whenever a weir, water meter, or water flow measuring instrument is removed by the Department for any reason and to cease any associated water toll charges and acreage assessments; establish a formal process for certain land occupiers to contest erroneous water toll charges and acreage assessments; and establish a formal process for land occupiers with outstanding water toll charges and acreage assessments to enter into a reasonable payment plan with the Department. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2496
DOH; Gray Water; Gray Water System; Tax Credit
RELATING TO GRAY WATER INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a gray water income tax credit to encourage the installation of qualified gray water systems certified by the Department of Health on existing residential properties and new housing developments. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Repeals 1/1/2035. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kim, Moriwaki |
HHS/WTL, WAM |
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SB2497 SD2 HD1 CD1
Tax Credit; Research Activities
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years' expenses. Narrows the qualifying criteria for research activities tax credits to applicants who are small businesses registered in the State. Extends the sunset date of the research activities tax credit to 12/31/2029. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2498 SD1
Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund Program; Hawaii Green Energy Infrastructure Authority; Green Energy Market Securitization Bond Funded Loan Proceeds; Report
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Establishes the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Directs green energy market securitization loan repayments and interest to be deposited into the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to administer the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2499 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; University of Hawaii; Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resource Center; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Slim-hole Resource Characterization Program; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement a Slim-hole Resource Characterization Program that identifies the location and characteristics of underground water and carbon sequestration resources across the State under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires the Office to prepare an environmental assessment or, if required, an environmental impact statement for the program. Requires the Office to engage with the counties and nearby communities to understand community needs, priorities, and concerns relating to the program before and during the environmental assessment and the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
EET/AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2500 SD2 HD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai, Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui and staff. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2501 SD1
HISC; Exceptional Trees; Prioritization
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to prioritize the protection of exceptional trees from invasive species. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kim, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2502 SD2 HD1
UH; Wildfire Susceptibility; Wildfire Vulnerability; Wildfire Management; Public Safety; Risk Mitigation; Maps; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERATION OF WILDFIRE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPS FOR HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future wildfires. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 3:30PM; Conference Room 229. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
WAL, HET, FIN |
HB1949 |
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SB2503 SD2 HD2
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodation; State Building Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation and state building constructions constructed after 7/31/2025, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. Beginning 7/1/2025, requires bids for state building construction projects to include universal changing accommodations, when doing so is feasible and cost effective. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2504 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; UH; Hydrogen Hub; Repeal
RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS.
Repeals Part II of Act 66, SLH 2023, which requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Repeals the appropriation to develop the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
EEP/HET, FIN |
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SB2505 SD2 HD1
PUC; System Resilience; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Surcharge
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Authorizes the use of amounts collected through the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge by the Commission to perform certain duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 729). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2770 |
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SB2506
EUTF; Board of Trustees; Quorum
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Decreases the number of board members of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from 10 trustees to 9. Changes the composition of board members to include 2 citizens of the State who are not employees, among other things. Limits the trustee's service after the end of the term to until the trustee's successor is appointed or 120 days after the trustee's term ends, whichever comes first. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB2507
Civil Service; Exemptions; UH; Housing; Personal Services
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE.
Excludes from civil service requirements employees performing services in University of Hawaii student or employee housing and certain personal services in privately financed leased or owned buildings. |
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2/8/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
LBT/HRE, WAM |
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SB2508
UH; Authorization of Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $300,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and modernization of qualifying capital improvement projects. |
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2/13/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2509
Department of Education, K-6 Schools, Public Digital Dashboard
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2025-2026 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-6 English language arts. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
HB1655 |
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SB2510
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB1657 |
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SB2511 SD1 HD1
PUC; Electric Utilities Performance Reviews; Local Jobs
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the short-term and long-term retention and creation of local jobs in its review of electric utility performance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2512 SD2 HD2 CD1
Governor; Emergency Management Powers; Public Resources; Expenditure or Use; Notice; Reports
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POWERS.
Establishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2513 SD2 HD3
UH; Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Project; Reports; Positions; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a 3-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology demonstration and implementation pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as priority level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool, 2021 Report and Technical Appendices; and establish similar prioritization categories for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resource Research Center to submit annual interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/WAL, HET, FIN |
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SB2514 SD2
GET; Supreme Court; Attorneys; Pro Hac Vice; Appearance
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.
Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of local counsel's Hawaii business registration, the applicant's Hawaii general excise tax license number, an affirmation that both the applicant and local counsel shall pay all state income tax due for Hawaii business activities, and all other information or documentation required by the rules of the supreme court. Effective 4/15/2112. (SD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2515
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
HB1767 |
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SB2516 SD2 HD2 CD1
Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; CIO; Comptroller
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Clarifies that centralized computer information management and processing services shall be provided through the Chief Information Officer. Specifies that the Chief Information Officer shall be appointed by the Governor and report to the Comptroller. Provides that the salary of the Chief Information Officer shall be established by the Governor. (CD1) |
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5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2517 SD1
Public Agency Meetings and Records; Sunshine Law; Open Deliberation; Open Meeting; Appointment; Selection; Head of a State Division or Agency; Voting
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select a head of state divisions and agencies to be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Requires that a vote by a board to appoint or select hire a head of a division or agency be conducted in an open meeting. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2518 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Geothermal Energy; Geothermal Resources Characterization Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a geothermal resources characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/24/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2569 |
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SB2519
Highway Safety; Skateboards; Helmets
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires persons under the age of seventeen to wear a helmet while riding a skateboard. Clarifies that the Act does not infringe on county ordinances prohibiting skateboards on streets and roadways. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2520 SD2 HD1
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:35 PM; CR 325. |
RHOADS, AQUINO |
JHA, FIN |
HB2699 |
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SB2521 SD1
Office of the Public Defender; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
Appropriates moneys for 4.0 FTE deputy public defender III positions within the Office of the Public Defender (BUF151). Requires the Office of the Public Defender to assign one deputy public defender II to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
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2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
HB1608 |
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SB2522 SD1
Driving Under the Influence; Property Offenses; Minors; Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Allows persons convicted of certain criminal violations to apply to the court for an expungement order under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB2513 |
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SB2523 SD1
Judiciary; Study; Child Care; Witnesses; Parties; First Circuit; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine how to implement a program that provides free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the First Circuit Family Court. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2524
Department of the Attorney General; Algorithmic Discrimination; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
HB1607 |
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SB2525
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/30/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Kidani, GABBARD, CHANG, Elefante, Keohokalole, McKelvey |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB2178 |
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SB2526 SD2 HD2 CD1
Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Information Technology; ETS; Consolidated State Information Technology Data; Safeguards; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group to assist the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in working with certain state agencies to inventory and categorize the business criticality of each major state information technology system or data set and determine the appropriate data center or hosting facility requirements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Extends the working group's dissolution date to 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
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5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB2527 SD1 HD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
HET, FIN |
HB1784 |
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SB2528
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts, except for real estate investment trusts that provide affordable housing in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Sunsets 12/31/2027. |
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2/6/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB2529 SD1 HD1 CD1
Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST); Health Care Providers; Patient Care; Medical Care; Hospice
RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.
Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in State law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI |
HLT, CPC/JHA |
HB2285 |
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SB2530
EUTF; Board of Trustees; Composition; Quorum; Voting
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, Kidani |
LBT, JDC |
HB2519 |
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SB2531
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; State and County Contributions
RELATING TO HEALTH BENEFITS.
Amends the state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for employees hired after 6/30/2024. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
HB2518 |
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SB2532 SD2 HD1 CD1
Burglary; Multi-Unit Building; Dwelling; Restricted Areas
RELATING TO CRIME.
Clarifies that the definition of "dwelling", as it relates to offenses against property rights, includes multi-unit buildings and connected parking or storage areas that are restricted to residents. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, an owner of an individual unit, a property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting an offense of burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
HB2311 |
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SB2533
Condominiums; Commercial Property Assessed Financing; C-PACER
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED FINANCING.
Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN, WAM |
HB2801 |
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SB2534
Condominiums; Associations; Unit Owners; Residents; Tenants; Guests; Violations; Harassment and Interference; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits a condominium unit owner, resident, tenant, or their guests, or any person acting on behalf of the unit owner, from harassing or interfering with board members, managing agents, resident managers, association employees, or vendors contracted by the association, in the performance of any duty or in the exercise of any right or power granted under chapter 514B, HRS, or the governing documents of the association. |
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2/6/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB2314 |
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SB2535
DBEDT; HTA; Board; Members
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Removes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from membership on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board. |
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1/29/2024- The committee(s) on EET deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-30-24 1:30PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Inouye, Kim |
EET, WAM |
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SB2536 SD1 HD1 CD1
Accounting Service Businesses; Procurement Preference; Reciprocity; Definitions
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES AND RECIPROCITY.
Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses and adds it to the list of selection criteria for the procurement of professional services. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D 303, HRS. Repeals 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
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5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB2033 |
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SB2537 SD2 HD1 CD1
Chief Energy Officer; Hawaii State Energy Office; Reports
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies that the Chief Energy Officer is responsible for supporting the renewable portfolio standards and reporting on certain energy matters. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kim |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2538 SD1
DOH; Molokai; Community Health Services; Mental Health Services; Health Infrastructure; Health Care; Program Funding; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to fully fund programs and services under its jurisdiction and fill vacant positions on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2539 SD1
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; Self-Certification Process
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 1/1/2025. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
HB2614 |
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SB2540
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Reinstates income tax credit for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for eligible taxpayers and eligible expenses. Applies retroactively to 12/31/2020. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2541
Office of Collective Bargaining and Managed Competition; Chief Negotiator of the State; Director of Human Resources Development
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Clarifies that the Director of Human Resources Development shall not hold the position of Chief Negotiator of the State. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2542
University of Hawaii; Maui College; Molokai Education Center; Relocation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, MOLOKAI EDUCATION CENTER.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii for the relocation and expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2543 SD1
Reimbursement; Search and Rescue; Hiking Trails; Trespassing; Closed to the Public
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from persons who require rescue after ignoring warning signs, leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area, or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Elefante |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2544
Weighted Student Formula; Impact on Small and Remote Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2545 SD1
Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act; Manufacturers; Electronic Devices; Recycling Goals
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices. Allows manufacturers of electronic devices to be considered to have satisfied its recycling goals by providing only collection service locations for recycling at no cost to the owner in each county and zip code tabulation area with a population greater than twenty-five thousand, under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Fukunaga |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB2546 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Hunting Guides; Private Land; Annual Reports; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner of the private land, or occupier or holder, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions obtained to hunt on private lands as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2547 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Employer-Provided Child Care Services; Employer-Sponsored Child Care
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care services for their employees. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Wakai |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
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SB2548 SD1
Condominiums; Employees; Applicants; Contracted Vendors; Security Cameras; Guards; License
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires employees, applicants, and contracted vendors of condominium associations in employment positions that grant access to security cameras and footage to undergo a background check and be licensed consistent with the requirements in chapter 463, HRS. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB2312 |
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SB2549
Condominiums; Standard Proxy Forms; Disclosure Statement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
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 or to directors present at the meeting. Requires a disclosure statement on the standard condominium proxy form informing unit owners that an association may direct elections by electronic, machine, or mail voting. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
HB2067 |
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SB2550
Condominiums; Real Estate Commission; Unit Owners; Associations; Ombudsman
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the Real Estate Commission (Commission) to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against associations that are subject to chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the Ombudsman to issue findings within an unspecified number of days after a complaint is filed with the Ombudsman against the Commission regarding the Commission's foregoing duties. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to GVO, CPN/WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, CPN/WAM |
HB2524 |
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SB2551
Health Insurance; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for biomarker testing. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB2223 |
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SB2552
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Dementia Training; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least 1 hour per year. |
(S)
2/2/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
HB1773 |
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SB2553 SD1 HD2
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals and lapses the funds appropriated into and out of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Special Fund in Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Kim, San Buenaventura |
LGO, FIN |
HB2197 |
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SB2554
DOH; Pollution; Noise Pollution; Air Pollution; Two-Stroke Engines; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Prohibition
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties to be enforced by the Department of Health. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, Kidani |
HHS/AEN, JDC |
HB2305 |
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SB2555
DLNR; State Boating Facility Lease Pilot Program; Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Leases; Repeal
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease one state small boat harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation in a county with a population of less than 900,000. Repeals provisions related to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor. Repeals on 6/30/2044. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA |
WTL, WAM |
HB1919 |
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SB2556 SD2 HD3
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:40 PM; CR 325. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Kidani |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB1954 |
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SB2557 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Defender; Assisted Community Treatment; Legal Representation
RELATING TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed. Repeals language that entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB2521 |
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SB2558
Hawaii Plant Quarantine Law; Invasive Species; Penalty
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
AEN, JDC |
HB2537 |
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SB2559 SD1
DOA; Invasive Species; Pest Placard Program; Establishment; Inspections; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE PESTS.
Establishes a pest placard program. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
LEE, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB2006 |
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SB2560 SD2 HD2
DOA; Lease Terms; Pests; Right of Entry; Termination
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends shall authorize DOA to enter the leased premises with prior notification to survey for, identify, investigate, control, or eradicate pests; work cooperatively with a lessee to seek funding and develop a plan to maintain control of any pests on the leased premises; and terminate the lease if the lessee refuses entry to DOA or refuses to work cooperatively with DOA toward the control or eradication of pests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 774). |
LEE, KEOHOKALOLE, Richards |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
HB2538 |
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SB2561 SD2
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
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3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
HB1671 |
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SB2562 SD3 HD1
Animals; Pet Animals; Surgery; Prohibited
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's animal or animals. Provides a violation for unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine is a misdemeanor subject to a fine of no more than $1,000, or imprisonment of no more than one year, or both. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 728). |
LEE |
JHA |
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SB2563 SD1
HPHA; Pet Animals; Allowed, Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Creates Positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2564
Pet Animals; Insurance; Pet Deposit; Pet Rent; Eviction; Liens
RELATING TO PET ANIMALS.
Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue, refusing to renew, canceling, or establishing higher rates for a homeowners insurance policy or dwelling fire insurance policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the premises. Requires any pet animal found on the premises during an eviction to be given to the owner or taken in by an animal control agency. Limits the monetary amount of pet deposits and pet rent. Clarifies that a provision allowing a lien on an animal to secure payment for caring for or feeding the animal does not apply to pet animals. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
CPN/HOU, JDC |
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SB2565 SD1
Dogs; Counties; Public Parks; Littering; Fines
RELATED TO PUBLIC PARKS.
Prohibits counties from prohibiting leashed dogs in public parks. Prohibits persons from leaving dog excrement on public or private property. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
LEE |
JHA |
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SB2566 SD1
Housing Subdivisions; Infrastructure Repair and Maintenance; Working Group; Act 200, SLH 2022; Counties; Road Repair and Maintenance; Assessments; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.
Requires lot owners to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads where the applicable deed does not specify that requirement. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no court-appointed or deed-designated entity is appointed. Requires counties to provide training to associations on their responsibilities; services for certain subdivision assessments; and arbitration and mediation services to resolve disputes between a lot owner and the entity responsible for assessment. Restricts provisions to counties with a population greater than two hundred thousand, but not more than five hundred thousand. Extends the reporting date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022, to examine and address housing subdivision infrastructure repair and maintenance for planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations in certain counties prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Extends the sunset date of the working group to 6/30/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2567
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Dementia Training; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least 1 hour per year. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AWA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
HB1773 |
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SB2568
Vaccinations; Children; Pharmacists; Pharmacies
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer immunizations and vaccinations to children three years of age and older under state law. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, Hashimoto, Wakai |
CPN/HHS, JDC |
HB2147 |
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SB2569 SD2
Health Care Workers; Acts of Violence; Report; Law Enforcement; Temporary Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence at the health care facility to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
JHA |
HB2531 |
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SB2570 SD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Protest
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires a protest based on the content of the solicitation to be submitted a minimum of one day business before the date set for the receipt of offers, and all other protests be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2568 |
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SB2571
Solid Waste Control; Toxic Ash; Incinerator Ash; Disposal; Prohibition on Reuse
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
Requires the safe disposal of toxic and incinerator ash. Prohibits the reuse of toxic and incinerator ash for any purpose. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, JDC |
HB2795 |
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SB2572
DCCA; Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the State. Prohibits the deployment of artificial intelligence products in the State unless affirmative proof establishing the product's safety is submitted to the Office. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
CPN/LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB2176 |
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SB2573
Department of Health; Air Pollution; Solid Waste Electric Generating Facilities; Air Pollution Controls; Emission Limits
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL.
Requires an owner or operator of a solid waste electric generating facility to ensure that each incinerator operating as part of the facility has implemented air pollution controls sufficient to limit the emissions of nitrogen oxides, mercury, dioxins, and other air pollutants specified by the Director of Health to not more than 45 parts per million for each air pollutant, measured on an average daily basis. Authorizes the Director of Health to specify lower emission limits by rule. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Re-Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/EET. |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
AEN/HHS, CPN/EET |
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SB2574 SD1
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Import; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel. Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2296 |
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SB2575 HD1 CD1
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, with certain exemptions. 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. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LEE |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
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SB2576
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. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
LEE |
EET/AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB1897 |
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SB2577
HSEO; Geothermal Energy; EIS; Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY.
Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a state-wide blanket environmental impact statement for geothermal exploration and development. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, WAKAI, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB2578
Climate Resilience; Emergency Preparedness; Workforce Development; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
LEE |
EET, WAM |
HB1796 |
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SB2579 SD1
Bottle Filling Station; State Buildings; Construction; Plumbing
RELATING TO BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS.
Requires all state buildings being constructed on or after 7/1/2025 where a water fountain is required to have a water bottle filling station. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, HASHIMOTO, Kidani |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2580
Affordable Housing; Task Force; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Counties; Report
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a task force to identify 1 or more parcels of alienable state land and propose a plan for a public-private partnership to develop that land for affordable housing. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the 2025 Regular Session. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2581
Office of Consumer Protection; Consumers; Privacy; Data Brokers; Personal Information
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes provisions allowing for consumers to request data brokers that maintain their personal information to delete any personal information related to the consumer. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB1668 |
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SB2582
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Denial; Suspension; Unlawful Fentanyl Dealings
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
HB1667 |
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SB2583
Prefabricated, Modular, or Kauhale Housing; Lahaina Wildfire; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for individuals impacted by the Lahaina wildfire. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB2287 |
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SB2584
Prefabricated, Modular, or Kauhale Housing; Homeless Individuals; Low-income Households; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for homeless individuals and low-income households. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB2324 |
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SB2585
State Funds; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Rental Projects; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Appropriates funds for the rental housing revolving fund to be used for mixed-income rental projects. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2586
Planned Community Associations; Neighborhood Security Watch Programs; Establishment; Regular Assessments
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/PSM. |
CHANG |
CPN/PSM |
HB2573, HB2727 |
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SB2587
DLNR; SHPD; Burial Sites; Archaeological Inventory Surveys; Contractors; Developers
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2588 SD1
DAGS; SHPD; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Positions; Archeologist; Historic Preservation Specialist; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) archaeologist positions and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) historic preservation specialist position within the State Historic Preservation Division; provided that the State Historic Preservation Division collaborates with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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SB2589 SD1
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites; Penalties
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony for second or subsequent offenses. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Kidani |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB2755 |
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SB2590
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Hawaii Administrative Rules; Burial Sites; Native Hawaiians
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definitions of "inadvertent discovery" and "previously identified" in the HAR, to better protect burial sites. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2591 SD2 HD1 CD1
Bureau of Conveyances; Burial Sites; Private Property; Landowners
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Imposes a fine on any private landowner that fails to disclose or record with the Bureau of Conveyances, or in documents used to offer real property for sale, the existence of burial or archaeological sites on their property that the landowner knew or should have known of. Requires fines collected to be deposited into the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2592
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Hawaii Administrative Rules; Burial Sites; Native Hawaiians
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "cultural descendant", in HAR, to more accurately capture relationships between individuals and families. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2593
Federal Lands; Makua Valley; Transition; Mauka Military Reservation; Task Force; DLNR
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a Makua Valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB2117 |
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SB2594 SD1
DHHL; Fred Keakaokalani Cachola Act; Beneficiaries; Lease Awards; Successors; Successorship Claims
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes qualified successors of at least twenty-five percent Hawaiian blood quantum of beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within four years of the effective date. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules within two years of the effective date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2595
DOA; OPSD; Governor; State Agriculture Functional Plan; Seafood Sustainability; Wild Seafood; Report
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare and periodically update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include updates on seafood sustainability and other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food, including recognizing wild seafood as a viable food source. Requires the Governor to submit an updated state agriculture functional plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2596
LUC; Important Agricultural Lands; Adoption of County Maps; Incentive; Farm Cluster Housing
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies that the Land Use Commission's decision-making for the adoption of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands shall be through a rulemaking proceeding. Establishes an incentive that allows farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands under certain conditions and requires permitting agencies to establish a priority processing procedure for the farm cluster housings. Repeals existing law that governs farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2597
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KIM, CHANG, WAKAI |
LGO, JHA |
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SB2598 SD1
DHRD; Telework; Rules; Policies; Guidelines; State Employees; Limitation; Supervisory and Accountability Standards
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of uncertain number of days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB1985 |
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SB2599 SD1
Salaries; Employees; Executive Branch; Limitation
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KIM, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
HB2211 |
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SB2600 HD1 CD1
Condominium Purchasers; Protections; Delivery; Electronic Mail
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
HB1636 |
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SB2601 HD1 CD1
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. (CD1) |
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5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, LEE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1968 |
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SB2602
Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund; Department of the Attorney General; DLIR
RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES FUND.
Changes the administration of the human trafficking victim services fund from the department of labor and industrial relations to the department of the attorney general. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Kim, San Buenaventura |
LBT/JDC, WAM |
HB1967 |
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SB2603 SD1
DHS; Child Care Worker Subsidy and Bonus Program; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers; Family Child Care Homes; Reports; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1964 |
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SB2604
Abusive Litigation
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
JDC |
HB1965 |
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SB2605 SD2 HD1
DCCA; Insurance Division; Health Care; Health Insurance; Reproductive Health Care Services; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Report; Reproductive Health Care Working Group
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes a Reproductive Health Care Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1966 |
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SB2606 SD1
Housing; Construction Defects; Notices of Claims; Resolution Process; Claimant Requirements
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Establishes additional requirements for notices of claims of construction defects. Takes effect 7/1/24040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2607 SD1
Housing; Construction Defects; Claims; Resolution Process
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Revises the construction defect claims process. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2608
ERS; Public Employment; Pension Calculation; Overtime
RELATING TO PENSION CALCULATIONS.
Includes overtime pay earned during an emergency proclamation as part of the pension calculation for individuals who became a member of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2012. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2609
Minimum Wage; Increase; Monthly Compensation
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases from $2,000 to $2,240, the minimum amount of guaranteed compensation required for an individual employed by and an employer who is exempt from the State's Wage and Hour Law. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2610
Wage and Hour Law; Overtime Pay
RELATING TO OVERTIME.
Prohibits employers from employing employees for a workday longer than eight hours for more than 6 days in a workweek unless the employer pays the employee overtime pay at 1.5 times the employee's regular rate for hours worked in excess of 8 hours, and double the employee's regular pay rate for hours worked in excess of 12 hours in a workday. Extends the overtime pay requirements to certain minors who are sixteen and seventeen years of age. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB2611
Department of Human Services; CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024: (1) requires that state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed a certain amount, and (2) requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed a certain amount. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AQUINO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2612
Habitual Runaway; Minors; Status Offense; Criminal Law
RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT.
Establishes the offense of habitual runaway. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2613
Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Amends the duties and sunset date of the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB2634 |
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SB2614
DLIR; Rules; Violation; Penalties
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RULES.
Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
HB2547 |
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SB2615 SD1 HD3
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:20 PM; CR 016. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB2616
Education; Athletics; Student-Athletes; Names, Images, Likenesses; Compensation; Representation; Public Schools; Private Schools
RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
Authorizes student-athletes attending public and private high schools to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness, and to obtain related professional representation. Repeals on 1/1/30. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EDU/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2617 SD1
LRB; Foreign Individuals or Entities; Purchase of Real Property; Prohibition; Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study and report on the forty-one states in the country that have enacted laws limiting the sale of real property to foreign individuals or entities, and how those laws and related constitutional precedents could inform demand-side regulations for the real estate market in Hawaii in favor of resident ownership, specifically owner-occupied resident ownership. Makes an appropriation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
AWA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
HB2542 |
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SB2618
DHHL; Law Enforcement; Statutes; Ordinances; Police Powers
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, the Department shall have the nonexclusive authority to enforce state statutes and rules and county ordinances and rules in the same manner as state sheriffs and county police officers. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HWN/PSM, JDC. |
AWA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HWN/PSM, JDC |
HB1619 |
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SB2619
Cannabis; Medical Use; Cultivation; Patients; Caregivers; DOH
RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licenses from undue discrimination. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, Chang |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2620
Potable Water; Nonpotable Water; Golf Courses; Irrigation; Water Conservation
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, Chang |
WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2621
DLNR; Endangered Species; Rulemaking; Coconut Palms; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles
RELATING TO ENDANGERED SPECIES.
Amends the definition of "endangered species". Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate as an endangered species any species of land plant as required by legislative act. Directs the department to designate certain species of coconut palms as endangered species. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
AWA |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB2622
Tobacco Products; Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Cigars; Online Sales; Exemption
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Exempts cigars from the prohibition of shipment of tobacco products to non-licensees. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2623
Ethics; Legislators; State Equipment; Community Initiatives
RELATING TO LEGISLATORS.
Authorizes state legislators to use state-owned or state operated equipment for bona fide community initiatives within their respective districts. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2624
Real Property; Agricultural Lands; HDOA; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM |
HB2541 |
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SB2625
Opportunity Zones; General Excise Tax; Income Tax; Unemployment Contributions; Exemption
RELATING TO OPPORTUNITY ZONES.
Permanently excludes businesses within a federally designated opportunity zone from required unemployment insurance contributions and temporarily excludes those businesses from general excise and income tax for five years. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET/LBT, WAM/CPN. |
AWA |
EET/LBT, WAM/CPN |
HB1618 |
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SB2626
Affordable Housing; Emergency Proclamation; Ineligibility of Luxury Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides that a project may not proceed under an emergency proclamation relating to housing or affordable housing if that project includes any construction, development, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse that results in a new luxury housing unit or the conversion of an existing residential unit to a luxury housing unit. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM, JDC. |
AWA |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
HB2204 |
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SB2627
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names; Randomization
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. |
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2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
HB1606 |
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SB2628
DLE; Department of the State Sheriff
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Renames the Department of Law Enforcement to the "Department of the State Sheriff". Renames the Director of Law Enforcement to "State Sheriff" and deputy directors to "undersheriffs". Establishes an assistant position to be designated by the State Sheriff. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB1811 |
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SB2629
DCR; Incarcerated Persons; Free Phone Calls
RELATING TO INCARCERATED PERSONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to make phone calls free for incarcerated persons who have been convicted or are detained and awaiting a verdict. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kidani |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2630 SD1 HD2
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Authorizes pedestrians to cross roadways in a manner contrary to the statewide traffic code under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/9/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 670). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
TRN, JHA |
HB1623 |
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SB2631
Arrest Photographs; Mugshots; Commercial Websites; Restriction
RELATING TO ARREST PHOTOGRAPHS.
Prohibits commercial website operators from publishing mugshots. Establishes exemptions. |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2632
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Report of Cancellation
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Requires insurers that issue motor vehicle insurance to notify the Insurance Commissioner when the insured or insurer cancels or fails to renew a policy or that the insurer issues a policy. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB2633
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the director of health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2029. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2634
University of Hawaii Maui College; Certified Nurse Aides; Licensed Practical Nurses; Certified Nurse Aide to Practical Nurse Bridge Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
Makes appropriations for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui College, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2635
DOE; Operations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for operational expenses, including the hiring of staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2636
Boards; Remote Testifiers; Remote Testimony; Removal
RELATING TO REMOTE MEETINGS.
Requires a board to offer remote testifiers an option to be seen and heard by the board and the public when offering remote testimony. Authorizes a board to remove or block any persons who intentionally disrupt or compromise the conduct of a meeting. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
GVO/LBT, JDC |
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SB2637 SD2
Board Meetings; Sunshine Law; Open Meetings Requirement; Exemptions; Investigations; Scheduling of Meetings
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Require the third meeting of a board to deliberate and act on a matter investigated by a group of its members to be held at least six days after the second meeting. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
IHARA |
JHA |
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SB2638 SD1
Board Packets; Public Inspection; Timeframe; Public Testimony
RELATING TO BOARD PACKETS.
Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to the board members but no later than two business days before the meeting. Carves out an exception by allowing public testimony to be distributed to board members within two business days before the meeting. Requires boards to provide notice that includes a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a meeting. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
IHARA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2639
OIP; UIPA; Sunshine Law; Public Appeal
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Updates the enforcement mechanisms for the Uniform Information Practices Act and the Sunshine Law. |
(S)
2/8/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
IHARA |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2640 SD2 HD1
HHCA; DHHL; Cash Award; Waiting List; Mortgage; Rent; Residential Lots
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to authorize the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide cash awards to beneficiaries on the waiting list in lieu of a lease. Amends the Hawaiian Home Loan Fund to be allow for the use of cash award payments. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to remove those beneficiaries from the waiting list. Specifies that beneficiaries who accept a cash reward shall lose their right to return to the waiting list, but remain entitled to other rights provided by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690). |
SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2641 SD1
Moving Violations; Traffic Abstract; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all alleged moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
TCA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2642
Department of Health; Clean and Sober Homes Registry; Mandatory Registration; Notification
RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
Requires mandatory registration for all clean and sober homes. Requires the Department of Health to ensure there is equitable distribution of clean and sober homes throughout a county. Requires an applicant to obtain written approval from the appropriate county showing compliance with all land use and zoning ordinances and rules. Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of registration: unless, in certain counties, a public informational meeting is first held before a neighborhood board in the affected community; and if there are more than a certain number of registered clean and sober homes within a certain mile radius in the affected community. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Elefante, Kidani |
HHS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2750 |
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SB2643
Child Welfare Services; Child Removal; Child Protective Act; Imminent Harm
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
HB2749 |
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SB2644
Legislative Budget Office; Fiscal Analysis; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE.
Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB2022 |
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SB2645 SD2
DHHL; Compliance; Hawaiian Home Lands; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a compliance program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with law enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with laws. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB2764 |
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SB2646
DHHL; HHCA; Federal Housing Administration; Loan Limit
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to 75% of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of 50%, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2218 |
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SB2647
DHHL; HHCA; Direct Loans; Loan Terms
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2648
HCDA; Membership; HHC
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB2649
HHFDC Board of Directors; Membership; HHC
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU/HWN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
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SB2650 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys for the continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/EET, WAM |
HB2031 |
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SB2651
School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing; DHHL
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Makes permanent the exemption from school impact fees of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB2030 |
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SB2652 SD1 HD1
State Budget; Information; Vacant Positions
RELATING TO THE BUDGET.
Expands items that may be contained in the state budget to include information related to vacant positions for reclassification or abolishment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2653 SD1
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places; provided that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs during the review for certain sites. (SD1) |
(S)
2/22/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
HB2029 |
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SB2654 SD1
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB2034 |
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SB2655
HHC; AG; Independent Legal Counsel; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2763 |
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SB2656
CWRM; HHC; Chairperson; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Increases the number of Commission on Water Resource Management members from 7 to 8, with only 5 of the 8 members required to have substantial experience in water resource management. Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB2219 |
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SB2657 SD1 HD2 CD1
Makahiki Commemoration Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MAKAHIKI COMMEMORATION DAY.
Amends the date of Makahiki Commemoration Day. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CAI, JHA |
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SB2658
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 and a maximum penalty of $60,000 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2659 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; Tourism Functional Plan
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the Hawaii State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires periodic updates to the Tourism Functional Plan, specifies elements to be included in the Tourism Functional plan, and requires an update to the Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara |
TOU, FIN |
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SB2660
Refundable Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
LEE, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
HB1662 |
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SB2661
DHS; Pilot Program; Homeless Employment Grant Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the Homeless Employment Grant Program, a three-year pilot program, that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
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SB2662
Unemployment Compensation; State Income Tax Exemption; Maximum Weekly Benefit
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.
Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE, Ihara, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
LBT, WAM |
HB1612 |
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SB2663
Unemployment Benefits; Labor Dispute; Strike; HLRB
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Authorizes employees who are not working due to a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute to receive unemployment benefits if the Hawaii Labor Relations Board determines that the employer has not made or is failing to make reasonable, timely, and good faith efforts to negotiate. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB2664
Earned Wage Access; Interest and Usury Law; Employer; Employee Definition; Truth in Lending Act; Annual Percentage Rate; Credit; Debt; Finance Charge
RELATING TO EARNED WAGE ACCESS.
Amends the law governing interest and usury by defining "debt" to include any amount that a consumer agrees to pay under certain conditions; requiring "annual percentage rates" to be calculated pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act and requiring certain charges, amounts, and fees to be deemed as "finance charges" in its calculation; clarifying the types of expected sources of funds to be included in the term "credit"; and repealing the stand-alone definition of "finance charge". |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2665
DLIR; Four-Day Workweek Task Force; Public Employees; Report
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Require the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to convene a Four-Day Workweek Task Force. Requires the taskforce to submit a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the taskforce on 6/30/25. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE, McKelvey, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2666
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-Out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2667
DOH; Cancer Treatment; Heavy Ion; Therapy Center; Study
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the cost and feasibility of establishing a heavy ion cancer therapy center in the State and using revenues derived from treating non-residents to subsidize cancer treatments of residents. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, Gabbard, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2668
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
LEE |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2669
DOH; Gender Affirming Treatment; Telehealth; Provider-Patient Relationship; In-Person Requirements; Prescriptions; Licensure; Professional Liability Insurance; Foreign Subpoenas; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER AFFIRMING CARE.
Excepts certain in-person consultation and examination requirements to establish a provider-patient relationship for the purposes of gender affirming treatment via telehealth. Excepts certain in-person consultation and examination requirements to establish a provider-patient relationship for issuing prescriptions for the purposes of gender affirming treatment. Prohibits certain boards from taking adverse action against individuals possessing or applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery or nursing for providing gender affirming treatments in the State in compliance with the laws of the State or being disciplined by another state for providing gender affirming treatments. Prohibits certain insurers from taking adverse actions against health care providers for providing gender affirming treatments. Prohibits court clerks from issuing subpoenas in connection with out-of-state subpoenas related to gender affirming treatments that are provided in compliance with the laws of the State. Requires the Department of Health to establish a public health campaign that educates the public on gender affirming treatment services statewide. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
LEE |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2670
DOE; Public Schools; Preferred Names
RELATING TO PREFERRED NAMES.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB1799 |
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SB2671
DOE; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Electric Transportation
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish zero-emission vehicle goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Requires annual report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
LEE, Kidani |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB2672
Board of Education; HSPLS; Review of Materials; Collection Development; Duplicative or Substantially Similar Requests
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Authorizes the state librarian to decline to conduct a requested review of an item within the Hawaii State Public Library System collection if the item was previously reviewed by the system in good faith, the basis for the request is duplicative or substantially similar to the basis for the prior review, the response to the prior review was issued within the last year, and the state librarian determines that it is unlikely that the library's response would differ from response issued for the prior request. |
(S)
1/30/2024- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, Gabbard, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2673 SD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Chiropractic; Charges; Workers' Compensation Supplemental Medical Fee Schedules
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires that the authorized insurance benefits for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance be tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical schedule. Takes effect 7/1/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KIDANI |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2674
DBEDT; HTDC; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50% matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt administrative rules to implement the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KIDANI |
EET, WAM |
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SB2675 SD1
HSEO; DOA; DLNR; Renewable Energy Development and Food Security; Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND FOOD SECURITY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to facilitate the private sector's development of renewable energy projects that also support agricultural food production. Makes various amendments to the requirements of solar energy facilities on lands with certain soil classifications. Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office a three-year Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program to be conducted by the Hawaii State Energy Office in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources and requires a report to the Governor and Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations and establishes an Interagency Liaison position within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2676
Digital Currency; Protection of Choice; Individuals; Organizations; Businesses; Companies
RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY.
Prohibits the State from requiring any person to adopt or use digital currency. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB2677 SD2 HD1
Demand Water Heater Device; Residential; Variance; Approving Entity
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires that a demand water heater device be approved by any nationally recognized testing laboratory, rather than just Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for the acceptance of a variance application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2678
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds and pursuing all other funding sources. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB2539 |
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SB2679
DOE; Firearms; Firearm Safety; Firearm Access Prevention; Secure Storage
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the Department of Education to create and distribute to the parents and guardians of students a firearms access prevention and secure storage model notice. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB2323 |
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SB2680
Motor Vehicle Rental Fees; Spouse; Additional Driver
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL FEES.
Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, AQUINO |
TCA, CPN |
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SB2681
Emergency Management; State of Emergency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify State and local authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital specifics during a state of emergency. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Adds definition of the term "severe warning" as used in 127A-30, HRS. Allows the Legislature and city councils to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2682 SD1 HD1
DOH; Minors; Lead Poisoning; Lead Screening Tests; Mandatory Testing; Recommendations; Exemption
RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead screening tests of minors for lead poisoning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2156 |
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SB2683 SD1 HD1
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Misconduct; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were made with malice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1824 |
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SB2684
Animal Cruelty; Penalties; Felony; Illegal Animal Fighting; Birds
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Creates penalties relating to the fighting of birds. |
(S)
2/21/2024- Re-Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, LEE, Elefante, Ihara, Inouye, Wakai |
JDC |
HB1980 |
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SB2685 SD1 HD1
Domestic Violence; Judicial Procedures; Abusive Litigation
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Requires the courts to create new forms by 1/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to provide training to judges by 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Garcia, Souza voting no (3) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
RHOADS, GABBARD, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB2657 |
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SB2686 SD1
Public Servants; Public Officials; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
JHA/CPC |
HB2320 |
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SB2687 SD1 HD2 CD1
Elections; Materially Deceptive Media; Artificial Intelligence; Deepfake Technology; Prohibition; Penalty; Remedies
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits a person from recklessly distributing, or entering into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media, subject to certain exceptions. Establishes criminal penalties for distributing materially deceptive media. Establishes remedies for parties injured by the distribution of materially deceptive media. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JHA, CPC |
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SB2688
Access Hawaii Advisory Committee; Access Hawaii Committee; Disability Access to Public Information
RELATING TO INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY.
Establishes the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee to advise the Access Hawaii Committee on how to improve accessibility to government information for people with diminished access to government information arising from disabilities. Requires the Access Hawaii Committee to review the recommendations of the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee, implement appropriate action to improve access to the government, and include in its annual report the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee's recommendations and the Access Hawaii Committee's actions relative to the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee's recommendations. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
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SB2689
Marijuana Possession; Expungement; Reports
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Creates a state-initiated process to expunge records of arrests and convictions pursuant to section 712-1249, Hawaii Revised Statutes, at no cost to the record holder. Requires the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to submit biannual reports to the legislature until all eligible records are expunged. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
HB1595 |
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SB2690 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence; Public Consumption; Purchase; Prohibition
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
HB1594 |
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SB2691
Flavored Tobacco Products; Mislabeled E-liquid Products; Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products that contain nicotine. Repeals language making the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a statewide concern and preempting county ordinances and regulations. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, WAKAI, Kidani |
CPN/HHS, JDC |
HB1778 |
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SB2692 SD1
Owners of Dangerous Dogs; Requirements and Penalties
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS.
Establishes requirements and penalties for owners of dangerous dogs. Allows for impounding of dangerous dogs under certain conditions. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS, Kidani |
JHA, FIN |
HB2058 |
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SB2693 SD2 HD1 CD1
Emergency Management; States of Emergency; Charitable Fraud; Prohibited
RELATING TO STATES OF EMERGENCY.
Establishes the offense of charitable fraud during a state of emergency. Provides that a person commits charitable fraud during a state of emergency if that person, during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, performs certain deceptive acts or practices in connection with the solicitation of a contribution to assist persons affected by a disaster or emergency. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LEE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
JHA |
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SB2694
Consumer Protection; Food Establishments; Fees and Surcharges; Disclosure Requirements; Advertising; Food and Beverages; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires each food establishment to clearly and conspicuously display, in each advertisement and when a price is first shown to a customer, the total price of the food or beverage provided, including any mandatory fees a customer would incur during the transaction, which shall not change during the purchase process. Prohibits a food establishment from imposing on a customer or advertising any mandatory fees that are excessive or deceptive for any food or beverage offered by the food establishment. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
CPN |
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SB2695 SD1 HD1
Privacy; Personal Information; Security Breach; Notice; Identifier; Specified Data Element
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under existing state law that governs the security breach of personal information. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law among the businesses deemed compliant with security breach notice requirements under existing state law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
LEE, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2696
Consumer Health Data; Privacy
RELATING TO CONSUMER HEALTH DATA.
Establishes standards for the collection, sale, and destruction of consumer health data by regulated entities and small businesses. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN/HHS, JDC |
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SB2697 SD1 HD1
DCCA; Architects; Licensure; Revocation; Bribery
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to revoke the licenses of architects who have been, or caused a government employee to be, convicted of a criminal offense involving the acceptance of a bribe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
LEE, ELEFANTE, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2698
Dogs; Restaurants
RELATING TO DOGS.
Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB2699
Department of Health; Tips; Allocation; Disclosure; Food Establishments; Restaurants
RELATING TO TIP APPORTIONMENT.
Requires food establishments to publicly disclose how tips are allocated among employees. Effective 1/1/25. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, MCKELVEY |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB2700
Right to Repair; Products; Appliances; Repairs; Manufacturers; Authorized Repair Providers
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Requires manufacturers of certain products and appliances to make available to any applicable product or appliance owners, service and repair facilities, and service dealers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the product or appliance. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2701
Department of Taxation; Income Tax Pass-Through Entity Taxation Election; S Corporations; Partnerships; Tax Credit; Carry Forward
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reduces the tax rate for pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level. Allows certain members of pass-through entities entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAM. |
LEE |
WAM |
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SB2702
Election Fraud; Intimidation; Firearms; Weapons; Photography; Voters
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes carrying any firearm or weapon and photographing the face of any voter without permission from both the voter and an appropriate election official when those actions occur at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. |
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2/27/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2703
Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Requirements; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a person selling ammunition to require the buyer to provide proof of a valid firearm registration together with a government-issued identification. Prohibits sellers of ammunition from selling ammunition to a buyer of a caliber not compatible with a buyer's registered firearm. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB2704
AG; Penal Code; Forfeiture; Civil Assets
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2705
Attorney General; Penal Code; Forfeiture; Civil Assets
RELATING TO CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
LEE |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2706 SD1 HD1
Clean Slate Expungement Task Force; Criminal Records; Conviction; State-Initiated Expungement; Reports
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Establishes the Clean Slate Expungement Task Force to develop a state-initiated record clearing program. Requires the Task Force to submit reports to the Legislature. (HD1) |
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4/22/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE |
JHA |
HB1663 |
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SB2707
DCR; Pilot Program; Incarcerated Individuals; Minimum Wage; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED PERSONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a three-year pilot program to employ and pay incarcerated individuals with fewer than five years left on their sentence the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
LEE |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2708
Department of Education; Neighborhood Boards; Regional Community Advisory Boards; Student Representation; Membership; Selection; Quorum; Voting; Permitted Activities; Terms
RELATING TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires all public high schools statewide to select not more than two students to represent the interests of students at the public high school and young people in the community on the neighborhood board or regional community advisory board where the public high school is located, if any. Authorizes students to serve as voting members. Provides that students may contribute to existing quorum. Establishes terms for selected students. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/EDU, JDC. |
LEE |
PSM/EDU, JDC |
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SB2709
DHRD; Government Innovation Shadow Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT INNOVATION SHADOWS.
Establishes a Government Innovation Shadow Program that allows the State's governmental units to temporarily assign employees to shadow employees of other governmental agencies and private organizations and businesses to observe and report innovations, process improvements, and best practices that can be adopted by the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
LEE, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2710 SD2 HD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
CAI, FIN |
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SB2711 SD1
Dislocated Workers Law; Divestiture; Worker Retention; Penalty; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO WORKER RETENTION.
In an event of a divestiture of a covered establishment, requires the successor employer to employ incumbent employees under certain circumstances. Establishes a penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2712
Warehouse Worker Protection Act; Warehouse Quotas; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.
Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB2713
Employment Practices; Paid Meal Periods; Waiver
RELATING TO PAID MEAL PERIODS.
Requires certain employers to provide paid meal periods to certain employees under certain circumstances. Establishes conditions for waivers of the paid meal periods. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB2714
Collective Bargaining; Initiation; Time Frame
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Amends the period for an employer and an individual or labor organization that has been newly organized or certified as a representative to meet and commence to bargain collectively. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB2715 SD1 HD2 CD1
Unfair Labor Practices; Meetings; Political Matters; Prohibition
RELATING TO UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES.
Makes it unlawful for an employer to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize or threaten any adverse employment action against an employee because the employee declines to attend or participate in an employer-sponsored meeting that communicates the opinion of the employer about political matters, or declines to receive or listen to a communication from the employer that communicates the opinion of the employer about political matters. Defines "employee" and "political matters". (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
LGO, JHA |
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SB2716
Collective Bargaining; Retirement Benefits.
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows retirement benefits to be negotiated during collective bargaining negotiations. |
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2/9/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2717
DAGS; Employment; Civil Service; Collective Bargaining; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Allows the Department of Accounting and General Services to employ persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB2718 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Hearsay Evidence; Administrative Procedures
RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Kidani |
LGO, JHA |
HB2508 |
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SB2719 SD1
DHRD; Employee Classification; Positions; Establishment; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to establish full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) positions within the Employee Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Resources Development to perform employee classification duties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2720
Landlords; Tenants; Rentals; Neighbors; Harassment; Liability
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS.
Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants. |
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2/2/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
HB1515 |
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SB2721 SD2 HD2 CD1
Boating and Ocean Recreation; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Clarifies the penalties for violations of ocean recreation laws. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani |
WAL, JHA |
HB2249 |
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SB2722 SD1
UH; Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Matching Funds; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos; provided that the University of Hawaii shall obtain, at a minimum, matching federal funds to conduct the study. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
HB2511 |
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SB2723
Counties; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. |
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2/8/2024- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2310 |
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SB2724
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Inouye, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2725 HD1 CD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships; Qualified Members
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, adds a definition for "qualified member" and repeals the definitions for "direct member" and "indirect member" as used in the State's pass through entity taxation election law. Amends the pass through entity level tax rate to be the sum of all qualified member's distributive shares and guaranteed payments of Hawaii taxable income, as calculated under chapter 235, HRS, multiplied by 9%. For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level, allows certain qualified members entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted. (CD1) |
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5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
FIN |
HB2307 |
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SB2726 SD2 HD1 CD1
Condominium Property Regime Task Force; LRB; Study; Report; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Real Estate Commission; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach the following subjects as they relate to condominiums: an ombudsman, licenses for management, alternative dispute resolution, governmental regulation, owner education, and owner access to documents. Extends the deadline for the final report and the cease date for the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Makes appropriations. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Ihara, Keohokalole |
CPC, FIN |
HB1814 |
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SB2727 SD2 HD2
Condominiums; Commercial Property; C-PACER; Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 791). |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2728 SD2
Appraisal Management Companies; Registration; Real Property; Appropriations; Compliance Resolution Fund ($)
RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform with the minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies Final Rule and federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Reestablishes registration requirements, standards, and penalties for violations. Makes appropriations from the Compliance Resolution Fund. Effective / /2050, 7/1/2050, and 9/30/2050. (SD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
FUKUNAGA, IHARA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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SB2729
Emergency Management; Emergency; Definition; Acute Occurrences
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends the definition of "emergency" for emergency management purposes to mean an acute occurrence, or imminent threat thereof, which results or may likely result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property or substantial damage to or loss of the environment, and the occurrence cannot be handled by laws adopted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor due to the time constraints. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2730 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers; Records; Supplemental Compensation Exhibits; Compensation; Directors; Trustees; Officers; Employees; Disclosure
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disclose records, including but not limited to Supplemental Compensation Exhibits, submitted to the Insurance Commissioner that describe the name, title, or compensation of the directors, trustees, officers, or employees of insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, or dental insurers. Provides that the disclosure of the records shall not constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under section 92F-13, HRS. (SD1) |
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3/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2731 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Veterans; Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
CAI/CMV, FIN |
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SB2732
Counties; Delinquent Motor Vehicle Taxes and Penalties; Three-Year Limit; Vintage Vehicles; Registration; Renewal; Ownership Transfer
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits the payment of any delinquent tax and penalty required by the Director of Finance of a county as a condition precedent to the registration, renewal, or transfer of ownership of a vehicle more than 25 years old to the aggregate amount of delinquent taxes and penalties accumulated over the preceding three-year period. Requires the respective counties to amend any applicable ordinances. |
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1/26/2024- Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
TCA/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2733
Counties; Motor Vehicles; Mopeds; Trailers; Transfer of Ownership
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires transferors and transferees of used motor vehicles, mopeds, and trailers, including motor vehicles whose owners do not intend to drive the vehicle on public highways, to appear together before the county director of finance with government issued identification to finalize a transfer of ownership. Directs police officers to remove from public streets any motor vehicle, moped, or trailer not properly transferred. Requires transferees to present a valid certificate of ownership in order to claim a vehicle removed from a public street. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
TCA/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2734
Vehicle Registration; Title of Vehicle Transfer
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Amends the procedure of transferring the title or ownership interest in a vehicle. Requires the person whose title or interest is to be transferred, or their representative with the appropriate documentation, and the transferee to appear in person before the clerk of the respective county department of motor vehicles to execute the transfer of title. Exempts licensed dealers from appearing in person with the transferee to execute the transfer. |
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1/29/2024- Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, CPN. |
LEE |
TCA/GVO, CPN |
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SB2735 SD1 HD2
Driver's License; License Examination; Excessive Speeding; DUI; Penalties
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.
Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2024- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 814). |
LEE, San Buenaventura |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2736
Motor Vehicles; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Driver's Licenses; Revocation; Reactivation; Reexamination
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Clarifying that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the examiner of drivers may relicense the person. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2737
Drivers; Pedestrian Duties; Public Property
RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN DUTIES.
Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within 100 feet of an intersection. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2738 SD1
DOT; Traffic Control; Intersections; Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a three-year pilot program within the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the counties, to examine signalized intersections. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2739
Electric Rickshaw; Motorcycle; Transportation; Registration; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes registration and driver's licensing requirements for the operation of electric rickshaws. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE, MORIWAKI |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2740
Mopeds; Electric Mopeds; Rentals; Rental Vehicles
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Beginning 1/1/26, requires that every moped rented in the State be an electric moped. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG |
TCA, CPN |
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SB2741
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Prohibits retailers from selling or offering for sale certain combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
LEE |
TCA, CPN |
HB1890 |
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SB2742 SD1
Department of Transportation; Greener Highway Corridors; Interstate Freeways; Pilot Project; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes three greener highway corridors pilot projects to improve the Interstate H-1, H-2, and H-201 freeway corridors with greenery. Establishes a working group. Requires reports. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2743 SD1
County Surcharge on State Tax; Fuel Tax; Counties; Repair and Maintenance; Private Roadways
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2744
Motor Vehicles; Parking; Parking Stalls; Crosswalks; Prohibition
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Prohibits any person from parking a vehicle or constructing or installing any parking stall abutting the curb or edge of vehicle travel way near a marked crosswalk on a public right of way along a road or highway. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2745
DLNR; DOBOR; Vehicular Parking; Citation; Towing
RELATING TO TOWING.
Provides that the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation shall not tow vehicles operated by persons found to have committed certain traffic infractions unless a citation was issued no less than 24 hours before the towing. Provides that a vehicle parked without authorization on land owned or operated by the State shall not be towed without first being issued a citation no less than 3 hours before the towing. Provides that the citation shall not be more than $100. |
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1/29/2024- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2746 SD2 HD1
DOT; Harbor Safety; Mooring; Commercial Docks; Labor; Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to require that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
LEE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
TRN, CPC |
HB1936 |
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SB2747 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; Tour Aircraft Operations; Aircraft Liability Insurance; Rules
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $20,000,000 per person per incident. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722). |
LEE, KEOHOKALOLE |
TRN, CPC |
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SB2748
HI-EMA; Emergency Management; Hazard Tracking System; Report
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide internet and mobile phone-based hazard tracking system that includes notifications, warnings, maps, weather, and related resources about various hazards in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2749
Emergency Scheduling; Xylazine; Controlled Substance; Schedule III; Test Strip
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Excludes xylazine testing strips from the definition of "drug paraphernalia". Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement administration to make an emergency scheduling by placing xylazine into schedule III on an emergency basis. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
HB2086 |
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SB2750
Deaf and Blind Task Force; DOE; Braille Literacy Instruction; Braille Literacy Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
Establishes state policy to promote braille literacy for blind students. Requires the individualized education programs of blind students to include the instruction of Braille and provision of Braille instructional materials under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Education to establish a Braille Literacy Resource Center. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
HHS/EDU, WAM |
HB1977 |
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SB2751
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Sunshine Law; Disability and Communication Access Board; Office of Information Practices; Disability Access to Public Information and Media Presentations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Establishes accessibility standards for the distribution of public documents and media presentations by boards as defined in section 92-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB1975 |
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SB2752
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Office of Elections; Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee; Voter Education; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Elections Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee to provide voter education and outreach services for individuals with accessibility needs. |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
HB1976 |
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SB2753 HD2 CD1
State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Refrigerants; Safe Alternatives
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety standards. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
INOUYE |
WAL/EEP, CPC |
HB2654 |
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SB2754
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Akamai Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Positions; Fringe Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Sciences Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Akamai Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Akamai Internship Program. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HRE, WAM |
HB1931 |
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SB2755
DLNR; Special Land and Development Fund; Authorized Uses; Invasive Species; Safety Improvements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPECIAL LAND AND DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species and install and maintain safety improvements on improved lands that provide lease revenue to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and that have significant cultural or historic value. Appropriates moneys out of the special land and development fund. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB1955 |
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SB2756
Overnight Camps; Agricultural Districts
RELATING TO CAMPS.
Repeals the prohibition on overnight camps in agricultural districts. |
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2/7/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
INOUYE |
WTL, JDC |
HB1923 |
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SB2757 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Sex Trafficking; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Aligns state sex trafficking laws with federal law by making the commercial sexual exploitation of a minor a form of sex trafficking. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
SHIMABUKURO |
JHA |
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SB2758 SD1 HD1
Prostitution; Sexual Exploitation; Sex Trafficking; Civil Claims
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes civil claims to be made against a business, owner of a business, or operator of a business that profits from sexual exploitation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2759 SD1
Office of the Governor; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Impact Aid; Public Lands; Leases
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/12/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2760
Legislative Staff; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining; Repeal
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Ihara |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB2632 |
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SB2761
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Governance; Sunshine Law; Sovereign Immunity
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during the transition period described in section 195H-6, HRS, regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority is subject to state sovereign immunity. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KIM, Hashimoto, Kidani |
WTL, JDC |
HB2692 |
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SB2762 SD2
Rental Units; Dwelling Units; Rent Control; Rental Rates; County Resolution
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in a rent-controlled county at a rate that exceeds the rate established by resolution adopted by the appropriate county council, subject to certain exceptions. Applies to any county having a population greater than 120,000 but less than 180,000. Repeals 7/1/2029. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2763
Tourism; Tourism Liaison Officer; Office of the Governor; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI |
EET, WAM |
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SB2764 SD1
SFCA; DBEDT; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Governor to select the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
HB2565 |
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SB2765
DAGS; HTA; DBEDT; State Convention Center; Transfer of Oversight; Special Fund
RELATING TO THE STATE CONVENTION CENTER.
Transfers oversight of the Hawaii Convention Center and the Hawaii Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Department of Accounting and General Services. |
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2/6/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, KIDANI |
EET/GVO, WAM |
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SB2766
Panaewa Community Development District; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Establishment
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Panaewa community development district to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Panaewa, Hawaii. Amends membership of the Hawaii community development authority to include representatives of the Panaewa community development district. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
WTL, WAM |
HB1781 |
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SB2767 SD1
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB2000 |
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SB2768 SD1 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Rules
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Requires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2024- 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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, SHIMABUKURO |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2297 |
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SB2769 SD1
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Counties; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the state and counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, Elefante |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB2770 HD1
Renewable Energy Projects; Real Property Taxes; Payment In Lieu; County Ordinance
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, McKelvey |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2517 |
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SB2771
HiEMA; Fires; Distinct Sounds; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the county emergency management agencies, to conduct a study researching the effectiveness of using distinct sounds or tones emitted by outdoor warning sirens to warn the public of different types of emergencies and indicate whether evacuation is necessary. Requires a report to the Legislature before the 2025 Regular Session. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2772 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Counties; Uniform Building Permit Working Group; Building Permits; Feasibility Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
Establishes a Uniform Building Permit Working Group to study the feasibility of creating a single statewide building permit application package and uniform review and approval process for building permits that can be used by all counties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes Effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2773
Environmental Protection; Seabed Mining; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO SEABED MINING.
Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
DECOITE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2774
DOH; Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program; Maui County; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CESSPOOL CONVERSION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes within the Department of Health, a three-year Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program to provide financial assistance to owners of cesspools located in the county of Maui to upgrade or convert their cesspools to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health or connect them to a sewerage system. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2775
DOH; Rural Health; Task Force; Registered Nurses; Nurse Retention; Recruitment
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of east Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2776
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts and provide basic housing allowance. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2777 SD1
DOT; Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program; Molokai; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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SB2778
BOA; Members; Molokai; Lanai
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2779 SD1
DHHL; Homestead Lease Waitlist
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to consider all avenues and models that may satisfy the housing needs of native Hawaiian beneficiaries and facilitate the reduction of the waitlist, including compliance with the plan implemented in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. (SD1) |
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2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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SB2780 SD1
Native Hawaiian Caucus; DHHL; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Beneficiary List; Database; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an interactive digitized beneficiary assessment and report on the feasibility of creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM |
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SB2781 SD1
Filipino Caucus; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Limited English Language Access Coordinator; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to establish the position of a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
HB2107 |
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SB2782 SD2 HD2 CD1
Filipino Caucus; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; English Interpretations; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HET/LGO, FIN |
HB2108 |
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SB2783
DHS; Medicaid Coverage; Pregnant Persons; Children; Immigration Status; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children, regardless of immigration status. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Wakai |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB2784
Tip Credit; Tipped Employees; Repeal
RELATING TO TIPPED EMPLOYEES.
Repeals the authority of employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Elefante, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2785
DHS; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Report to the Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2110 |
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SB2786
Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Inouye |
HHS, WAM |
HB2109, HB2017 |
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SB2787 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLIR; Office of Community Services; Immigration and Services Access Unit; Immigration; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Establishes within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Office of Community Services the Immigration Services and Access Unit. Makes appropriations for the unit, including funding for new positions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2788
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2111, HB2018 |
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SB2789
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Creative Industries Division; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Act; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Permits film production on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee to monitor and enforce compliance with regulations on film permit activities on agricultural zoned lands. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
WTL/EET, JDC |
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SB2790
DOA; Agricultural Markets Study; Agricultural Statistics Services; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire two FTE positions to collect, manipulate, and graph data and to build an agricultural data dashboard for public consumption and a one year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2791
DOA; DOH; Hawaii Hemp Industry Task Force; Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production; Rural Economic Development
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to jointly convene a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development in the State. Repeals 7/1/2025. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/HHS/EET, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN/HHS/EET, WAM |
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SB2792
UH; Meat Processing; Educational Pathway; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Establishes a working group to develop a plan that creates an educational pathway in the University of Hawaii community college system that equips interested students with the necessary entry level knowledge, skill set, expertise, and advancement potential in the field of meat processing. Requires a report to the Legislature twenty days before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB2793
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; State Fire Marshal; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Establishes the position and duties of the State Fire Marshal. Declares that the appropriation will cause the general fund expenditure ceiling to be exceeded. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2794 SD1
DOA; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a meat inspection program and for costs for meat inspection services, including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO |
AEN, WAM |
HB2142 |
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SB2795
Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2127 |
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SB2796
DOH; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Clean Water State Revolving Fund; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of water pollution control revolving fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB2797 SD1
Water Conservation; Water Catchment System; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT.
Creates a refundable water catchment income tax credit for a homeowner who installs, places in service, or maintains a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the taxpayer. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2024. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB1613 |
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SB2798
DLNR; Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Hike Safe Card; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Mandatory Reimbursement; Counties; Administrative Rules; Trespassing; Misdemeanor; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, under certain conditions. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Shimabukuro |
WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2799
DOA; Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Incentives; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Incentive Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2800
DOE; Financial Literacy; Curriculum
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to require the teaching of financial literacy to be included in the existing personal transition plan requirement for each student. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2801 SD1
DBEDT; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Food; Market; Animals; Meats; Hogs; Sheep; Goats; Economy; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2802
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; DA BUX Double Up Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY FOOD INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to increase the benefits of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to a wider portion of the State's population and the provision of matching federal funds to the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2803 SD1
DOA; Kohala Ditch System; Feasibility Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KOHALA DITCH.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the Kohala Ditch System. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2804
LUC; Agricultural District; Land Reclassification; Senior Housing; Elderly Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes large land owners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands. |
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2/8/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB2805 SD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Agriculture; Succession Planning; Education Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
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2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, SHIMABUKURO, Kim |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2806 SD1
All-Terrain Vehicles; Highways; Drivers; Equipment
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than 45 miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights and tail lights. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to 6 people in seat belts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2807
Taxation; Physicians Shortage; Rural Areas; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an annual tax credit for qualified physicians who actively practice medicine in rural areas of the state. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2808 SD1
Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program; Fire Marshal; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.
Establishes a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
HB1564 |
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SB2809
State Fire Council; State Fire Marshal; Appointment; Qualifications
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
Requires the State Fire Council to appoint the State Fire Marshal. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2810 SD1
Pololu Valley; DLNR; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
Appropriates funds for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and positions to manage the trailhead and site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2811
Agricultural Tourism; Land Use Commission; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Makes state agricultural tourism requirements applicable to all counties, instead of only counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires Land Use Commission to adopt rules that establish requirements applicable to all farms implementing agricultural tourism. |
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2/14/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB2146 |
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SB2812
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; HDOA; Plan; State Farm Bill; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to develop an interagency food systems plan and a state farm bill. Appropriates funds for the working group and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2813 SD1
DOA; Meat Processing Industry Standards; Slaughterhouse Operation Survey; Meat Processing Tax Credit; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish industry standards for processing meat and conduct a survey on slaughterhouse operations. Establishes a tax credit for processing meat. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kim, Moriwaki |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB2814 SD1 HD1
HDOA; ADC; Counties; Agricultural Water Infrastructure; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2815 SD1
Working Group; DOT; Harbors Division; HDOA; Study; Harbors; Report; Ports; Piers; Infrastructure; Agriculture; Transportation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Declares general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB2816 SD1
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Administrative Rules; Public Information; Electronic Notice; Accessibility; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Part I: Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rule. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to adopt rules for the administration of apostilles and non-apostilles certifications. Part II: Requires all state agencies to: (1) before adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, provide electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking to certain persons; (2) when adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, display changes to the rules in Ramseyer format; and (3) make the full text of their rules available on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor's internet website in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
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2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2817 SD2 HD1
UH; CTAHR; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii to establish five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) faculty positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB2818 SD1
DBEDT; Minimum Wage; Small Businesses; Study; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the effect on businesses of increasing the minimum wage. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB2819 SD1 HD2 CD1
Two-Lane Highways; Traffic Safety; Slow-Moving Vehicles
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles traveling ten miles per hour or more below the posted speed limit on a two-lane highway, behind which five vehicles are formed in a line, to pull over where possible to let the trailing vehicles pass or overtake. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2820
Department of Accounting and General Services; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Permits DAGS to employ persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB2069 |
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SB2821
DAGS; Employment; Civil Service
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to directly hire persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. Exempts DAGS employees from civil service. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB2319 |
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SB2822
PUC; DAGS; Wheeling; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
By 8/1/24, requires the Public Utilities Commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules the Department of Accounting and General Services may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities over existing transmission lines, subject to certain restrictions. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB2823 SD1
Blue Ribbon Committee; HAR; AG; Government Efficiency; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Establishes a blue ribbon committee within the Department of the Attorney General to analyze the Hawaii Administrative Rules and identify any rules that are not supported by statutory authority. Requires each state agency to cooperate with the blue ribbon committee. Requires the blue ribbon committee to submit a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2824 SD1
ADC; DLNR; County of Maui; CIP; R-1 Water Delivery System; Water Reservoirs; West Maui; South Maui; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the upgrade of South and West Maui's R-1 water delivery systems, and the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest watershed areas of South and West Maui. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, County of Maui, and private land owners, as necessary. Appropriates moneys. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Kidani, Wakai |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2825
DAGS; Study; Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the overall energy consumption by department facilities and associated fiscal costs to make the facilities more energy efficient. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Kidani, Wakai |
GVO/EET, WAM |
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SB2826
State Buildings; Hawaii State Energy Office; ENERGY STAR; Building Benchmarking Program; Benchmarking Data; Reporting; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO/EET, WAM |
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SB2827
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs as determined by the Office of Administrative Hearings of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, CPN |
HB2070 |
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SB2828
DAGS; Position Conversion
RELATING TO THE CONVERSION OF POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to convert vacant Engineer (Buildings) V positions to Project Manager II positions and requires that the salaries of the converted positions be comparable to Project Manager II class, SR-26. |
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3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2829 SD1
DAGS; Public Employment; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO EXEMPT POSITIONS.
Allows the Department of Accounting and General Services to employ persons exempt from chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as part of the State's information technology modernization efforts. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
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SB2830 SD1
Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Policymaking Groups; Definitions
RELATING TO MEETINGS.
Amends the definitions of "board", "board business", and "meeting" within state open meetings law to expand the scope of the law to include state and county policymaking groups, including groups created by emergency proclamations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
HB2168 |
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SB2831 SD1 HD1
DOTAX; Counties; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation, under certain circumstances, to assist a county in levying, assessing, collecting, and otherwise administering the county transient accommodations tax, including delinquencies and penalties, for a 6-year period beginning 1/1/2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704). |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
FIN |
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SB2832 SD1 HD1
DOT; Counties; Traffic Code; Rules of the Road; Stopping, Standing, and Parking; Traffic Infractions
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on highways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
HASHIMOTO |
JHA, FIN |
HB2295 |
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SB2833 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Project Manager; Position; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) project manager III position to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB2292 |
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SB2834 SD1 HD2 CD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Death of Tenant; Disposal of Personal Property
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to provide for a process to dispose of the tenant's personal property and surrender the dwelling unit to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA |
HB1983 |
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SB2835 SD1
Historic Property; Historic Preservation; Statehood Day; Register of Historic Places
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to include buildings and structures that are registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic places or object, district, area, or site that predate 8/21/1959. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2836 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; HHFDC; Disaster Recovery; Maui Wildfires; Permanent Housing; Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling; ($)
RELATING TO MAUI'S PERMANENT HOUSING RECOVERY.
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Makes an appropriation. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN |
HB2549 |
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SB2837 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOD; Oahu Regional Health Care System; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui-Affiliated State Agency
RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to a state agency having a Maui affiliation, in a manner and to an extent that may be negotiated between the Oahu Regional Health Care System or state agency having a Maui affiliation and the Department of Defense. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2294 |
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SB2838
Land Use Commission; County Planning Commissions; Petition; Land Redistricting; Agricultural District; Rural District
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2026, authorizes each county planning commission to petition for the redistricting of land from the agricultural to the rural district through the land use commission's declaratory ruling process. Sunsets 12/31/2026. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Re-Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
HB1542 |
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SB2839
Department of Education; Holocaust; Genocide; Curricula; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop and implement a Holocaust and genocide curricula. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
EDU, WAM |
HB2092 |
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SB2840
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Counties; Development
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing programs under chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Sunsets 7/1/2029. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
HOU/PSM, WAM |
HB2214 |
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SB2841 HD1 CD1
Water Safety Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY DAY.
Designates May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day. (CD1) |
(S)
5/15/2024- Act 024, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB2842 SD2 HD1
Wildfire Mitigation Working Group; DLNR; Wildfire Safety and Prevention; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION.
Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group to develop a state wildfire mitigation plan and advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. Requires report to Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
WAL, FIN |
HB1926 |
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SB2843 SD1
Emergency Management Powers; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
HB1902 |
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SB2844
Uniform Information Practices Act; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
HB1543 |
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SB2845 SD2 HD1 CD1
Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Ownership; Possession; Control; Persons Under Twenty-One; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from selling ammunition to a person under the age of twenty-one. Prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition, with exceptions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA |
HB1810 |
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SB2846
Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Pension and Retirement Systems; Law Enforcement Employees
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Amends chapter 88, HRS, to include new definitions for certain law enforcement administrators and employees established in Act 278, SLH 2022, as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB2595 |
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SB2847
Department of Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining; Investigators; Bargaining Unit (13); Bargaining Unit (14)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Transfers the investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Enforcement Division, Office of Homeland Security Division, Office of the Inspector General Division, and Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement who are subject to the statutory law enforcement standards for the state law enforcement officers from collective bargaining unit (13) into collective bargaining unit (14). |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB2597 |
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SB2848
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
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SB2849
Tip Credit; Minimum Wage; Employment
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
Beginning January 1, 2025, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
WAKAI, KIDANI |
LBT, WAM |
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SB2850 SD1
DCCA; Cemeteries; Limited Ownership; Perpetual Care; Security; Reports
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
HB2192 |
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SB2851
DHS; Death Benefits; Mortuaries; Cemeteries
RELATING TO DEATH BENEFITS.
Increases from $800 to $1,600 the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services to cover the cremation and disposition costs for a deceased person who was eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of the person's death and whose body is unclaimed. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB1533 |
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SB2852
Executive Office on Aging; Senior Access Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a two-year senior access pilot program in the Executive Office on Aging to improve access to essential services and reduce wait times for seniors seeking public services through state and county government offices. Requires the Auditor to evaluate effectiveness, impact, and feasibility of the pilot program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB2087 |
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SB2853
DOH; Mobile Vaccination Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE VACCINATIONS.
Appropriates funds to the department of health for mobile vaccination services for homebound individuals. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
HB1921 |
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SB2854 SD1
Intergovernmental Agreements on Vacated Encampments Clean Up; Task Force; Vacated Encampments; Clean Up; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a Vacated Encampment Clean Up Task Force to identify potential entities to enter into intergovernmental agreements to coordinate the clean up of vacated encampments located on lands managed by United States Army Garrison Hawaii. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB2084 |
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SB2855
U-drive Motor Vehicles; Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Clarifies U-drive motor vehicle insurance policy requirements. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, San Buenaventura |
TCA, CPN |
HB1991 |
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SB2856
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge; State Highway Fund; Lahaina Bypass North
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge from $2 to $7. Includes the operation and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
HB2301 |
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SB2857 SD1
Tax Credit; Aircraft Service and Maintenance; General Excise Taxes Paid; Qualified Gross Income
RELATING TO AN AIRCRAFT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a five-year income tax credit for general excises taxes paid on qualified aircraft service and maintenance gross income of the qualified taxpayer. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2858
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Call Sheets; Payroll; Independent Contractors; Local Hires; Qualified Production Costs
RELATING TO MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Requires qualified productions claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit to submit call sheets and payroll information. Specifies that individuals listed on a qualified production's call sheet who are hired or classified as independent contractors shall not be considered a local hire. Exempts from the definition of "qualified production costs" wages or salaries paid to individuals listed on a qualified production's call sheet who are paid as independent contractors. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET/LBT, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
EET/LBT, WAM |
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SB2859 SD1
Land Court; Master Certificate of Title; Common Interest Communities
RELATING TO LAND COURT.
Authorizes the use of a master certificate of title for new common interest communities to simplify and streamline the operation of the land court. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2860
Corrections; Safety; AI; Study; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using artificial intelligence technology to assist the Department with improving safety at correctional institutions. Authorizes the Department to contract with consultants to conduct the study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2861 SD1 HD1 CD1
Exclusive Listing Agreements; Residential Real Property; Prohibitions; Bureau of Conveyances; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Remedies
RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENTS.
Makes certain long-term exclusive listing agreements for the sale of residential real property void and unenforceable under the state law that governs unfair and deceptive practices. Prohibits the recording or filing of exclusive listing agreements of any duration with the Bureau of Conveyances. Establishes certain remedies. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY |
JHA/CPC, FIN |
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SB2862
Rental Units; Dwelling Units; Rental Rates; Rent Control
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in the district described in section 4 1(2)(D), HRS, at a rate that exceeds the rate for which that dwelling unit was rented or leased or offered for rent or lease on 8/7/2023. Sunsets on 7/1/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Kidani |
CPN, JDC |
HB2165 |
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SB2863 SD1
State Moneys; Deposit; Financial Institutions; Chartered or Authorized
RELATING TO PUBLIC MONEYS.
Requires that a portion of state moneys be deposited in a financial institution chartered or authorized to do business in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040; provided that a financial institution chartered or authorized to do business in the State is established. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Kidani |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2864
DHS; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Homeless; Safe Parking Program; Report
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a safe parking program allowing unsheltered persons who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight on state lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HHS/WTL, WAM |
HB2186 |
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SB2865
Laura Blears Day; Women in Surfing
RELATING TO LAURA BLEARS DAY.
Designates November 19 of each year as Laura Blears Day in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
TCA |
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SB2866 SD1 HD1
CIP; Online Project Management Platform
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
By July 1, 2025, requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
MCKELVEY |
LGO, FIN |
HB2167 |
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SB2867
DAGS; Land Transfer; West Maui
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LAND.
Temporarily transfers certain lands in West Maui to the Department of Accounting and General Services. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
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SB2868
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund; Department of the Attorney General; Taxation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2869
Special Management Areas; Counties; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Designates each county as the special management area authority within the county's respective jurisdiction. Makes conforming amendments. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB2870
Maui County; HHFDC; Potential Acquisitions; Working Group
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2871
ERS; Retirement; Sheriff; Deputy Sheriff; Police Officer
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or police officer to retire after twenty-five years of service and receive employment benefits through the Employees' Retirement System. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB2872
Counties; Affordable Housing; Alternative Dwellings; Vehicles; Campers; Mobile Homes
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Authorizes the counties to regulate by ordinance the use of vehicles, campers, and mobile homes as alternative residential dwellings. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Re-Referred to GVO/HOU, JDC. |
MCKELVEY (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HOU, JDC |
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SB2873 SD1
DAGS; Naming Commission; State Buildings, Parks, Facilities, Events
RELATING TO STATE NAMING COMMISSION.
Establishes an advisory commission in the Department of Accounting and General Services to propose names or a change of names for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2874 SD1
Department of Taxation; Tenant Pet Income Tax Credit; Residential Landlords
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a tenant with a pet for at least six months. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
HB2187 |
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SB2875
DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; Office of Streaming; Content Creators; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.
Establishes the Office of Streaming within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to help content creators increase the scale of their respective productions. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB2876
Healthcare; Health Insurance; Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE.
Establishes the Hui Hoomana task force to identify actionable priorities and financial resources to offer the State's residents universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the task force on 7/1/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KIDANI |
HHS, CPN |
HB2728 |
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SB2877
Minimum Wage; Tip Credit
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
Abolishes the tip credit. Effective 1/1/25. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
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SB2878
CIP; 20th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WAM |
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SB2879
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Artificial Intelligence; Pilot Program; State and County Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI |
LBT, WAM |
HB2245 |
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SB2880 SD1
Child Care; Exemption; United States Department of Defense-certified
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Expands the existing state exemption for United States Department of Defense-certified providers to those operating off federal property. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB2227 |
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SB2881
OVUII; Vehicles; Driving; Intoxication; Facilitation; Penalties
RELATING TO INTOXICATION.
Prohibits any person from intentionally encouraging or coercing any other person to consume alcohol or any other intoxicant for the purpose of enabling the other person to operate a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Provides that a person guilty of this offense shall be subject to the same penalties imposed on a person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. |
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1/26/2024- The committee(s) on TCA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-30-24 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2882
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Prescriptions; Protections; Child Custody
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services. Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2079 |
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SB2883
Education; Inclusive Curricular Materials; Public Schools; Discriminatory Practices; Complaint
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to ensure that inclusive curricula are available to all students at public schools. Makes it a discriminatory practice to refuse to approve, remove, or prohibit the use or access of inclusive or diverse materials in schools and public libraries on the basis of materials featuring or written by LGBTQ+ individuals. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB2078 |
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SB2884
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
HB2080 |
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SB2885 SD2 HD2
DHS; Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a working group to develop a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions in the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
HB2309 |
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SB2886
State Employees; Bachelor's Degree; Requirement; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment. Establishes exemptions. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB2308 |
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SB2887
Insurance; Health Insurance; Health Care; Discrimination; Insurers; Covered Services; Health Maintenance Organizations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN |
HB2303 |
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SB2888
Vehicles; Driving; Highways; Operating; Licenses; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Increases penalties for certain offenses relating to the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Kidani, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB2526 |
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SB2889 SD1
DOT; Noise Traffic Pilot Program; State Highway Fund ($)
RELATING TO EXCESSIVE NOISE.
Allows the Department of Transportation to establish a Noise Traffic Pilot Program. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Kidani |
TCA, WAM |
HB2065 |
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SB2890 SD1
DAGS; Capital Improvement Projects; Cloud-Based Software; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop or license cloud-based software for use by each state department or agency to track the status of its capital improvement projects and provide training for the software. Requires each department or agency to use the software to track the status of its capital improvement projects. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
FIN |
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SB2891
DOT; Airports; Kapalua Airport; Helicopters
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow helicopter operations during daylight hours at Kapalua airport. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
HB1621 |
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SB2892
Combustion Engine-Powered Mopeds; Sale; Fee
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Establishes a fee on the sale of new combustion engine-powered mopeds. Requires that all fees collected from the sale of combustion engine-powered mopeds be deposited into the Electric Moped Rebate Program Special Fund. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB2893
Traffic Safety; Department of Transportation; Construction Projects; Exemptions; Historic Preservation; Archeological Review; Environmental Impact Statement Law
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows the Director of Transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review and the environmental impact statement law, subject to certain conditions. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
LEE |
WTL/TCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB2894 SD1
DHRD; State Employees; Pre-tax Transportation Benefit Pilot Program; Public Transit
RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to incorporate bikeshare and micro-mobility devices into the Pre-tax Transportation Benefit Pilot Program's commuter benefits. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA/LBT, WAM |
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SB2895 SD1
Motor Carrier Vehicle; Shipping Container Chassis; Out-of-State Registration; Safety Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Permits a shipping container chassis that holds a valid out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration to obtain a certificate of safety inspection. Makes an out-of-state registration for a shipping container chassis valid in the State until its expiration in the other state or for one year after a vehicle safety inspection. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
HB1578 |
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SB2896 SD1
Public Parking Spaces; Parking Meters; Payment Methods; Credit Cards; Debit Cards; County Ordinances; Report
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING SPACES.
Effective 1/1/2026 requires each parking lot in the State having public paid parking spaces in the State to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card; and each parking meter in the State that collects parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by cash, credit card, and debit card. Requires each county to adopt ordinances to enforce these requirements. Requires each county and the State to submit annual reports. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB2897
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. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
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SB2898
Invasive Species; Pests
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Clarifies the law on the detection and management of pests and invasive species. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
LEE |
AEN, JDC |
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SB2899
Auditor; Impact Study; Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Requires the auditor to conduct an assessment on the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for care provided by a participating registered pharmacist practicing within the scope of the pharmacist's license. Requires a report to the legislature before the 2025 regular session. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
LEE |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB2900
Ridesharing Arrangements; State Highway Fund; Fee
RELATED TO VEHICLES.
Establishes a ridesharing fee. Deposits taxes collected into the State Highway Fund. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to TCA/CPN, WAM. |
LEE |
TCA/CPN, WAM |
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SB2901
Counties; Subdivisions; Public Access
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, the county shall either accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Kidani, Richards |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2902
DOD; HI-EMA; Fires; Fire Trucks; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to purchase a Striker fire truck to be housed on a Department of Defense facility on Maui. Declares that the general funds expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO |
PSM, WAM |
HB2516 |
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SB2903
DOH; Wildfires; Wildfire-Affected Areas; Safe Entry
RELATING TO WILDFIRE-AFFECTED AREAS.
Prohibits public entry into wildfire-affected areas for the purpose of habitation until the Department of Health provides notice that the wildfire-affected area is safe to enter for this purpose. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Elefante, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
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SB2904 SD2
Emergency Management; Tenants; Mortgagors; Consumers; Relief
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends emergency management law to protect tenants, mortgagors, consumers, and residents for certain periods of time after the issuance of a gubernatorial or mayoral emergency proclamation. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2162 |
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SB2905
DOE; Fire Alarms; Installation, Repair, and Maintenance; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE ALARMS.
Requires the DOE to submit an annual report to the legislature on the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
EDU, WAM |
HB1616 |
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SB2906
Landowner; Fee; DLNR; Special Fund; Firefighting
RELATING TO LANDOWNERS OF NUMEROUS ACRES.
Establishes an annual fee on landowners who own more than 500 acres to be collected by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Uses the revenue for firefighting and fire prevention. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2907
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Landlords; Tenants; Environmental Public Health Events; Remediation; Habitability; Retaliation
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD–TENANT CODE.
Requires a landlord to remediate a residential premises to a habitable standard in compliance with certain national standards upon receiving notice from a tenant of a condition due to an environmental public health event. Establishes conditions for a tenant to terminate their lease or agreement if a landlord fails to remediate the residential premises fit for habitability following an environmental public health event. Prohibits agreements between a landlord and tenant to perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks, and minor remodeling when the work to be performed by the tenant is necessary to cure the landlord's noncompliance with environmental public health event remediation standards. Prohibits certain retaliatory actions by a landlord when a tenant requests in good faith the remediation of the property following an environmental public health event. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2908 SD1 HD2
Disasters; Residential Rent Increases; Price Increases; Emergency Proclamations; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Clarifies when proclamations take effect. Prohibits residential rent increases in areas subject to emergency declarations or severe weather warnings. Shortens and clarifies the duration of price control periods and the prohibition against residential-tenancy terminations. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
MCKELVEY |
WAL/CPC, JHA |
HB2188 |
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SB2909
HIEMA; Federally Declared Disaster; Emergency Management
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to lead the State's emergency management activities in a federally declared disaster. |
(S)
1/31/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2910 SD1
DLE; Deputy Sheriffs; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent deputy sheriff positions for law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina and Maui. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
HB2161 |
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SB2911
State Snails; Designation
RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
Designates certain snail species as official state snails. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to CAI, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kidani |
CAI, JHA |
HB1899 |
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SB2912
Wildlife; DLNR; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain wildlife. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to impacted natural resources or in light of newly available technology or data. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, Elefante, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC |
HB1922 |
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SB2913 SD1 HD2
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Regulatory Framework; Travel Insurance
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:05PM; Conference Room 224. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
HB1990 |
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SB2914
Commission on Water Resource Management; Hawaii Mesonet; Hydrologic Data; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION.
Appropriates funds to improve the State's water resource management and hydrologic data collection. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Kidani |
WTL, WAM |
HB1900 |
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SB2915
Aquatic Resources; DLNR; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
HB1554 |
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SB2916
DHS; Medicaid; Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Applied Behavior Analysis; Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Human Services to amend its rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-one years of age or older with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder are covered under the state's medical program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2917
Journey Worker Electric Utility Lineman; Board of Electricians and Plumbers; Licensing; Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY LINEMAN.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for journey worker electric utility linemen and expands the board of electricians and plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Sunsets the original limited exemption from licensing requirements for qualified electricians that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Kidani |
CPN |
HB2523 |
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SB2918
DOH; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Functions; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Appropriates the function of the State Health Planning and Developmental Agency with the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes positions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Kidani |
HHS, WAM |
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SB2919 SD2 HD2 CD1
Short-Term Rentals; County Zoning; County Home Rule Authority; Transient Accommodations; Transient Accommodations Tax; Shelter; Vehicles
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties. Beginning 1/1/2025, expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 017, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HSG/TOU, FIN |
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SB2920
PUC; Renewable Energy; Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on generation-based greenhouse gas emissions and may require a greenhouse gas emissions analysis for certain energy projects. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN/AEN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN/AEN |
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SB2921
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes; Waitlist; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded. |
(S)
2/5/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB2076 |
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SB2922 SD2 HD3
Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Wildfire Protection Plans; Wildfire Reporting; Public Utilities
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
HB2265 |
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SB2923
DOH; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Zero Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai |
HHS/AEN, JDC |
HB2268 |
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SB2924 SD1
HI-EMA; Warehouse; Supplies and Equipment; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning, design, and construction for a warehouse to expand the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's ability to store and deploy supplies and equipment to all counties within the State. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
PSM, WAM |
HB1930 |
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SB2925
HHFDC; DURF; Infrastructure Financing; Housing Projects; Applications; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to hold at least one application period each year to receive applications from parties interested in applying for financing of projects to develop or improve infrastructure that is or will be used solely for certain housing projects. Requires HHFDC to adopt certain administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation into and out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2926
RHRF; Affordable Housing; Affordable in Perpetuity
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Requires that housing projects financed by funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund remain affordable in perpetuity, regardless of redevelopment. Allows the RHRF to be used to finance and guarantee loans for the development of rental projects that are income blind; provided that they are made available exclusively to Hawaii residents who are renter-occupants who own no other real property. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kidani, Wakai |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2927 SD1 HD1 CD1
Justices and Judges; Appointment; Confirmation; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO MAKE THE SENATE CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS MORE UNIFORM.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Makes the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges the same as the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RHOADS, DECOITE, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2928
Minimum Wage Calculation; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, Kidani |
LBT, WAM |
HB1798 |
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SB2929
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Driving Under the Influence; Motor Vehicles; Alcohol
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, AWA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2930 SD1
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Employee Benefits; Family Leave; Childbirth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period that employees are entitled to under state law for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition whenever certain phrases are used. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
HB2552 |
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SB2931
DLE; Sheriff Division; Judicial and Legislative Security
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Sheriff Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Specifies the responsibility of the Department of Law Enforcement's Sheriff Division regarding judicial and legislative security. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2932
Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; CIP; Agricultural Infrastructure; GO Bonds; Food and Product Innovation Network; Waiahole Water System; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2933
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. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2934
UH; CTAHR; Agricultural Technicians; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2935 SD1
ADC; Composting Program; Best Practices; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Makes an appropriation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the creation of a composting program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2936
HDOA; Maui; Inspection; Quarantine; Incineration; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for the planning and construction of a new inspection, quarantine, and incineration facility on the island of Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2937 SD1 HD2 CD1
UH; Hilo; Hawaiian Language; Exemptions; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Repeals the sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB2683 |
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SB2938
UH; College of Hawaiian Language; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HRE/HWN, WAM |
HB2684 |
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SB2939
University of Hawaii; Hilo; Imiloa; Revolving; Trust; Fund; Revenue; Uses; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE COLLEGE REVOLVING FUND AND THE HAWAIIAN EARLY LEARNING TRUST FUND.
Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source. Provides that the fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI |
HRE/HWN, WAM |
HB2682 |
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SB2940
Canceled Shift; Minimum Pay; Employees; Employers
RELATING TO LABOR.
Establishes provisions for minimum pay for employees who have canceled shifts or reduced work hours at a business establishment with fifty or more employees. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, CPN |
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SB2941
Unemployment Benefits Rights; Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Collective Bargaining; Public Employment
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS RIGHTS.
Establishes provisions for unemployment benefit rights when claimants are unemployed due to a strike or industrial controversy. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB2942 SD1 HD1
Minors; Infant; Employment; Theatrical Employment; Set Teacher; Nurse
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.
Allows minors under the age of sixteen to work in theatrical employment provided that the employer procures a valid certificate of employment and the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a certain responsible adult. Requires a nurse certified in basic life support to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of a minor who is under the age of one. Requires a set teacher to be on set to teach a minor who has attained the age of five years and is required to but has been excused from attending school. Defines "nurse" and "set teacher". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2943 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOT; Workforce Development; Commercial Drivers; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a commercial drivers workforce working group within the Department of Transportation to address the workforce shortage of commercial drivers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, FIN |
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SB2944
Landlords; Tenants; Rentals; Neighbors; Harassment; Liability
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS.
Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
HB1515 |
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SB2945 SD2
DOT; Ignition Interlock Devices; Task Force
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Kidani, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB2643 |
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SB2946 SD1
UH; Employees; Telework; Report
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to submit to the Legislature annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State for more than sixty consecutive days during the applicable year no later than December 31 of that year. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2947
DOE; Early Learning Program Attendance; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature on prior attendance at early learning programs for students entering kindergarten. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2948 SD2 HD1
Residential Uses; Areas Zoned for Commercial Use; Administrative Approval; Counties; Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse; Commercial Buildings
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, permits residential uses in certain areas zoned for commercial use under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2026, each county to adopt or amend ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 803). |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
HB2090 |
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SB2949
Contractors; Owner-builder Exemption; Disclaimer
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Removes the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own general contractor. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
HB1633 |
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SB2950
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Definition; Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places; Pre-statehood Construction; Historic Review Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" used in historic preservation laws to remove the minimum age and require listing on the Hawaii or national register of historic places or built before August 21, 1959. Broadens exclusions from historic review for certain types of proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
HB2261 |
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SB2951 SD1 HD1
East Kauai Irrigation System; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 10:50AM in conference room 229. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2263 |
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SB2952
DOH; Counties; Cesspools; Wastewater; Sewer Improvement Districts; Wastewater Management Plan; Cesspool Pollution Fee; Grants; Low Interest Loans; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Requires each county to develop and maintain a wastewater management plan. Specifies the requirements of the wastewater management plan. Authorizes the Director of Health to exempt a county from creating a wastewater management plan if the county has an existing plan that substantially meets certain requirements. Requires the counties to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewerage system or other centralized treatment system will be expanded or constructed to reduce or eliminate cesspools before 1/1/2050. Provides for the designation of these priority areas as sewer improvement districts. Authorizes each county to assess a monthly cesspool pollution fee beginning in 7/1/2025 on real properties containing a cesspool. Authorizes the counties to use fee revenues for certain activities that eliminate, reduce, or mitigate the impacts of cesspools, including the expansion of county sewerage systems and the issuance of grants and low interest loans to property owners. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Re-Referred to AEN/HHS/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/HHS/GVO, WAM |
HB2743 |
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SB2953
Elections; Boards of Registration; Abolish
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Abolishes the boards of registration. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2612 |
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SB2954
DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees; Administrative Fees
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
Statutorily establishes a Department of Land and Natural Resources transaction fee for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fees, including transaction fees, for recordings in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court separate from the administrative rulemaking process. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the bureau of conveyances special fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2611 |
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SB2955
Dam and Reservoir Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and 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. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2331 |
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SB2956
Oral Health; Task Force; Department of Health; Positions; Reports; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB2744 |
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SB2957
Rose-ringed Parakeets; Pilot Program; Kauai; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS.
Establishes a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2025. |
(S)
1/24/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB2329 |
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SB2958 HD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (HD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2660 |
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SB2959 SD1 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Medical Care; Travel Expenses; Refundable Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit for medically-related travel expenses not covered or compensated by insurance or otherwise. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
RICHARDS |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2960 SD1 HD1 CD1
Farming; Farm Lots; Ranch Lots; Bona Fide Farmers; Agricultural Cooperative Associations
RELATING TO FARMERS.
Requires that lessees and purchasers of farm lots and ranch lots use that land for farming and producing food, under certain conditions. Authorizes certain agricultural cooperative associations to apply for farm lots. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
RICHARDS |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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SB2961
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2962
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
RICHARDS |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB2278 |
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SB2963
DLNR; Trapping of Feral Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RICHARDS |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2964 SD1
PUC; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Hydrogen
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable energy transmitted and used to produce hydrogen, subject to certain conditions determined by the Public Utilities Commission. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
EET/CPN, WAM |
HB1996 |
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SB2965 SD1
PUC; Water Carriers; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Rate; Tariff; Interisland Transport of Hydrogen
RELATING TO THE INTERISLAND TRANSPORT OF HYDROGEN.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of hydrogen produced from renewable sources. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
TCA, WAM/CPN |
HB1997 |
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SB2966
DOT; State Fleet; Non-Road Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a goal to transition all state-owned, non-road vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2045. Defines non-road vehicle. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1998 |
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SB2967 SD1
Department of Transportation; State Fleet; Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicles; Hydrogen Motor Vehicles; Battery Electric Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO STATE VEHICLES.
Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen or battery electric vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen or battery electric vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1995 |
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SB2968
Procurement; State Agencies; Hydrogen Vehicles
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Includes hydrogen vehicles as a priority for state agencies when purchasing or leasing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1994 |
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SB2969
Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Cultural and Traditional Healers; Exemptions
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR REPRODUCTIVE CARE.
Clarifies the State's midwifery law to permit care by extended family, cultural supporters, or others with whom a woman chooses to give birth. Specifies that nothing in the midwifery law shall prohibit or restrict healing practices by traditional healers of any ethnic culture or religious faith or their students; limit, alter, or adversely impact any religion or ethnic cultural practices; or prohibit or interfere with a person's right to choose where and with whom the person gives birth. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Kidani |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
HB2649 |
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SB2970
Leeward Community College Waianae Moku; Students Ineligible for Federal Financial Aid; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to Leeward community college Waianae Moku to support and assist students who are twenty-four years old or younger and ineligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application because they are unable to access their parents' tax information. |
(S)
2/1/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Kidani |
HRE, WAM |
HB2633 |
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SB2971
Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the victim is less than sixteen years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the victim is less than sixteen years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was less than sixteen years of age. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, GABBARD, Kidani |
JDC |
HB1927 |
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SB2972 SD1
Public Buildings; High-Occupancy Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires all high-occupancy public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes, as determined by wind zone maps, and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
HB2637 |
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SB2973
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Pilot Program; Employers; Child Care ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Moriwaki |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
HB1958 |
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SB2974 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; Task Force; Business Revitalization; Report
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Business Revitalization Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including the mitigation of regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Inouye, Moriwaki, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2975
Qualified Internship Grant Program; Work-Based Learning; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the qualified internship grant program within the Department of Education to provide grants to businesses and organizations that employ qualified interns participating in work-based learning through a qualified internship program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB1654 |
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SB2976
Water; Counties; Aquifers; Watersheds; Protection; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO WATER.
Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(S)
2/15/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL/GVO/HOU, WAM |
HB2695 |
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SB2977 HD1
Unlicensed Contractors; State of Emergency; Penalties
RELATING TO UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS.
Authorizes the imposition of a penalty for unlicensed individuals performing certain work that requires a contractor license, including the offering or performing of repairs or improvements to existing structures and property and tearing down or rebuilding structures and property that were damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, Moriwaki |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2978 SD1
Water Resources; DOTAX; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of private water systems. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings in certain counties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceed. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB2694 |
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SB2979 SD1
Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission; Maui; Wildfire; OETS; DAGS; Reports; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to assist in establishing a website for the Commission. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB2696 |
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SB2980
Cultural Corridor Authority; Redevelopment of Areas Affected by Disaster; Historic and Cultural Preservation; Department of Taxation; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.
Establishes the Cultural Corridor Authority to develop plans to redevelop areas affected by disaster while maintaining historic and cultural preservation. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of real property located in areas affected by disaster. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings for certain purposes. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET/PSM/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
EET/PSM/WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB2693 |
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SB2981
National Emergencies; States of Emergency; Disasters; Contractors; Unlicensed; Penalties
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Kidani |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
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SB2982
Regenerative Tourism; DBEDT; Program; Grant; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
HB2164 |
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SB2983 SD2 HD2 CD1
Donations; Solicitations; Charitable Funding Platforms; Platform Charities; Registration
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Beginning 1/1/2026, authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to regulate charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Includes provisions relating to the misuse of funds. Imposes vicarious liability upon a platform charity for a charitable fundraising platform's misuse of funds, and vice versa. Takes effect 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MCKELVEY, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2984
Small Business; Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Maui Business Bridge Grants; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
Establishes the Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund to be used to make loans to businesses located in nationally-declared disaster areas relating to the 2023 Maui wildfires and to, in part, administer the Maui Business Bridge Grants Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
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SB2985
DLNR; Maui County; Water Systems; Eminent Domain
RELATING TO WATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB2986
Renewable Energy; Distributed Energy Resources; Retail Crediting; PUC
RELATING TO ENERGY RESILIENCY.
Requires retail crediting for energy exports enrolled in grid services programs, whereby energy exported to the electrical grid past a participating customer-generator's point of common coupling from photovoltaic solar systems paired with battery storage as part of a utility-controlled grid service program would be credited at the full retail rate of electricity for the relevant time period. |
(S)
2/1/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, Wakai |
EET, CPN |
HB1687 |
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SB2987
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide housing vouchers to certain teachers who are employed by the Department of Education and commit to teach at hard-to-fill schools and charter schools for no less than 5 years. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
HB2514 |
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SB2988
OPSD; Hawaii State Planning Act; Phase II Update; Task Force; Position; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.
Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Update Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KANUHA |
WTL, WAM |
HB1925 |
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SB2989
County Ethics Commissions; Selection of Members; Judicial Council
RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.
Authorizes the Judicial Council to nominate persons for appointment to a county ethics commission; provided that the county's charter or ordinance requires members of the commission to be appointed from nominations made by the Judicial Council. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Kim |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2990
Motor Vehicles; Purchase; Sale; Operation; License Required; Penalties; Misdemeanor; Felony; Forfeiture; Sara's Law
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits the purchase and sale of a motor vehicle to another individual who is not duly licensed to operate that category of motor vehicle. Prohibits the registered owner of a motor vehicle from allowing an individual who is not duly licensed to operate that category of motor vehicle to operate the vehicle. Imposes penalties. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Kidani, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB2991 SD2 HD2 CD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining; New Unit; Criteria; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT CREATION.
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt rules establishing criteria and procedures for the creation of new bargaining units. Requires certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative proposing a new bargaining unit to submit an application to the Board. Allows certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative to petition the Board to determine the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to consider certain criteria in determining the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to, upon its approval of the application, submit a report to the Legislature, including proposed legislation to create the new bargaining unit, accompanied by a decision and order issued by the Board. Makes an appropriation. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, Kidani |
LGO, FIN |
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SB2992 SD2 HD1
DOH; Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review; Reports
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning 7/1/2024, and every ten years thereafter, requires the Department of Health to convene an Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review. Requires reports to the Legislature after each convening of the Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
MORIWAKI |
HLT, CPC |
HB2800 |
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SB2993
Consumer Protection; Transient Accommodations; Total Booking Price; Resort Fees; Government Taxes and Fees; Penalties
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits any operator, transient accommodations broker, or person from offering, listing, advertising, and displaying a rate that does not include all resort fees. Requires all operators, transient accommodations brokers, and persons to include all taxes and fees imposed by a government on a transient accommodation. Establish penalties. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN/EET, JDC |
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SB2994 SD1
Hawaii State Building Code; International Building Code; International Residential Code; Timeline; Publication Date; County Authority
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and the International Residential Code within two years of its official publication date. Clarifies that the Hawaii State Building Code acts as the interim county building code until superseded by the county. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2995
GET; Supreme Court; Attorneys; Pro Hac Vice; Appearance
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.
Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of the applicant's and local counsel's Hawaii business registrations, the applicant's and local counsel's Hawaii general excise tax license numbers, an affirmation that both the applicant and local counsel will pay all state income tax due for Hawaii business activities, and all other information or documentation required by the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
HB2570 |
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SB2996
HHFDC; Accessory Dwelling Units; Loans; Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit loan program under HHFDC to provide loans for the development of accessory dwelling units. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY |
HOU, WAM |
HB2548 |
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SB2997 SD2 HD1
PUC; Wildfires; Electric Utilities; Risk-based Wildfire Protection Plans; Mitigation; Wildfire Reporting
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit risk-based wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2024- The committee(s) on CPC/JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN |
HB2281 |
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SB2998
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Eviction Moratorium; Foreclosure Moratorium; Mortgage Deferment; Loan Deferment; Consumer Reporting Agencies; Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes processes and requirements during a state of emergency or local state of emergency related to eviction moratoriums, foreclosure moratoriums, mortgage deferments, loan deferment, adverse information reported to consumer reporting agencies, and insurance requirements for planned community associations and condominium associations. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC. |
HASHIMOTO |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB2999
Residential Property Sales; Moratorium; Non-Residents; Real Estate Broker; Real Estate Salespersons
RELATING TO HAWAII EMERGENCY HOME SALES MORATORIUM.
Establishes a temporary restriction that only current and former residents of Hawaii may purchase residential property. Prohibits real estate brokers and real estate salespersons from buying, offering to buy, or negotiating the purchase of residential real estate for someone who is not a current or former resident without disclosing the temporary restriction. Repeals the moratorium when the Governor's last proclamation on affordable housing expires. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM, CPN/JDC. |
AWA |
HOU/PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB2203 |
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SB3000 SD2
DAGS; Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Public Buildings; Restrooms
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SHIMABUKURO, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY |
HLT, LGO, FIN |
HB2003 |
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SB3001 SD1
Autism; Applied Behavioral Analysis Services; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTISM.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2712 |
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SB3002 SD1 HD2
DOT; Task Force on Mobility Management; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
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 Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
HUS/TRN, FIN |
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SB3003 SD1
B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance to fund the incentive payments. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB2284 |
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SB3004
DOE; Health; Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program; Health Technicians; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to maintain seventy-five health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2759 |
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SB3005
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Allocation; Homeless Services Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Affordable Housing; Development; Affordability Requirements
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the Homeless Services Fund. Amends the conveyance tax rates based on property values. Repeals the conveyance tax rates set separately for conveyances for which the purchasers are ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax. Exempts from conveyance taxes, conveyances of real property to organizations with certain affordability requirements and to certain nonprofit organizations. Allows collected conveyance taxes to be allocated to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund and Homeless Services Fund and amends the allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for housing projects that are subject to a perpetual affordability requirement. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB2629 |
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SB3006 SD2 HD1
HTA; Convention Center; Naming Rights; Advertising; Marketing
RELATING TO THE CONVENTION CENTER.
Exempts the Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights of the Hawaii Convention Center Facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center Facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
TOU, FIN |
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SB3007 SD2 HD1
State Departments; Department of Human Resources Development; Civil Service; Minimum Qualification Review
RELATING TO HIRING.
Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to provide state departments, divisions, and agencies the applications received for vacancies under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
DELA CRUZ |
LGO, FIN |
HB1832 |
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SB3008 SD2 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Tax Increment Bonds; Debt Limit; Counties (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds, and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3009 SD2 HD1
DLE; Sheriff Division; Judicial and Legislative Security
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Specifies the responsibilities of the Department of Law Enforcement's Sheriff Division regarding judicial and legislative security. Requires the Sheriff Division to pursue, obtain, and maintain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, KIDANI, WAKAI, Inouye |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3010 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Renewable Energy; Portfolio Standards; Leasing Processes
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work with utility companies and other renewable energy developers on leasing processes to expedite the development of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 822). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB3011 SD2 HD1 CD1
Weed Whackers; Leaf Blowers; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions
RELATING TO NOISE.
Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides exceptions for government entities and agents acting on behalf of government entities during emergencies. Defines weed whacker. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
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SB3012
Highway Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Keohokalole, Kidani, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
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SB3013
Department of Transportation; Public Utilities; Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Removal; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. |
INOUYE |
TCA/AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB2650 |
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SB3014
Counties; Natural Hazards; Private Property; Right of Way
RELATING TO HAZARD MITIGATION.
Extends the right to enter private property and remove or stabilize natural hazards that are at risk of harming the public or other properties to the county in which the private property is located and that county's respective mayor. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC. |
INOUYE |
GVO, JDC |
HB2651 |
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SB3015 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; HECO; MECO; HELCO; CIP; Capital Improvement Programs ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company, Limited, and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., for multi project capital improvement programs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
CPN, WAM |
HB1690 |
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SB3016 SD1
Hawaiian Flag; United States Military
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Allows all United States military reservations and military training facilities in the State to display the Hawaiian flag. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
PSM/HWN, JDC |
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SB3017
Hawaiian Independence Day; State Holidays; Observed
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Establishes "La Ku oko a", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday to be observed annually on November 28th. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA/HWN, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
TCA/HWN, WAM |
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SB3018
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
LEE |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB3019
Psilocybin; Therapeutic Uses; Authorization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
Authorizes, and establishes a regulatory framework for, the administration of psilocybin for therapeutic use. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
LEE |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2630 |
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SB3020
DOT; Impaired Driving; Blood Alcohol Concentration; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired, and penalties. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to take administrative action. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE |
TCA, JDC |
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SB3021 SD2 HD1
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Rebate Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(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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LEE |
EEP/TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3022 SD2 HD1
Transportation; Transportation Network Company; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund; Fee
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fee. Provides for the deposit of the transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program special fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3023
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024 to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KIDANI |
EET, WAM |
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SB3024
Agricultural Loan; Interest rates; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2335 |
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SB3025 HD1
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Nuisance Issues; Duplicate Inspections or Sampling
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require inspections or sampling of hemp that duplicates inspections or sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-25-24 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA |
HB2336 |
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SB3026 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 on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
HB2337 |
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SB3027 SD1
DOA; Food Production; Food Security; Updated Strategic Plan; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 Regular Session. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2338 |
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SB3028 SD1
911 Services; Monthly Enhanced 911 Surcharge; 911 Board Staff; Definitions
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Deletes the term "enhanced" in reference to 911 services to allow funding of all 911 technologies. Amends the rate of the monthly enhanced 911 surcharge. Allows the 911 Board to employ staff, in addition to the executive director, exempt from chapters 76 and 89, HRS. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM/CPN |
HB2339 |
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SB3029 SD1
Claims Against the State; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2340 |
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SB3030
Cigarette Tax Stamp Fees; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Amends the amount of funding for the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund administered by the Department of the Attorney General by amending the amount of funds that the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund can carry over at the end of the fiscal year; increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; and amending the amount of funds to be deposited to the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund from tobacco settlement moneys. Effective 7/1/2024. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB2341 |
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SB3031
Weapons; Deadly or Dangerous Weapons
RELATING TO WEAPONS.
Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, regarding switchblade knives, and regarding butterfly knives. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2342 |
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SB3032
Wages; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Wage Payment Violation Order Enforcement
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF WAGE PAYMENT.
Broadens enforcement of orders of wage payment violations to allow for certified copies of orders of wage payment violation to be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
HB2343 |
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SB3033 HD1 CD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Administration; Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2344 |
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SB3034 HD1 CD1
Penal Liability; Intoxication; Affirmative Defense
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY.
Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is not self-induced or is pathological as affirmative defenses. Sunsets 7/1/2034. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2345 |
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SB3035
Manslaughter; Dangerous Drug; Distribution
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Amends the offense of manslaughter to include cases where a person knowingly and unlawfully distributes a dangerous drug in any amount and thereby recklessly causes the death of another person who ingested that drug. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2346 |
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SB3036 SD1 HD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies the definition of "profits from prostitution" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by inserting relevant definitions in those statutes and repealing a statute that is no longer needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2347 |
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SB3037 SD1 HD1 CD1
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Amends the offense of promoting pornography for minors by allowing the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2348 |
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SB3038
Joint and Several Liability; Repeal; Government Entities; Highway-Related Civil Actions
RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.
Amends section 663-10.5, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages they actually caused. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2349 |
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SB3039
Arrests; Federal Officers; FBI
RELATING TO ARREST BY FEDERAL OFFICERS.
Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to effect arrests under the Hawaii Penal Code in limited circumstances. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2350 |
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SB3040
Firearms; Licenses; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Amends annual reporting requirement for the Department of the Attorney General concerning firearms concealed carry licenses. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2351 |
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SB3041 SD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Civil Service
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of Board responsibilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2352 |
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SB3042
Data Sharing; Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group;GVVCC; Repeal
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA SHARING GROUPS.
Amends the Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group to combine its members and functions with certain members and functions of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to increase efficiency and effectiveness and eliminate redundancy. Repeals chapter 134C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2353 |
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SB3043 SD1
Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Legislation; Small Business
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to a request from small business owners. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
HB2354 |
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SB3044
Income Tax Credit; Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Extends the sunset date for the research activites income tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Clarifies qualified research expenses. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2355 |
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SB3045 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2356 |
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SB3046
HHFDC; Housing; Homebuyers' Club Program; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Homebuyers' Club Program. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
HB2357 |
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SB3047 SD1
Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Codifies the exemption from environmental impact statements for affordable housing projects that meet certain criteria. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/AEN, WAM |
HB2358 |
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SB3048 SD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM/JDC |
HB2359 |
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SB3049
DBEDT; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Hawai`i Film Advisory Council; General Excise Tax Exemption; Civil Service Exemption. ($)
RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Establishes a Hawai`i Film Advisory Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Provides exemption for certified development of film studio facilities from taxes imposed under chapter 237, HRS. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, to (1) clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification, (2) increase the annual credit cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000, (3) extend the sunset date to January 1, 2039, and (4) expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, and appropriates funds for the film industry liaison position. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2360 |
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SB3050 SD2
HCDA; Interagency Assistance
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services to and assist state and county agencies upon request. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/JHA, FIN |
HB2361 |
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SB3051
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2362 |
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SB3052
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms county debt limit statements law to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. |
(S)
2/8/2024- Re-Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB2363 |
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SB3053
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purpose of funding infrastructure programs in transit-oriented development areas. |
(S)
2/8/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB2364 |
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SB3054 SD1
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development; Membership
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to replace the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2365 |
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SB3055
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
HB2366 |
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SB3056
Chief Energy Officer; Energy Reporting; Renewable Portfolio Standards Support
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies that the party responsible for Renewable Portfolio Standards support and reporting on certain energy matters shall be the Chief Energy Officer, following Act 122, SLH 2019. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
HB2367 |
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SB3057
Solar Energy Devices; Water Heating; Residential; Counties
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Allows the department of planning for each county to approve a variance for the installation of solar water heater systems. Authorizes the department of planning for each county to impose and collect fees for the administration of the solar water heater system variances. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/EET, WAM |
HB2368 |
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SB3058
Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Amends section 210D-10, HRS, to increase the maximum interest rate on Community-Based Economic Development loans to ten percent. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2369 |
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SB3059 SD1
Stadium Authority; Members; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2370 |
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SB3060 SD1
State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLIMATE ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a statewide climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB2371 |
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SB3061 SD1
Solar Energy Storage Loan Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority ($)
RELATING TO THE SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE LOAN PROGRAM.
Clarifies part III of Act 164, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Solar Energy Storage Loan Program. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2372 |
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SB3062
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2373 |
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SB3063
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-9, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2374 |
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SB3064
Funds; Firefighter's Contingency Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Firefighter's Contingency Fund. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB2375 |
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SB3065
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates special funds to Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB2376 |
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SB3066
Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2377 |
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SB3067 SD1 HD1
Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; State Treasury
RELATING TO THE HURRICANE RESERVE TRUST FUND.
Moves the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund into the state treasury and makes other housekeeping amendments relating to the Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2378 |
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SB3068 SD1 HD1 CD2
Wildfires; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (CD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2379 |
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SB3069
Mass Transit Special Fund; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB2380 |
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SB3070 HD1 CD1
ERS; Funding Period; Unfunded Accrued Liability
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDING PERIOD.
Lowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB2381 |
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SB3071
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB2382 |
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SB3072 SD1
Emergency Management; Hawaii Wildfires Response; Major Disaster Fund
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Hawaii wildfire response and extends the lapse date of certain funds set aside for this purpose. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2383 |
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SB3073
School Facilities Special Fund; General Obligation Bond Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES SPECIAL FUND.
Changes the means of financing for a portion of funds appropriated for deposit into the school facilities special fund to expand pre-kindergarten student capacity within the State from general funds to general obligation bond funds. Extends the lapse date of the funds. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB2384 |
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SB3074
ERS; Personnel; Civil Service; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERSONNEL.
Amends section 76-16(b), Hawaii Revised Statues, to exempt the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Compliance Officer, and branch managers of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii from civil service. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2385 |
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SB3075
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator Licensee; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Clarifies the eligibility to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to include consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee. Allows for the annual use of $50,000 of the fund for training the Division of Financial Institutions and its attorneys relating to the residential mortgage industry, providing training to licensees, developing educational materials for licensees in the area relating to licensure under this chapter, and educating the public in the area relating to residential mortgage loans. Increases the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to the amount of $150,000, bringing consistency to sections 454F-41 and 454F-42, HRS. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2386 |
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SB3076
Installment Lender; Lender; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Focuses the law on its intended scope, installment lenders, and clarifies that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Removes the term "consumer loan" to consistently use the defined term "installment loan" in the statute. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2387 |
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SB3077
Money Transmitter; Permissible Investments; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Continues the alignment of Hawaii's money transmitters law with the provisions of the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multistate system; using nationwide standards, provides clarity and consistency of the tangible net worth provision; ensures that licensees have sufficient financial resources to conduct their business in a safe and sound manner; ensures efficiency throughout the licensing process; and protects the interests of money transmission companies, their customers, and the public. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2388 |
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SB3078
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals, and clarifies procedures. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB2389 |
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SB3079 SD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends section 269-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and may require a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions analysis for energy projects that do not involve the combustion of fuel. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
HB2390 |
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SB3080
Public Utilities Commission; Telecommunications Access; Print Disabilities
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
HB2391 |
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SB3081 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines "dormant captive insurance company" and sets out a procedure to apply for the certificate of dormancy. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2392 |
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SB3082
Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB2393 |
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SB3083 SD1 HD2 CD1
Insurance Code; Insurance Holding Company System; Group Capital Calculation; Liquidity Stress Test Framework
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various sections of article 11 of the Insurance Code to adopt revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model No. 440, Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2394 |
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SB3084 SD1
Militia; National Guard; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Exempts Hawaii National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty from enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/CMV, FIN |
HB2395 |
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SB3085 SD1
Department of Defense; Militia; National Guard; Insurance; Tricare
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select coverages to junior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than thirty days in service to the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/CMV, FIN |
HB2396 |
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SB3086
Department of Education; Procurement; Exemptions; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Repeals on 7/1/2027. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB2397 |
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SB3087 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOE; Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Authorizes early learning programs to be established on public school campuses and other available public buildings. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2398 |
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SB3088
Hawaii State Public Library System; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Permanently exempts an additional administrative assistant position in the Hawaii State Public Library System from civil service. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
HB2399 |
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SB3089 SD2
Department of Education; HTSB; License Revocation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that licensed teachers have their license revoked by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board if the teacher is resigning or retiring during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires a licensed teacher to surrender their license if the teacher retires or resigns from teaching before the completion of an investigation. Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to report the surrendered license to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO/EDN, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/EDN, JHA |
HB2400 |
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SB3090 SD1
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
HB2401 |
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SB3091 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOE; Emergency Appropriation; Food Service Operations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2402 |
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SB3092 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOE; Emergency Appropriation; Charter School Operations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2403 |
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SB3093
Income Tax; Standard Deduction; Itemized Deduction; Income Tax Brackets; Personal Exemption; Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; Conformity with Federal Deductions
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Provides for re-computation of the amounts for standard deduction, itemized deduction, income tax brackets, and personal exemption each tax year, taking into account the cost-of-living adjustment factor. Adds a one-time adjustment to tax brackets. Increases the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed; provides for re-computation of the applicable percentage taking into account the cost-of living adjustment factor; and provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2404 |
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SB3094 SD2 HD2 CD1
OWR; Peer Support Specialist Working Group; Report
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.
Establishes a Peer Support Specialist Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop and make recommendations for a framework for peer support specialists in the State. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Sunsets the working group on 6/30/2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS, FIN |
HB2405 |
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SB3095
DLNR; Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL/AEN/EET, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB2406 |
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SB3096 SD1
Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Risk Protection Plans
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/WAM |
HB2407 |
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SB3097
OPSD; Senior Advisor on Climate; Climate Change; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE.
Establishes the senior advisor on climate position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes the senior advisor on climate a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB2408 |
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SB3098
DLIR; State Fire Marshal; Fire Prevention; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
Reestablishes the State Fire Marshal's Office within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB2409 |
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SB3099 SD2 HD1
ERS; Credited Service; Benefits; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEESꞌ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Appropriates funds for investments of the ERS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
HB2410 |
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SB3100 SD1
Hawaii Health Corps Program; Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program; Loan Repayment
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Renames the Hawaii Health Corps Program to the Hawaii Rural Healthcare Provider Loan Program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB2411 |
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SB3101
DOH; Behavioral Health; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Crisis Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to redirect persons experiencing a mental health crisis who are involved with, or at risk for involvement with, the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services, including behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB2412 |
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SB3102
HHFDC; Taxation; GET; Exemption; Contracts; Prevailing Wage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Extends the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation approval and certification period in which construction or rehabilitation of certain projects under section 201H-36(a)(5), HRS, can qualify for general excise tax (GET) exemption and repeals the limitation of the costs to contracting, including repealing the $30,000,000 annual cap on allowable GET and use tax costs applicable to contracting under section 201H-36(a)(5), HRS. Repeals the provision prohibiting qualified persons or firms from receiving direct or indirect financing for construction projects from any governmental contracting agency, including HHFDC, as a condition of the section 201H-36(a)(5), HRS, prevailing wage terms. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2413 |
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SB3103 SD2 HD2
Renewable Energy Projects; Labor Standards; Covered Projects
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for large-scale renewable energy generation covered projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/LGO, CPC, FIN |
HB2414 |
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SB3104
State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multi-state license issued by the State. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB2415 |
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SB3105
Housing; Tax Amnesty Program; Transient Accommodation; Long-Term Rental Conversions; Rentals; Tax Waivers and Exemptions; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Director of Taxation to develop and administer a one-time tax amnesty program that would waive criminal prosecution, fines, penalties, and interest related to general excise tax and transient accommodations tax for qualified owners who convert an eligible property to a long-term rental through a two-year written resident lease agreement, subject to certain conditions. Provides a conveyance tax exemption for certain real property furnished as a transient accommodation during the period from January 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Provides an income tax exemption for capital gains from the sale of certain short-term rental properties furnished as transient accommodation and closing after June 30, 2024, and before January 1, 2026, subject to certain conditions. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HOU/EET, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EET, JDC/WAM |
HB2416 |
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SB3106
Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Increases number of commission members from seven to eight, with only five of eight required to have substantial experience in water resource management. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB2417 |
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SB3107
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB2418 |
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SB3108
School Impact Fees; Exemptions; Housing; DHHL
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the July 1, 2024, sunset date of section 1 of Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to make permanent the exemption of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB2419 |
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SB3109 SD1 HD2 CD1
DHHL; Act 279 Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes the Act 279 Special Fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the special fund. Lapses unencumbered monies from the appropriation out of the Act 279 Special Fund on 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2420 |
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SB3110
HHFDC Board of Directors; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
HB2421 |
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SB3111
HCDA; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee as a nonvoting member to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB2422 |
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SB3112
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Federal Housing Administration
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2423 |
|
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SB3113
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Loan Terms
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by DHHL to be forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(S)
2/7/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2424 |
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SB3114 SD1
Child Protective Act; Child Abuse and Neglect; Harm or Threatened Harm; Central Registry; Expungement
RELATING TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Clarifies that a confirmed report of harm or threatened harm, as defined in chapter 587A, HRS, or child abuse and neglect, as defined in chapter 350, HRS, will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a confirmed report may be expunged from the central registry, and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2425 |
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SB3115 SD1
DHS; Relative; Resource Caregiver; Foster Home; Licensing; Administrative Appeal
RELATING TO RELATIVE RESOURCE CAREGIVERS.
Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for denial of a foster home license issued by the Department of Human Services. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
HB2426 |
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SB3116 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Preschool Open Doors Program; Priority Application Period; Rules
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Establishes that the priority of selection for participation in the Preschool Open Doors Program applies only during the priority application period that occurs prior to the start of each state fiscal year. Establishes that applications received after the start of the fiscal year through January 31 shall be processed continuously through the fiscal year on a first-come, first served basis. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS, FIN |
HB2427 |
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SB3117
Child Protective Act; Exigent Circumstances; Harm; Imminent Harm; Order for Protective Custody
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances;" amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm;" clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child; clarifies when the department may assume temporary foster custody of a child; creates a judicial process for orders for protective custody. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB2428 |
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SB3118 SD1
DHS; Temporary Public Assistance After Emergencies; Emergency Management Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide temporary emergency assistance, case management, and other recovery services following the period covered by an emergency proclamation and establishes an Emergency Management Program within the Director of Human Services' office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB2429 |
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SB3119
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program; Human Services; Education ($)
RELATING TO SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM.
Establishes the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB2430 |
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SB3120 SD1 HD1
HPHA; Housing Policy and Program Coordinator; Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the position of Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB2431 |
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SB3121 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB2432 |
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SB3122 SD1 HD2
Public Health Standing Orders; United States Preventive Services Task Force; Screenings; Out-of-Pocket Costs; Working Group
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH STANDING ORDERS.
Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain health care screening services. Establishes requirements for the provision of items or services pursuant to a public health standing order. Establishes the Public Health Standing Orders Working Group. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (HD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB2433 |
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SB3123 SD2 HD1 CD1
DHHL; DOH; Memorandum of Agreement; Vital Records
RELATING TO ACCESS TO VITAL RECORDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to assure appropriate access and handling of confidential records and sealed records that have been unsealed pursuant to court order. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2434 |
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SB3124
Marriage Licenses; Civil Union Licenses; Online Access.
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Authorizes the Director of Health to permit online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2435 |
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SB3125 SD2 HD2
Minor Consent; Medical Care and Services; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Covered Entity; Confidentiality
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Authorizes minors who are at least fourteen years old to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confidentiality policies and practices for insurers and health care providers. Effective 1/1/2025. (HD2) |
(H)
4/29/2024- Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 794). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
HB2436 |
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SB3126 SD1 HD1
DOH; Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program; Established; Rules; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between the State and Counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/TRN, FIN |
HB2437 |
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SB3127 SD1
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCE PREVENTION.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB2438 |
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SB3128 SD2 HD1
HHSC; DOH; Oahu Regional Health Care System; Transfer; Reports; Low Acuity Patients; Agreement
RELATING TO ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Extends the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health to 12/31/2026. Requires the working group established by Act 212, SLH 2021, to submit a report to the Legislature on updates to the operating and budget plan and pro forma capital improvements plan and a breakdown of costs related to the transfer. Requires the Oahu Region to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding the Oahu Region taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by the end of 2024. Requires the Oahu Region to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2439 |
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SB3129 SD2
SHPDA; Health Care Task Force; Hui Hoʻomana; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Hui Hoʻomana Task Force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality health care for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Hui Hoʻomana Task Force on 7/1/2025. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2440 |
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SB3130
Department of Health; Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB2441 |
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SB3131
Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Sales; County Preemption; Repeal
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB2442 |
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SB3132 SD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Primary Caregivers; Cultivation; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for their qualifying patients, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes patient grow sites with more than five patients on land zoned for agricultural use. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules to conduct routine voluntary grow site inspections without law enforcement. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2443 |
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SB3133 SD1
DOH; Hemp Processors; Hemp; Fingerprinting; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct fingerprinting and criminal history record checks on applicants who apply for a permit to operate as a hemp processor. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2444 |
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SB3134
Department of Health; Cannabis and Manufactured Cannabis Products; Post-market Testing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TESTING OF CANNABIS AND MANUFACTURED CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Health to implement a post-market testing program to verify the labeling on cannabis and manufactured cannabis products and monitor the shelf lives of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB2445 |
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SB3135 SD1
Disabled Persons Parking
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to suspend the driver's license of a person using a parking permit issued to a deceased person who was deceased when the permit was issued to obtain parking privileges. Provides that fifty per cent of any fine imposed for violating part III of chapter 291, HRS, is remitted to the law enforcement agency that issued the citation. Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2446 |
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SB3136
Disability Travel Placard
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Establishes a travel placard to be issued to an existing permittee, allowing the person to park a vehicle at a Hawaii airport or port reserved accessible parking space and take the second placard for use at the travel destination. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/TCA, JDC |
HB2447 |
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SB3137 SD2
DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Services Plan
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care to address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
HB2448 |
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SB3138 SD1
DOH; Manufactured Hemp Product; Definition
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp product" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
HB2449 |
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SB3139 SD2 HD3 CD1
DOH; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Mental Health Emergency Workers; Rules; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Crisis Intervention Officers; Transport; Designated Facilities
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert certain persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to appropriate health care systems and services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Requires the Department of Health to establish standards and rules for the designation of mental health emergency workers. With regards to emergency examination and hospitalization of persons who are deemed imminently dangerous to self or others, clarifies when a law enforcement officer may gain control of the person and the procedures the officer shall take to call for assistance from a mental health emergency worker; allows the person to be transported to facilities designated by the Director of Health in addition to licensed psychiatric facilities; and allows a person to be transported to a behavioral health crisis center designated by the Director of Health if a Crisis Intervention Officer has probable cause to believe that the person is imminently dangerous to self or others, as determined by a mental health emergency worker. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN |
HB2450 |
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SB3140
Mental Health; Fitness To Proceed; Examination via Telehealth; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Authorizes the Department of Health to implement behavioral health crisis centers. Effective 7/1/2024. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB2451 |
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SB3141 SD2
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the Department of Health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the Department of Health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Repeals the sunset date of Act 111, SLH 2017, which allows a patient who has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility to be ordered to receive treatment over the patient's objection. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/JHA, FIN |
HB2452 |
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SB3142 SD2 HD1
DOH; Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund; Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Transfers
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Authorizes the Governor or a state official with authorization from the Governor to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
HB2453 |
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SB3143 SD1
DOH; Emergency Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation to temporarily relocate Department of Health offices and begin preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB2454 |
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SB3144
Private Security Contracts; Department of Law Enforcement; Department of Defense; Department of Health; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTS.
Effective January 1, 2024, transfers the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Defense, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services for their respective facilities. |
(S)
1/30/2024- Re-Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB2455 |
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SB3145
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Amendments
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.
Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2456 |
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SB3146
Department of Law Enforcement; Positions; Accreditation; Exemption
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Expands the requirements of section 353C-9, HRS, to require the Department of Law Enforcement to pursue and obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. for all divisions and sections within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes five CALEA coordinator positions, exempt from civil service, within the Department of Law Enforcement to ensure the department meets and maintains the standards set by the Law Enforcement Standards Board and accreditation of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2457 |
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SB3147 SD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies that the Director of Law Enforcement has authority to issue subpoenas as part of the investigative powers of the Department of Law Enforcement. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2458 |
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SB3148
Illegal Fireworks; Enforcement
RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
Amends chapter 132D, HRS, to strengthen county and state agencies' ability to address the illegal use of fireworks in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2459 |
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SB3149
Homeland Security; Uniform Information Practices; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects "critical infrastructure information" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State of Hawaii. Provides homeland security partners reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the State of Hawaii government will be protected from disclosure. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2460 |
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SB3150
Homeland Security; Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator; DLE
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes the Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator within the Department of Law Enforcement. Amends sections 76-16 and 128A-3, HRS. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB2461 |
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SB3151
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Updates section 329-104(c), HRS, to clarify who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, CPN |
HB2462 |
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SB3152 SD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Repeals the categorical exclusion of employees who receive a guaranteed compensation totaling $2,000 or more a month from the protections under Hawaii's Wage and Hour Law. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2463 |
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SB3153 SD2 HD1 CD1
Dam and Appurtenances; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Special Fund for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2464 |
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SB3154 SD1 HD1 CD1
Archaeological Activities; Penalties
RELATING TO REGULATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES.
Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall result in civil and administrative violations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB2465 |
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SB3155
Beach and Water Safety Task Force; Risk Assessment Working Group
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.
Abolishes the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety and the Risk Assessment Working Group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems to be approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources for state beach parks and the county mayors for county beach parks. |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB2466 |
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SB3156 SD1
Public Land Leases; Rent Credit; Sunset Provision
RELATING TO RENT CREDITS FOR DEMOLITION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ON PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, SLH 2021, to allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases beyond the currently scheduled sunset date of June 30, 2026. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2467 |
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SB3157 SD2 HD2 CD1
Public Land; Leases; Direct Negotiation; Commercial Use; Industrial Use
RELATING TO DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Authorizes disposition of public land leases by direct negotiation for commercial or industrial use on parcels of up to five acres. Repeals 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB2468 |
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SB3158 SD1
DLNR; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2469 |
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SB3159 SD1 HD1
Administrative Procedure; Contested Cases; Vexatious Litigants
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required for matters that are identical or arising from the same factual situation as another administrative matter that has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. Effective 4/14/2112. (HD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2470 |
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SB3160 SD1
DLNR; Public Land; Inspections
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Establishes a statutory framework for inspections of public land leases, licenses, and revocable permits by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2471 |
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SB3161
Threatened Species License; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION OF THREATENED SPECIES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue temporary threatened species licenses and draft administrative rules for the conservation of threatened species. |
(S)
2/5/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB2472 |
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SB3162
Conservation Banks; Conservation In-Lieu Fee Mitigation
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION PROGRAMS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation bank and conservation in-lieu fee mitigation programs. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2473 |
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SB3163
Ocean Recreation Equipment; Interim Administrative Rules
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION EQUIPMENT.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim administrative rules to quickly regulate the use of ocean recreation equipment, especially new and emerging ocean recreation technologies, in state ocean waters until long-term administrative rules can be implemented. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB2474 |
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SB3164
Commercial Ocean Activity; Advertisements and Offers
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN ACTIVITY.
Includes advertisements and offers in the definition of "commercial activity" as used in chapter 200, HRS. Provides that advertisements or offers for commercial activity are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL/CPN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/CPN, JDC |
HB2475 |
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SB3165
Ocean Recreation Management Areas; Commercial Ocean Activity
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION MANAGEMENT.
Designates all ocean waters of the State within 3,000 feet from shore as ocean recreation management areas (ORMAs). Prohibits commercial activity in ORMAs unless authorized by use permit. Prohibits commercial activities in ORMAs on weekends and state and federal holidays unless authorized by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, CPN/JDC |
HB2476 |
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SB3166
Ocean Recreation Commercial Use Permits; Unsealed Public Auction
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION OPERATIONS.
Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial use permits by unsealed public auction. Revises provisions relating to boating and ocean recreation fees and permits. Specifies how commercial use permits may be issued where a permit limit has been exceeded. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2477 |
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SB3167 SD1 HD1
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; Compact
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB2478 |
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SB3168 SD1
DLNR; Taking of Marine Deposits Seaward of the Shoreline
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral, coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward of the shoreline. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB2479 |
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SB3169
Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.
Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. |
(S)
2/13/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB2480 |
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SB3170 SD1
Time Share; Commissioners of Deeds; Repeal
RELATING TO TIME SHARE COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
Repeals the Time Share Commissioners of Deeds. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/28/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB2481 |
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SB3171
Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Public Notice
RELATING TO MEETING NOTICES.
Mandates the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the appropriate county clerk's office to ensure access to paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices and deletes the requirement to post notices in a central location in a public building. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2482 |
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SB3172
Corrections and Rehabilitation; Department of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Background Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and purchase of service contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2483 |
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SB3173
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2023; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2023. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2484 |
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SB3174 SD1
Fees; Tax Clearances; Collection of Rental Payments by Third Party; Unfair Competition Penalty; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Eliminates an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the unfair competition penalty under general excise tax law to adjust for inflation. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2485 |
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SB3175 SD1
Tax Enforcement; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation to serve administrative subpoenas outside the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2486 |
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SB3176 SD1 HD1
Tax Enforcement; Audits; Time to Respond; Failure to Respond; Appeals
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Requires the Tax Appeal Court to preclude documents or evidence not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action unless the failure was due to reasonable cause. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 1:00PM; Conference Room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2487 |
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SB3177 SD1
Taxation Board of Review; Chairperson.
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2488 |
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SB3178
Department of Taxation; Senior Software Developers; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Permanently exempts senior software developers in the Department of Taxation from civil service. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB2489 |
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SB3179
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Report
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the department. |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB2490 |
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SB3180
Commercial Driver's Licenses Violations; Federal Penalties; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Amends sections 286-234 and 286-249, HRS, to adopt federal penalties for commercial driver's license violations. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB2491 |
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SB3181
Commercial Driver's Licenses; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Revises sections 286-239 and 286-240, HRS, to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to alcohol and drug violations. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB2492 |
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SB3182
Commercial Driver's License; Restrictions
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Creates two new commercial driver's license (CDL) restrictions. The "R" restriction is for drivers who pass the skills test on Lanai or Molokai and are limited to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) on those islands only. The "Q" restriction is for CDL holders who pass the skills test with a CMV that is 18,000 pounds or less gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB2493 |
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SB3183 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage Based Road User Fee; County Mileage-Based Road User Fee
RELATING TO ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $50 until 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 224. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB2494 |
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SB3184 SD1
DLE; Emergency Procurement Pilot Program; Public Property; Repairs; Equipment Failures; Government Services; Reports
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a three-year pilot program that allows the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct emergency procurement in certain districts under certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2495 |
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SB3185 SD1
Methods of Source Selection; Alternative Procurement; and Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends chapter 103D, HRS, to add to part III a new section allowing an alternative procurement method when the federal government provides for or approves the alternative procurement method, and the head of the purchasing agency makes a written determination that it is neither practicable nor advantageous to use the existing statutory procurement methods. Amends sections 103D-102(b)(4) and 103D-102(b)(4)(L), HRS, to exempt certain construction procurement from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code when it is neither practicable nor advantageous to the State. Amends section 103D-301, HRS, methods of source selection, to add the alternative procurement method. Amends section 103D-405, HRS, to allow the Chief Procurement Officer to provide a waiver for certain outside contractors that participated in the development of a solicitation package that would otherwise be precluded from bidding on or receiving a contract. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2496 |
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SB3186
Pupil Transportation Safety
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow the exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for the school bus services, which may not meet school bus regulations but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, with the Department of Education providing Department of Education adult staff chaperone escorts of students while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
HB2497 |
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SB3187
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2498 |
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SB3188
University of Hawaii; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the repeal and reenactment in Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to maintain the authority of the President of the University of Hawaii to act as the University of Hawaiiꞌs chief procurement officer. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HRE/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/GVO, WAM |
HB2499 |
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SB3189 SD1
UH; Conference Center; Revolving Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund for conference center programs conducted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2500 |
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SB3190 SD1
UH; Workers' Compensation; Reporting Requirements; Repeal
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
HB2501 |
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SB3191 SD1 HD2 CD1
UH; Technology Transfer; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Permanently authorizes the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interest and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB2502 |
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SB3192 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; Innovation and Commercialization; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Makes permanent the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
HB2503 |
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SB3193
Cigarette Tax; Cancer Research Special Fund
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Increases the cigarette tax and amends the cigarette tax disposition of revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii cancer research special fund. |
(S)
1/26/2024- Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
HB2504 |
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SB3194 SD2 HD1
PUC; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission, should the Public Utilities Commission determine through an investigatory docket that retail wheeling is in the public interest. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/4/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
EEP, CPC |
HB2098 |
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SB3195 SD2 HD1
Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Producer; Public Land Leases; Direct Negotiation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Expands the definition of "renewable energy producer" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands by direct negotiation to renewable energy producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2020 |
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SB3196 SD1
Firearms; Assault Pistols; Assault Weapon Attachments; .50 Caliber Rifles; Magazine Capacity; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki |
JHA |
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SB3197 SD1
Stadium Authority; Stadium Facility; Convention Center Facility; Billboards; Advertising; Exemption; Naming Rights
RELATING TO ADVERTISING.
Exempts billboards and outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Stadium Authority within the stadium facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Hawaii Tourism Authority in or on the Convention Center facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the Convention Center facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices for the stadium facility and the Convention Center facility from regulation by the counties, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility and Convention Center facility. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Inouye |
EET, CPN |
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SB3198 SD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Civil Air Patrol; Civilian Auxiliary Aviation Services; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the civil air patrol. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
PSM, WAM |
HB2241 |
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SB3199
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB3200
DOH; Smoking; Smoking Sensor; Rebate Program; Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Establishes under the Department of Health a Smoking Sensor Rebate Program, which offers a rebate for installation of smoking sensors to detect smoking within smoking-prohibited areas. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
FUKUNAGA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS, Ihara |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB2276 |
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SB3201
Department of Health; Multifamily Housing; Accessibility; Modifications; Grant Program; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.
Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
HB2571 |
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SB3202 SD2 HD1 CD1
Counties; Zoning; Accessory Dwelling Units; Urban District; Subdivision; Consolidation; Resubdivision; Parcels; Residentially Zoned Lots; Impact Fees Assessment; Calculation
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Part I: Requires the counties, no later than 12/31/2026, to adopt or amend an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain restrictions, on all residentially zoned lots. Prohibits private covenants for residentially zoned lots within an urban district from limiting the number of accessory dwelling units below the amount allowed pursuant to State law or the long-term rental of residential units. Part II: Requires any administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision for certain parcels to be vested in the director of the county agency responsible for land use or another county officer. Part III: Amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
HB1630 |
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SB3203
Sunshine Law; Legislative Intent; Boards; Definitions; Permitted Interactions; Limited Meetings; Board Packets; Minutes; Exceptions
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS.
Enables boards to operate more effectively by amending sections of the Sunshine Law pertaining to the declaration of policy and intent, permitted interactions of members, limited meetings, executive meetings, exceptions, board packets, and minutes. Amends the definition of the term "meeting". |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3204
Condominiums; Retaliation; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN, JDC |
HB2701 |
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SB3205
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for condominium associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires condominium association board members to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the Ombudsman. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2680 |
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SB3206
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman’s Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATED TO HOUSING.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2681 |
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SB3207 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Superintendent; Salary Cap
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Removes the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB3208
RCUH; UH; Purpose; Powers; Exemptions; Contracts for Services
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract with the Research Corporation when the University determines that other various agencies cannot more effectively or efficiently accomplish certain research and training activities. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations. Limits the scope of the special account the Research Corporation is authorized to establish. Requires revolving accounts to follow University of Hawaii Administrative Procedure 12.204. Limits internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation that use University intramural and extramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM/JDC. |
KIM, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, Kidani, Wakai |
HRE, WAM/JDC |
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SB3209 SD1
UH; College of Education; Expanded Teacher Cohort Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Education for the establishment of seven full-time equivalent (7.0 FTE) positions and additional program costs for the expanded teacher cohort program to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3210
School Bus Contracts; Licensing
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires Department of Education school bus contracts to include provisions that require contractors to prioritize the use of motor vehicles that do not require those drivers to hold a commercial driver's license. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2280 |
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SB3211
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Landlord Obligations; Locks
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease period of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy. |
(S)
2/20/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN |
HB2094 |
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SB3212
DOT; Public Lands; Real Property; Acquisition; Disposition
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to acquire any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use; own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property acquired; and acquire by condemnation real property for immediate or future use. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude lands to which the Department of Transportation holds title. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to directly acquire any real property for its purposes. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA/WTL, WAM. |
KANUHA |
TCA/WTL, WAM |
HB1932 |
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SB3213
DHHL; Transient Accommodations Tax; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires one per cent of the transient accommodations tax be allocated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purposes of building affordable housing for individuals on the DHHL waiting list. |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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SB3214
CIP; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB3215
High Deductible Health Plans; Health Savings Accounts; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes the issuance of employer-sponsored high deductible health plans under certain conditions. Requires maintenance of health savings accounts in conjunction with high deductible health plans. Specifies that employers and insurers that buy or sell high deductible health plans remain subject to the Prepaid Health Care Act. Repeals 06/30/2029. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
FUKUNAGA |
LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB3216
Dangerous Weapons; Butterfly Knives; Exemption; Cultural Practitioners; Martial Arts
RELATING TO DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
Exempts cultural practitioners of martial arts from the prohibition of and penalty against butterfly knives; provided that evidence of instructor certification is provided. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
AQUINO |
PSM, JDC |
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SB3217
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Base Composite Monthly Contributions; Adjustment
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund base composite monthly contribution to be adjusted annually beginning 1/1/2025 by increasing the contribution in effect on 1/1/2024 by 5.2 per cent, and thereafter based on the changes in Medicare part B premiums for the previous plan year. |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
AQUINO |
LGO, FIN |
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SB3218 SD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
TCA, WAM |
HB2715 |
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SB3219
HLRB; Public Employment; Orientation; Complaint
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Allows a newly hired public employee to file a complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board if the employee is not provided, within 20 calendar days of being hired, a general orientation on the employee's benefits and rights, or if the exclusive representative who represents the employee is not permitted to attend and present information at the employee's general orientation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
AQUINO |
LBT, JDC |
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SB3220 SD2 HD2 CD1
PUC; DOT; Motor Carrier Law; Enforcement; Transfer
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Transfers the enforcement of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO |
CPC, FIN |
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SB3221
Gift Reporting; Standards of Conduct; State Ethics Commission; Legislators
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Decreases the gift value amount required for legislators, employees, and their spouses and dependent children to file a gifts disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB3222
Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act; Meetings; Notice; Address; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Repeals the requirement that a corporation's list of members entitled to notice of a meeting include the members' addresses. |
(S)
2/20/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
IHARA |
CPN |
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SB3223
Legislative Vacancies; Appointment; Governor; Rank Choice Voting Method
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Allows vacancies in the Senate and House of Representatives to be filled by an appointee without selection by the Governor from a list of three prospective appointees if the appointee was selected by the political party by unanimous vote using the rank choice voting method. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB3224
Adult Residential Care Homes; Department of Human Services; Medicaid; Med-QUEST; State Supplemental Payments; Adult Foster Homes; Adult Day Programs; Adult Day Care Centers; Adult Day Health Centers; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $767. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $875. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for adult day care centers and adult day health centers not exceed $63.06 and $87.21 per diem, respectively. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM |
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SB3225
DLIR; DOE; Healthcare Workforce Development; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support healthcare workforce development programs, specifically the public high school healthcare workforce certificate program and glidepath program for certified nurse aides. Requires these appropriations to be matched using a state-to-private-funds ratio of 3:1. Appropriates moneys to renovate and equip certain public high school classrooms to be used for healthcare training. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
HB1827 |
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SB3226 SD1 HD1
Administrative Procedure; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2656 |
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SB3227
Housing; Zoning; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions; Medical Institutions; Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Allows religious, educational, and medical institutions to build residential units on lands zoned for residential or commercial use within the urban state land use district, under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB2212 |
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SB3228
AG; DOH; DHS; Reorganization; Environmental Protection; Public Health; Health Delivery Services; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires the Office of the Attorney General to identify all administrative rules, statutory provisions, accounts, special funds, and other legal provisions that require amendment to redesignate the Department of Health as the Department of Environmental Protection and Public Health and transfer responsibility for certain health delivery services from the Department of Health to the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC/HHS, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
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SB3229 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Working Group; Risk Transfer Market Mechanisms; Report; Additional Living Expenses Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3230 SD1
Insurance Division; DCCA; UH; Insurance; Ratemaking; Regulations; Physical Risk Model; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Makes an appropriation for the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to procure expertise and develop a physical risk model to assess risk in the State for insurance ratemaking and regulatory purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB3231
HHFDC; B+F; Lahaina Bank; Financial Institution; Lahaina Community Preservation Fund; Distressed Property Program; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAHAINA BANK.
Establishes the Lahaina Bank and Lahaina Community Preservation Fund. Directs the Lahaina Bank to administer the Lahaina Community Preservation Fund. Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish and operate an interim purchase program for distressed properties encumbered by problematic mortgages, insurance short-falls, and other issues caused by the August 2023 Lahaina fire and that require an owner to sell their distressed property until the Lahaina Bank is operational. Authorizes the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance to issue general obligation bonds, the proceeds of which shall be deposited with the Lahaina Bank. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN/HOU/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN/HOU/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB3232
Department of Education; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2572 |
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SB3233
Professional Land Surveyors; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS.
Establishes a statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint cannot be made. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB2148 |
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SB3234 SD1 HD2
Property Insurance; HHRF; HPIA; Condominiums; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Amends the laws relating to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association by: imposing a different transient accommodation tax rate for transient vacation rentals, a property insurance surcharge on conveyance tax, and a temporary property insurance stabilization fee on real property transactions to capitalize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; expanding the statutory authorization for the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to issue property insurance for certain condominiums and amending the designated geographic area eligible for coverage to specifically include lava zones 1 and 2; mandating that the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association be insurers of last resort; requiring Hawaii Property Insurance Association member insurers and licensed property and casualty insurers to recoup assessment costs paid into the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund through a surcharge on premiums; requiring coverage limits and deductibles and fund capitalization amounts for licensed property and casualty insurers to be established in a plan of operation for the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, subject to approval by the Insurance Commissioner; and reinstating the special mortgage recording fee to capitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. Appropriates moneys as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates bond revenues as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 791). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
CPC, FIN |
HB2686 |
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SB3235 SD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Solar Hui Program; Solar Hui Investment Fund; Loans; Solar Energy Systems; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes the Solar Hui Program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest into a Solar Hui Investment Fund to provide loans to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the Solar Hui Program Fund Manager position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
HB2685 |
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SB3236 HD1 CD1
Land Trust Act; Beneficial Designation
RELATING TO THE LAND TRUST ACT.
Clarifies that if no personal property designation appears in a recorded instrument, the interests of the beneficiaries shall be real property. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3237 SD2 HD2
DOA; Invasive Species; Pests; Taxa; Control and Eradication; Quarantine; Plant Nursery Licensing; Noxious Weeds
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests, and periodically update taxa designated as pests, for control or eradication and develop and implement a control or eradication program for each designated pest but, if the Department fails to do so, authorizes the applicable county to develop or implement the program. Establishes a plant nursery licensing program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Prohibits the import of any material infested or infected with a pest or that is a pest unless imported under an appropriate permit or compliance agreement and amends the Department of Agriculture's authority to impose other limits on imports and transportation. Amends the method by which the Board of Agriculture makes and updates noxious weed designations and clarifies responsibilities for the control or eradication of noxious weeds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2758 |
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SB3238
Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides an aquaculture investment tax credit for investments into a qualified aquaculture business. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3239 SD2 HD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Medical Debt Forgiveness; Working Group; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to establish a Medical Debt Forgiveness Working Group to study the feasibility of developing, implementing, and executing a program for the State to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt of Hawaii residents. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB3240
HSEO; Infrastructure Resiliency; Maui Infrastructure Resiliency Revolving Fund; Pilot Program; Barrel Tax
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to establish a five-year pilot program to work with other public infrastructure agencies to ensure rebuilt Maui infrastructure is more resilient, provide for resiliency hubs at critical emergency infrastructure sites in Maui, and develop replicable models for other communities. Establishes the Maui Infrastructure Resiliency Revolving Fund to fund the five-year pilot program. Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and allocates the increase to the Maui Infrastructure Resiliency Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
LEE |
EET, WAM |
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SB3241
DOE; Plant-Based Meals; Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED MEALS.
Establishes a plant-based meals option grant program within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LEE |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3242 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOT; Road Safety; Infrastructure; Speed Limits; Schools
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or county transportation agency having jurisdiction over roads, highways, or similar infrastructure to evaluate high-risk or dangerous corridors or intersections and plan strategies for mitigation. Provides that an engineering study is not required to be considered if the Department of Transportation or any county decreases maximum speed limits within one mile of a school. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB3243 SD1 HD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Amends the prohibition against foreign nationals and foreign corporations making campaign finance contributions and expenditures. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
LEE |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3244
HI-EMA; Resilience Hubs; Natural Disaster; Revolving Fund
RELATING TO RESILIENCE HUBS.
Establishes the Resilience Hubs Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Resiliency Hubs Revolving Fund to accomplish provisions of the Resilience Hubs Program. Allots money from and renames the environmental response, energy, food security, and resilience tax into the Resiliency Hubs Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD |
PSM, WAM |
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SB3245
Disabled Veterans; Motor Vehicles; Registration; Fees; Taxes; Exemption
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Exempts qualified disabled veterans from various annual motor vehicle fees and taxes, including vehicle weight taxes and beautification fees. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB3246
University of Hawaii; Center for climate Resilient Development; Climate Change; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the school of ocean and earth science and technology within the university of Hawaii to establish and operate a center for climate resilient development. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB3247 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Interisland Shipping; Agricultural Products and Inputs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3248
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Special Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
GABBARD |
EET, WAM |
HB2044 |
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SB3249
Cash Payments; Discrimination; Public Accommodations; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CURRENCY.
Requires retail merchants to accept cash payments. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
AWA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB3250
Constitutional Amendment; Legislators; Ineligibility; Native Hawaiians (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO MAKE INCUMBENT LEGISLATORS TEMPORARILY INELIGIBLE FOR SERVICE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN POPULATION.
Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that if a United States census shows that the state Native Hawaiian population decreased by no less than 5% since the prior United States census, all state legislators in office at the time of the release of the latter census shall be ineligible to serve in any state legislative office for 1 term, which shall be the 1st term of the applicable legislative office that begins after the release of the latter census. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
AWA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3251
DHS; Workers with Disabilities; Medicaid; Buy-in Program
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO |
HHS, WAM |
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SB3252
Constitutional Amendment; Reproductive Freedom; Abortion; Contraceptives; Pregnancy Outcomes (ConAm)
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose or obtain an abortion or to choose to obtain or use contraceptives. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB3253
Adoption Assistance; Permanency Assistance; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ADOPTION ASSISTANCE.
Appropriates funds to provide additional support and resources to families receiving benefits through the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Keohokalole, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
HB2713 |
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SB3254
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds and pursuing all other funding sources. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB2539 |
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SB3255
Wildlife Control Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Feral Pigs
RELATING TO FERAL PIG CONTROL PERMITS.
Codifies certain administrative rules of the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding permits to destroy or control harmful feral pigs. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO |
WTL, JDC |
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SB3256
Government Records; UIPA; Media; Misinformation
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Requires any person responsible for news and social media reports based on government records received under Hawaii’s Uniform Information Practices Act to respond to record requests in the same manner as an agency under chapter 92F, HRS, with exceptions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KIM (Introduced by request of another party), CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Kidani, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3257
UH; One-Stop Service Centers; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the establishment of a One-Stop Student Service Center at each University of Hawaii campus with student enrollment greater than five thousand students beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. Requires that services provided by the One-Stop Student Service Center not reduce existing services or resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/6/2024- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3258 SD1
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Establishes additional requirements for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY |
WTL/CPN, WAM |
HB2279 |
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SB3259 SD1
Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards providing services at state beach parks or in the ocean. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS |
PSM, JDC |
HB2266 |
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SB3260 SD1
DOA; Produce Contracts; Local Produce; Benchmarks
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires that, by 1/1/2112, one hundred percent of the food purchased by certain state departments consist of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Requires the Department of Agriculture to consider substitutes and new technology that would assist certain state departments to meet the benchmarks on purchasing fresh local agricultural products and local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
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SB3261
Department of Agriculture; Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies under certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3262
Veterinarians; Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine; Scholarships; Loan Repayment; John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Renames the John A. Burns School of Medicine special fund as the physician and veterinarian special fund. Expands the authorized uses of the special fund to include providing loan repayments to veterinarians and scholarships for students attending a veterinary college; provided that the recipient commits to work in the State for a period of time determined by the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine. Requires the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to establish a loan repayment and scholarship program. Assesses a fee on persons obtaining or renewing a veterinarian license. Provides for the deposit of the fee into the physician and veterinarian special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the physician and veterinarian special fund. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN/HRE, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura |
CPN/HRE, WAM |
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SB3263
DHS; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB3264
Manufacturers; Electronic Devices; Recycling
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, CPN/JDC. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Elefante, Gabbard |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB2640 |
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SB3265 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Film Advisory Council; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Position; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FILM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Advisory Council. Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to: (1) Clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification; (2) Expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms; and (3) Expand the definition of "qualified production costs" to include certain costs associated with products created by Hawaii businesses for use in a production and contracting and licensing of Hawaii-originated music for on-camera use or post-production. Establishes and appropriates funds for a film industry development liaison within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB3266 SD1
DOT; DLNR; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
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SB3267
DHHL; Veterans' Facilities; Co-Management
RELATING TO VETERANS' FACILITIES.
Requires any state-funded facility built on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands land to be managed and operated by veterans or a veteran-run organization. Prohibits the co-management of any veterans' facility or state-funded facility utilized for veterans. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to PSM/HWN, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3268
Subsistence Fishing; Gear Restrictions
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from establishing restrictions on the type of gear used for subsistence fishing. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI |
WTL, JDC |
HB1948 |
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SB3269
Hawaiian Language; DOE; Graduation Requirements
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM. |
FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE |
EDU/HWN, WAM |
HB1794 |
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SB3270
Richard Buffalo Keaulana Day
RELATING TO RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
Designates September 2nd of each year as "Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day". |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA. |
FEVELLA |
TCA |
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SB3271
DLIR; DOE; Construction Trades Workforce Development Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
HB2575 |
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SB3272
Insurance; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Notice; Certified Mail
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires insurance providers to give written notice of policy cancellations or nonrenewal through certified mail. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB3273
Climate Change; Vehicle Miles Traveled; Report; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop strategies for vehicle miles traveled reduction in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB3274 SD1
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3275
Taxation; Alcohol; Liquor Tax
RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF LIQUOR.
Increases the liquor tax and adjusts it for future inflation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
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SB3276
Taxes; Rental Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO THE RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX.
Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN/TCA, WAM |
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SB3277
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Eviction; Public Benefit Eligibility
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Prohibits a determination of ineligibility for tenant applicants for any program under the Hawaii Public Housing Authority law due to an eviction unless a writ of possession was issued and served as a result of the proceeding. |
(S)
2/8/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
HOU, JDC |
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SB3278
Medical Cannabis; Registration; Out-of-state patients; Caregivers; Medical Cannabis Dispensary System
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Amends state laws governing medical use of cannabis and the medical cannabis dispensary system. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3279 SD1 HD2 CD1
OWR; State of Well-Being Project; Tier 1 and Tier 2 Mental Health Support Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Makes appropriations to implement the State of Well-Being Project including for the establishment of six full-time equivalent mental health specialist positions within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB3280
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Personal Exemption; Standard Deduction; Cost-of-Living Adjustment; Earned Income Tax Credit; Amount
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets and personal exemption and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2024. Adjusts annually for tax years beginning after 12/31/2024, the income tax brackets and personal exemption, and standard deduction amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment factor. Amends the taxable income brackets and income tax rates for each filing status for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Defines "cost-of-living adjustment factor". |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO |
WAM |
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SB3281 SD2 HD1
State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History; State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History; Report; Standards and Conditions for Receipt of Funds; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Requires that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History boards of directors each include two ex officio, nonvoting members, to be selected by the comptroller. Requires the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Establishes standards and conditions that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History must meet to receive state funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kahaloa voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
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SB3282 SD2
DBEDT; HSEO; Energy Division; Chief Energy Administrator; Repeal; Transfer; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Renames the Hawaii State Energy Office as the Energy Division and makes it a division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Renames the Chief Energy Officer as the Chief Energy Administrator. Clarifies the duties of the Energy Division. Transfers functions. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes an appropriation. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB3283
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Coordinator; Salary
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Lowers the salary of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Coordinator to be 100% of the salary of the Deputy Director of Human Resources Development, rather than 100% of the salary of the Director of Human Resources Development, effective 12/1/2024. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO |
PSM, WAM |
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SB3284
Department of Health; Safe Drinking Water; Emergency Measures
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB2095 |
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SB3285 SD1 HD1
PUC; Gas Utility; Electric Utility; Sale; Approval; Non-investor-owned Utilities; Alternative Bids; Public Utility Receiver
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving the sale of a gas utility, or electric utility, in whole or in part, to a private entity, unless the utility being offered for sale demonstrates that it solicited competitive offers from an entity operating under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership model, and notes whether or not non-investor-owned entities submitted acceptable bids, in any application to the PUC requesting authorization for a sale of the utility. Authorizes the PUC to establish a procedure for consideration of alternative bids if there is a sale of a gas or electric utility. Specifies that the appointment of a receiver for a distressed utility applies to all public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
HASHIMOTO |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2615 |
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SB3286
DHS; Senior Citizen Discount; Study; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB3287 SD2
Towing Companies; Fees
RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Allows a towing company or parking management company to charge a fee for the placement or removal of vehicle immobilization devices. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property, or a towing company or parking management company that charges fees for the placement or removal of vehicle immobilization devices, to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and shall not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
FEVELLA |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3288
Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Definition; Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a definition for "premium cigar" that is distinct from a "large cigar" and adds a definition for "characterizing flavor" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2741 |
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SB3289 SD1 HD1
Estate Tax; Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Marital Deduction; Transferred Property; Taxable Amount; Immediate Family Members
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Amends the state generation-skipping transfer tax law to provide that a transfer to any immediate family member shall not be considered a distribution to a skip person, as defined in section 2613 of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/9/2024- Recommitted to FIN with none voting no and none excused. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2652 |
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SB3290 SD2 HD1 CD1
DCAB; DOH; ASL; Working Group; Interpreters; Interpretation Services; Report
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to convene a working group to study the state of American Sign Language interpretation services in Hawaii. Requires a report to the Legislature, with the assistance of the Department of Health. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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SB3291
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Medical Cannabis Products; Dispensaries; On-Premises Dispensing; In-Vehicle Receipt; Rules
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to allow dispensaries to dispense cannabis or manufactured cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers of qualifying patients outside of the dispensary's retail store building but on the dispensary's premises. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, including rules for dispensing to a qualifying patient or primary caregiver of a qualifying patient who takes delivery while in a motor vehicle on the dispensary's premises. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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SB3292
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center of Hawaii
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 7/1/2024, increases the cigarette tax rate and amends the disposition of the cigarette tax revenues by increasing the amount allocated to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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SB3293
Wages and Hours; Employees on Public Works; Exception
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES ON PUBLIC WORKS.
Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KIM, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
HB2678 |
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SB3294
Land Use Districts; Agricultural Districts; Minimum Level of Agricultural Production
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Amends the authorized activities and uses in agricultural districts to prohibit roadside stands from displaying and selling value-added products and establish a minimum percentage of agricultural products that must be produced on the property in order to be offered for sale at certain retail agricultural-based commercial operations. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN/WTL/EET, JDC. |
KIM |
AEN/WTL/EET, JDC |
HB2737 |
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SB3295
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB3296 SD1
DHRD; Remote Work Study; Program; Action Plan; Position; Establishment; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
HB2507 |
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SB3297 SD1
DHRD; Executive Branch; Workforce; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report on vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention policies in the State's Executive Branch. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Wakai |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB3298
Attorney General; State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the Attorney General to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, when the employee was acting within the scope of their employment and was not grossly negligent or wanton. Requires that, if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, that the State file a motion to be heard with the court. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB3299 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Public Employers, Scope of Negotiations; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Trust Fund; Benefits; Resolution of Disputes; Impasses
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows the public employer and exclusive representative to negotiate benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Allows the exclusive representative to fully utilize dispute resolution and impasse provisions under state law when negotiating the benefits and contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Trust Fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB3300 SD1
Coastal Zone Management; Special Management Areas; Sea Level Rise Exposure Areas; Development Guidelines
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Requires county planning commissions, county councils, and designated authorities on coastal zone management to seek to minimize, where reasonable, any risk to development from sea level rise and other coastal hazards. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB3301
UH; CTAHR; Agriculture Education Coordinator Position; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an appropriation for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3302 SD1
Agriculture; Farmers; Ranchers; Fishers; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for qualified expenses of eligible farmers, ranchers, and fishers. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3303 SD2
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the label of a consumer package of processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16 |
GABBARD |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
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SB3304
DOA; Leeward Community College; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agricultural and Human Resources; Farm Succession Pilot Program; Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under the Leeward Community College. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB3305 HD2 CD1
Public Charter Schools; Prekindergarten Programs; Statutory Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all public charter schools that exclusively offer prekindergarten programs to adhere to the public charter school law, with certain exceptions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Kim, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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SB3306
State and County Contractors; Election Campaigns
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits state and county contractors from participating in election campaign activities including canvassing, sign holding, and other volunteer support for a candidate or noncandidate committee. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB3307 SD1
OIP; Public Agency Meetings; Sunshine Law; Representatives of the News Media; Exemption
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Authorizes representatives of the news media to be allowed to attend executive meetings held by a board under section 92-4, HRS. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3308
State Seal; Modern Hawaiian Orthography
RELATING TO THE STATE SEAL.
Requires the use of modern Hawaiian orthography, including the kahako and ?okina, on the state seal. Provides that valid representations of the seal created before this Act shall remain valid. |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
HWN, WAM |
HB2772 |
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SB3309
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Vehicle Charging System Funding Program; Electrical Vehicle System Rebate Program; Clean Energy
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA/EET, CPN/WAM. |
KANUHA |
TCA/EET, CPN/WAM |
HB2616 |
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SB3310
CIP 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB3311
Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for public accommodations to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA |
CPN/HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB3312 SD1 HD2 CD1
Official State Gesture; Shaka; SFCA; Work of Art
RELATING TO STATE GESTURE.
Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to develop a public work of art related to the shaka and its history to be displayed in a prominent location in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim |
CAI, JHA |
HB2736 |
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SB3313
DLE; Salaries; Salary Schedules; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to increase the salary schedules of deputy sheriffs within the Department of Law Enforcement. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Kim |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB2598 |
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SB3314
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires that if parking is to be included in any new state building construction, the design provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services 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. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
WAKAI |
GVO/EET, WAM |
HB1829 |
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SB3315
DOA; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
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. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks. |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3316 SD1
DOA; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and 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. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 16 |
RHOADS |
AGR, CPC |
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SB3317 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii; Community College System
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT/HRE, WAM |
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SB3318
DOH; District Court Jail Diversion Program; Mental Illness
RELATING TO JAIL DIVERSION.
Requires the Department of Health, for all eligible participants in the District Court Jail Diversion Program, to conduct an initial screening for possible serious mental illness; a mental health assessment for all eligible participants indicated as possibly having a serious mental illness by the initial screening; and a validated risk needs assessment for all eligible participants indicated as possibly having a serious mental illness by the mental health assessment. Requires the Department of Health to determine for each eligible participant whether the criteria for further evaluation and possible emergency hospitalization have been met and, if satisfied, follow the applicable statutory procedures. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB3319
Governor; State Departments and Agencies; Schools; Public Administration; State Holidays; Reconciliation Day
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the seventeenth day in January of each year as Reconciliation Day. Establishes Reconciliation Day as a state holiday. Requires the State and its departments and agencies to recognize Reconciliation Day through educational programs, cultural events, and activities. Requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing Reconciliation Day as a day of reflection and remembrance. Requires all state offices, public schools, and other state institutions to display the Hawaiian flag at half-staff on Reconciliation Day. Repeals Good Friday as a state holiday. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA/HWN/GVO, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
TCA/HWN/GVO, WAM |
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SB3320
Food Security; Right to Garden; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Homeowners' Associations; Residential Properties
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units. |
(S)
2/20/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Richards |
CPN |
HB2190 |
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SB3321
Invasive Species; Fine Meshed Nets; Permissible
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Allows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
HB2546 |
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SB3322
Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Public Schools; Prohibition; Department of Education
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Updates and expands the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools to include prohibiting the possession and use of electronic smoking devices. Requires the Department of Education to be responsible for educating students, employees, and visitors about smoking and tobacco use prohibitions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB2676 |
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SB3323
DOA; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Agrifood and Aquaculture Summit; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN AGRIFOOD AND AQUACULTURE SUMMIT.
Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture Aquaculture and Livestock Services Support Branch to host an agrifood and aquaculture summit in Kona in 2025. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3324
DOA; UH; CTAHR; Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an appropriation to support the Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, in partnership with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB3325
UH; CTAHR; Cooperative Extension; 4-H Youth Development; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) extension agent positions to support the 4-H Youth Development Program and intergenerational programming in Kona, Hawaii County, and Lihue, Kauai County. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HRE, WAM |
HB2777 |
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SB3326 SD1
DLNR; Electric Utility Companies; Wildfire Mitigation; Fines; Hazardous Vegetation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2766 |
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SB3327 SD1 HD1
CWRM; BLNR; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Defines the public trust purposes of the commission on water resource management and requires the commission, in acting upon water use permit applications, to prioritize applications for public trust purposes. Allows the commission to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the commission and establishes the position of executive director of the commission. Amends the composition of the commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB3328 SD1 HD1
DOE; SFA; School Facilities; Real Estate Development; School Operations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies the Department of Education's authority to oversee public education facilities and real estate development. Establishes the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and the Office of School Operations and Services. Repeals the School Facilities Authority. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Repeals the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and Office of School Operations and Services on 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Matayoshi voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, LGO, WAL, FIN |
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SB3329 SD1 HD1
Little Fire Ants; Mandatory Seller Disclosure; Real Property Transactions
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Requires the disclosure of any little fire ant infestation as part of any sale of residential real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/28/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai |
AGR, CPC |
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SB3330
Candor Process; Open Discussions; Adverse Health Care Incidents; Health Care Providers; Health Care Facilities; Confidentiality
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a candor process through which patients and their families, health care providers, and health care facilities can engage in open communication about how an adverse care health incident occurred, how it will be prevented in the future, and what compensation, if any, will be offered to the patient or their family. Establishes notice and confidentiality requirements for open discussions. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. |
KIM |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
HB2775 |
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SB3331
Housing; Landlord-tenant Code; Remedies; Notice; Failure to Pay Rent; Mediation; Wildfires; Governor Notice; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes an alternative process for the termination of the rental agreement that involves mediation. Requires the Governor to notify the Chief Justice, Legislature, and Revisor of Statutes when the final wildfire proclamation will expire. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Kidani |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2742 |
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SB3332 SD2 HD1
Failure to Pay Rent; Wildfires; Emergency Proclamations; Summary Possession ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Delays filing an action for summary possession for certain tenancies affected by the eviction moratorium contained in certain emergency proclamations issued by the Governor. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Kidani |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB2642 |
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SB3333
Affordable Rental Housing; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Ohana Dwelling Units; School Impact Fee; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, and certain affordable rental housing projects developed pursuant to a county ordinance from school impact fees. Effective 6/30/2024. Sunsets 7/1/2026. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, KIM, Kidani |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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SB3334
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT.
Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and timeframe for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN, JDC |
HB2213 |
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SB3335 SD2 HD2
DCCA; DOH; DOA; Department of Taxation; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority; Cannabis and Hemp Control Board; Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses and clarifies existing traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes the Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/22/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, M. Mizuno, Sayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aiu, Alcos, Chun, Garcia, Garrett, Hashem, Ichiyama, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Onishi, Pierick, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Ward, Woodson voting no (23) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Kim |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB2600 |
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SB3336 SD1
OHA; Public Land Trust Information System; Public Land Trust Working Group; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the retention of third party professionals with the necessary financial, accounting, and land inventory expertise to evaluate and address the completeness and accuracy of the public land trust information system, so that the Public Land Trust Working Group can complete its objectives pursuant to Act 226, Session Laws of 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kidani |
HWN, WAM |
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SB3337
DCCA; Appraisal Management Companies; Registration Program; Reestablishment; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Reestablishes the appraisal management company registration program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Clarifies that chapter 466L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed. Applies registration requirements retroactively to 6/30/2023. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
2/7/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN, WAM |
HB2641 |
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SB3338 SD1
Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a WAI policy coordinator and other positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Awa, Elefante, Inouye, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB2690 |
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SB3339
Red Hill WAI; Red Hill Remediation Authority; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund
RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund. |
(S)
2/9/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Elefante, Kidani, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB2691 |
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SB3340 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Beef Cattle Interisland Ocean Transportation Study; Livestock; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Lee, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3341
DOH; Upcycled Mobile Dishwashing System; Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REUSABLES.
Establishes the Upcycled Mobile Dishwashing System Pilot Program within the Department of Health. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes two full-time positions within the Department of Health. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/14/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
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SB3342
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-Off; Free-Roaming Cats; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a spay and neuter special fund and an advisory committee for the special fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the spay and neuter special fund. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3343
Apiary; Beekeepers; Bees
RELATING TO APIARY PROGRAMS.
Requires beekeepers to adhere to certain industry standards and best management practice in the keeping of bees. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani |
AEN, CPN |
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SB3344 SD2 HD2
DCCA; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation; Public Utilities Commission; Catastrophic Wildfire; Working Group; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires the Corporation's board to report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
HB2700 |
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SB3345 SD1
Estate Tax; DOTAX; Exclusion Amount; Deduction; Family Businesses
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Conforms Hawaii estate tax laws to the operative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the burden on taxpayers and increase efficiencies in the Department of Taxation's monitoring and auditing of estate tax returns. Establishes an estate tax deduction for the value of closely held business interests that will help ensure that locally-owned family businesses can continue to contribute to the Hawaii economy and assist families to retain the ownership interest in their family businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB2653 |
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SB3346
DOE; Bullying Procedures; Dissemination of Information
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
HB2675 |
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SB3347
State of Hawaii Museum of Natural, Indigenous, and Cultural History; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes requirements for the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural, Indigenous, and Cultural History to meet in order to receive state funds. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB3348 SD1
Transportation; Director of Finance; Vehicle Registration
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the director of finance to develop means to identify additional data about vehicle registration. Requires data collected to be included in the registration database. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB3349 SD1
AG; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Repeal; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of the Attorney General for administrative purposes only. Repeals the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB3350 SD1 HD1
Public Officials; Judicial Appointees; Ethics; Salaries; Disclosures
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
Requires appointees for judicial vacancies to file certain disclosures with the State Ethics Commission, under certain conditions. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider the deterrence of bribery and corruption when making its salary recommendations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
LEE |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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SB3351 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Due Process; Equal Protection; Discrimination (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3352
CIP; 22nd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 22nd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAM |
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SB3353
Elections; Residency; Rebuttable Presumption; Prolonged Absence
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person established a new residence in a place if that person has been absent for a prolonged period of time during which the person has only been in one place. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
HB2560 |
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SB3354
CIP; Kawehewehe Beach; Fort DeRussy Beach; Waikiki Beach; Public Access Route ($)
RELATING TO KAWEHEWEHE BEACH.
Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project to plan, design, and reconstruct a public access route between Fort DeRussy Beach and Waikiki Beach. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WTL, WAM |
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SB3355
DLE; DLNR; DOCARE; Employees; Transfer
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Transfers the functions of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to the Department of Law Enforcement. Increases the number of deputy directors appointed by the Director of Law Enforcement. Transfers personnel within the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to the Department of Law Enforcement. Takes effect 1/1/2025. |
(S)
2/12/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
PSM/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB3356
CIP; 19th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 19th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
WAM |
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SB3357 SD1
DAGS; Renewable Energy; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy; Reports
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to prepare reports assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at state facilities. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Assigns priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai |
GVO/EET, WAM |
HB2738 |
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SB3358
DOA; Molokai; Bovine Tuberculosis; Indemnification; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to indemnify Molokai ranchers whose herds were affected by the bovine tuberculosis outbreak and have not received indemnification from other sources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3359
CIP; 7th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB3360 SD1 HD1
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Locally Sourced, Firm Renewable Energy; Renewable Feedstock; Credit Period
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Amends the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit by establishing an additional credit for renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, produced from renewable feedstock locally grown or recycled in the State; amending the amount of the credit that is claimable per taxpayer; amending the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions level of a renewable fuel to be eligible for the tax credit; and making taxpayers who previously claimed the credit eligible for the credit during a certain credit period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2). |
DECOITE |
EEP, FIN |
HB2767 |
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SB3361 HD1
Renewable Fuel; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Oilseed Cover Crops
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Includes oilseed cover crops in the Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program established by Act 312, SLH 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4). |
DECOITE |
AGR, FIN |
HB2768 |
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SB3362 SD1
Permanent Staff Positions of the Legislature; Interim Assignment; Temporary Transfer; Executive and Judicial Branch Agencies
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
Authorizes the temporary assignment of permanent legislative staff during the interim to executive or judicial branch agencies. Establishes that while on temporary assignment, the temporarily assigned employee is still considered an employee of the Legislature and exempt from civil service. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
LMG, FIN |
HB2714 |
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SB3363 SD2 HD1
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act; Waiting List; Successors
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Land's waiting list for any residential, agricultural or pastoral tract may be designated for transfer to a successor if the living beneficiary dies before receiving an offer for a tract; provided that the successor shall be native Hawaiian, as that term is defined in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 4/14/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souza voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB3364 SD2 HD2 CD1
HTA; Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism; Strategic Tourism Management Plan; Administrative Supervision of Boards and Commission
RELATING TO DESTINATION MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop destination management action plans for each county and to perform specific actions in each plan. Expands the powers and duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from administrative supervision of boards and commissions. Requires the strategic tourism management plan to include statewide destination management and regenerative tourism efforts and programs. Renames the tourism marketing plan as the strategic tourism management plan. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2024- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
TOU, JHA, FIN |
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SB3365 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOA; Plant Care Components; Filter Socks; Fumigation; Heat Treatment; Restrictions; Fees
RELATING TO PLANT CARE COMPONENTS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments performed on wood chips, compost, and filter socks. Places certain restrictions on the distribution or transportation of plant care components without prior treatment certification from the Department. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB3366
Boards; DBEDT; DLIR; UH; BOE; BOR; DOE
RELATING TO OVERSIGHT OF EDUCATION.
Adds the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Labor and Industrial Relations; and the President of the University of Hawaii to the Board of Education of the Department of Education. Adds the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Labor and Industrial Relations; and the Superintendent of Education to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB3367
War Memorial Hall; Construction; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HONORING VETERANS.
Authorizes the issuance of $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purpose of assisting the Korean War Foundation, Inc., with the acquisition of land and the planning, design, and construction of a war memorial hall within the Aiea (Rainbow) Bay State Recreation Area. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB3368
Department of Education; Teachers Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Richards, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2605 |
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SB3369
Cesspool Conversion; Mandate; Exemption
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Allows the Director of Health to grant an exemption from the requirement to upgrade, convert, or connect a cesspool if the State is unable to present evidence that the cesspool is affecting the State's drinking water supply or recreational waters. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI |
HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB3370 SD1
DHRD; Internship Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Resources Development to establish permanent full-time equivalent Human Resources Specialist V Positions and to fund the operating, equipment, supplies, promotional materials, marketing, advertising, training, and travel costs to implement and manage the Intern Glide Path Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
LBT, WAM |
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SB3371 SD2
DHRD; Teleworking; Telework Monitoring System; Pilot; Report; Positions; Training; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO TELEWORKING.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the telework policies of the Executive Branch. Establishes requirements for a pilot telework monitoring system to assess the productivity of telework employees. Appropriates funds to develop, implement, and administer the pilot telework monitoring system and to establish positions. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MORIWAKI |
LGO, FIN |
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SB3372
Kratom; Kratom Products; Labeling; Penalties; Sale to Minors Prohibited
RELATING TO KRATOM.
Establishes certain disclosure and labelling requirements for food, products, and dietary supplements containing kratom. Prohibits the distribution and sale of kratom products to minors. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Takes effect 1/1/2025. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB3373
DOE; Campbell High School; Baseball Field; Name; Loke Huddy
RELATING TO JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL.
Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to rename the James Campbell baseball field as the Loke Huddy Baseball Field. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3374
Fireworks; General Prohibition; Consumer Fireworks Exempted
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to PSM/TCA, CPN/JDC. |
FEVELLA |
PSM/TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB3375 SD1
UH; CTAHR; DLNR; Central Oahu Wildfire Plan; Wildfire Prevention Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Protection Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Requires matching funds from United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Service Wildfire Defense grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, Elefante, Ihara, Kim |
HRE/PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB2729 |
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SB3376
Gambling; Gaming; Online; Poker; Sportsbook; Legalization
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for one entity to operate online poker and sportsbook betting. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates 70% of profits received by the State to certain wildfire victims with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2259 |
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SB3377
Gambling; Poker; Sportsbook; Gaming; Legalization
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for 1 poker and sportsbook gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism in a county with over 500,000 residents and that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates to the State an amount equal to 70% of profits, with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. Authorizes the State to make grants from revenue received to a nonprofit entity for the benefit of wildfire victims. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2260 |
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SB3378
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; DOT; DOE; DLNR; DOH; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources boating facilities; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB3379
Food Banks; Farm to Food Bank; Department of Agriculture Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds for food bank purchase from local farmers, to be expended by request for proposal via the Department of Agriculture. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
HB2590 |
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SB3380
Insurance; Motor Vehicles; Child Passenger Restraints; Replacement
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system damaged during a collision for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. |
(S)
1/29/2024- Referred to CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Fukunaga, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
CPN |
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SB3381 SD2
HCDA; Lahaina; Lele Community District; Board; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LAHAINA.
Establishes the Lele Community District and Board to facilitate rebuilding in Lahaina. Establishes the Lele Community Special Fund. Makes appropriations. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2) |
(H)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 |
MCKELVEY, DELA CRUZ |
WAL/JHA, FIN |
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SB3382 SD1
Wildfire Relief Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit to encourage investment in businesses affected by the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, and in redevelopment resiliency projects occurring within the Lahaina district. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
EET, WAM |
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SB3383 SD1 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Statewide Needs Assessment; Long-term Care Needs; Workforce Development; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to contract for a statewide needs assessment of the needs of the long-term care workforce for providers of home- and community-based services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3). |
MORIWAKI |
HUS, FIN |
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SB3384
Jury Duty; Juror Pay; Increase
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each actual day of attendance at court. |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, Richards, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3385
DOTAX; Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Electronic Smoking Devices; E Liquids; Health; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device of e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory. Imposes penalties. |
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1/29/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB2794 |