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HB27 HD1 SD1
State Budget
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Relating to the state budget. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 309. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB40 SD1 CD2
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Pension Accumulation Fund; Constitution; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Appropriates funds to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund and pension accumulation fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD2) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB67 HD1 SD2
UH; Windward Community College; Pu`uhonua Program; Women's Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility; Positions; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PU`UHONUA PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of full time equivalent positions for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's Pu`uhonua Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
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HB69 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; R.E.A.C.H. Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Education's Resources for Enrichment, Athletics/Academics, Culture, and Health program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATAYOSHI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran |
EDU, WAM |
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HB70 HD2 SD1
Hemp Products; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Schedule I; Cannabinoids; Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Prohibits the sale or holding, offering, and distribution of hemp products that contain cannabinoids created through isomerization. Inserts the alternative name for Delta 6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers into the list of schedule I controlled substances. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA |
HHS, JDC |
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HB74 HD1 SD2
General Excise Tax; Helicopters; Service and Maintenance Facility; Quiet Technology; Exemption; Sunset
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Establishes a temporary general excise tax exemption for amounts received from the servicing and maintenance of helicopters in an aircraft service and maintenance facility outside any Hawaii airport or from the construction of a facility that services and maintains helicopters where at least 75% of the helicopters serviced and maintained annually in the facility are equipped with quiet technology. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN, ONISHI |
TCA, WAM |
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HB110 HD1 SD1
Special Number Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
SB220 |
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HB126 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Specifies that a person convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB227 |
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HB129
Office of Elections Package; Contests; Mandatory Recounts; Procedures
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held. |
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3/7/2024- Act 001, 03/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB177 |
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HB159 HD1 SD1
Liquor Licenses; Renewal of License; Elimination of Notarization Requirement
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Exempts the notarization requirement for renewals of liquor licenses. (SD1) |
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4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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HB163 HD1 SD1
Department of Human Resources Development; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Study
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a study to review the repricing processes in section 89-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
SB1058 |
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HB183
Private Schools; Anaphylaxis Management; Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Comprehensive Action Plans; Designated School Employee and Agents; Immunity from Liability
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all private schools to develop and implement comprehensive action plans for the management of anaphylaxis in their respective schools, including administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. Establishes certain immunity from liability for designated private school employees and agents who administer auto-injectable epinephrine during emergencies. |
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1/30/2024- Re-referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD, Chun, Poepoe |
EDN, JHA |
SB1213 |
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HB193 HD1 SD1
Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EET, CPN/WAM |
SB683 |
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HB197 HD1 SD1
Refrigerant Management Program; High Global Warming Potential Refrigerants; Ozone Depletion Substances; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction; State Building Code; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Requires the Department of Health to establish a Refrigerant Management Program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the State Building Code Council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the State Building Code. Specifies that no law, rule, ordinance, or code, including the State Building Code, shall prohibit or limit the use of a refrigerant deemed acceptable under federal law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
SB503 |
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HB201 HD2 SD1
State Historic Preservation Program; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Expands the definition of "historic property" for purposes of the Historic Preservation Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ICHIYAMA, AIU, HASHIMOTO |
WTL, JDC |
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HB222 HD2 SD2
DHS; Medical Care Payments; Long-Term Supports and Services; Provider Reimbursements; Calculations; Adjustment of Method; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Adjusts the method by which the Department of Human Services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long term supports and services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MIZUNO |
HHS, WAM |
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HB224 HD2 SD2
Public Housing Tenant Upward Mobility Pilot Program; Workforce Training; HPHA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MIZUNO |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
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HB259 HD1 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Geographic Origins; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KAHALOA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
CPN |
SB747 |
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HB308 HD1 SD2
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; HDOA; Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
SB420 |
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HB313 HD1 SD2
HDOA; UH; Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program at a University of Hawaii community college, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
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HB314 HD1 SD2
Food Banks; United States Department of Agriculture; The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Office of Community Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation of food for distribution to the food banks in the State. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB335 HD2 SD1
DOE; Procurement; Exemption; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code educational materials and related training for direct student instruction in career and technical education programs within the Department of Education. (SD1) |
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3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT, PERRUSO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB340 HD2 SD1
Brother Joseph Dutton Day
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of each year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1) |
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4/19/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 778). |
MIZUNO |
TCA |
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HB346 HD2 SD2
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires that new state facilities be designed to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires that 25% of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:44PM in Conference Room 224.
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LOWEN |
TCA/EET, WAM |
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HB361 HD1 SD1
Green Jobs Youth Corps; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL, WAM |
SB87 |
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HB378 HD2 SD2
Substance Use Disorder Services Clinic Working Group; Report
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Establishes a Substance Use Disorder Services Clinic Working Group to develop recommendations to balance the needs of persons receiving treatment for substance use disorders with the needs of public safety. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
HHS, CPN |
SB983 |
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HB384 HD2 SD1
Judiciary Package; Uniform Parentage Act
RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
Enacts portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017 to replace the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB484 |
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HB406 HD2 SD2
Oahu Regional Health Care System; DOH; DOD; Strategic Plan; Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home; Transfer; Progress Report; Leahi Hospital; CIP; City and County of Honolulu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health and Oahu Regional Health Care System to develop a strategic plan for the utilization of all Oahu Regional Health Care System facilities and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Extends the deadline to assimilate the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home from the Department of Defense to the Oahu Regional Health Care System to 6/30/2024. Requires the Oahu Regional Health Care System and the Department of Defense to provide a joint progress report to the Legislature regarding construction of, and the hiring of an operator for, the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home. Appropriates funds for the capital improvement project to construct a transitional treatment and housing facility on the Leahi Hospital campus. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
BELATTI |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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HB407
Health; Short Form
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to health. |
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2/16/2024- Failed to adopt report with 4 Noes Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Marten, Matayoshi; and 6 Excused Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Pierick, Takayama, Todd. |
BELATTI |
HLT |
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HB408 HD2 SD1
DOH; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Health; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Medicaid; Certification; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to, in its discretion, certify community care foster family homes for a fourth adult who is a Medicaid recipient and has documented housing instability, if certain conditions are met. Requires the Department of Health and Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to enter into a memorandum of agreement and submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (SD1) |
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3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
BELATTI |
HHS, WAM |
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HB415 HD2 SD2
Health; Task Force on Mobility Management; DOT; Appropriations ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the task force on mobility management established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TODD, HASHIMOTO, MARTEN |
HHS/TCA, WAM |
SB101 |
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HB470 HD2 SD2
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services
RELATING TO MINORS.
Clarifies the definition of "provider" as it relates to the entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to a consenting minor to include certain organizations who are not considered child placing organizations or child caring institutions. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD2) |
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4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, JDC |
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HB473 HD1 SD1
SFCA; Creative Workforce Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Creative Workforce Grant program for the awarding of grants to eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations to support a living wage for creative workers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAM |
TCA, WAM |
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HB500 HD1 SD1
DOE; Extracurricular Activities; Workforce Readiness; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for various workforce readiness programs and opportunities. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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4/18/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 699). |
SAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB522 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability of the governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKASHIMA, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran, Kobayashi |
PSM, JDC |
SB103 |
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HB546 HD1 SD1
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Regular Meetings; Frequency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold no fewer than one regular meeting in each quarter of a calendar year. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
AIU |
HHS, WAM |
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HB547 HD1 SD2
DHS; Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program; Infant and Toddlers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program to retain the existing early child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care center settings. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi, Matayoshi |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
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HB564 HD1 SD1
DHRD; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Information Technology; Positions; Upgrades; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates moneys to establish an unspecified number of full time equivalent information technology specialist positions within the Department of Human Resources Development and upgrade information technology systems within the Department of Human Resources Development, including network upgrades; purchase and install desktop computers, workstations, and laptops; and train personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB606 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan by 7/1/2025 to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by nonprofit food distribution services. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB607 HD2 SD2
Producers; Agricultural Goods; Interisland Shipping; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship produce and agricultural goods between counties. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB609 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for costs for its meat inspection program, including the establishment of 1 full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions to perform meat inspection services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
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HB610 HD2 SD1
Farm Workforce Retention Tax Credit; Farm Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes the farm workforce retention tax credit for farm employers or owners of farm employers who employ eligible farm employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, BELATTI, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB612 HD2 SD2
Agriculture; Farmers; Ranchers; Fishers; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit to alleviate the high costs of production for farmers, ranchers, and fishers and incentivize growth in the agricultural sector in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB617 HD1 SD2
Oral Health; Task Force; Department of Health; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050 and 7/1/2051. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
SB679 |
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HB622 HD2 SD2
Prevent Suicide Hawaii Working Group; Native Hawaiians; Pacific Islanders; Farmers; Youth; LGBTQIA+; Veterans; Report
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Establishes a Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires the working group to focus on preventing suicides in the State, particularly among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, farmers, youth, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and other populations identified by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a high-risk population for suicide; implement recommendations in the Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i Task Force's interim report; and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
POEPOE |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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HB647 HD1 SD1
Alcohol; Beer; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Establishes a definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume sprits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon. Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB159 |
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HB668 HD1 SD1
Infrastructure Dedication; Affordable Housing; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Conditions the authority of a county whose population is greater than five hundred thousand to exercise state housing powers upon a county's continued compliance with provisions regarding acceptance of the dedication of infrastructure and public highways in affordable housing developments. Amends various provisions relating to the dedication of infrastructure to a county. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
HASHIMOTO, AIU, ICHIYAMA |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
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HB676 HD1 SD2 CD2
Counties; District Boundary Amendments; County Ordinances; Affordable Housing; Report
RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.
Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres but not over one hundred acres, except lands that are designated as important agricultural land or lands where the soil is classified by the Land Study Bureau's detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity class A or B if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements. Requires each county land use decision-making authority whose county adopted an ordinance to submit a report to the Legislature. (CD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HASHIMOTO, AIU |
HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB769 |
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HB678 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Development; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing program in Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study assessing the efficacy of housing credit programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HASHIMOTO, AIU |
HOU, WAM |
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HB679 HD1 SD2
Wildfires; Emergency Appropriations; HHFDC; Auditor; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit on the contracts funded by the appropriation. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Repeals general obligation bond issuance and appropriation for the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Changes the 2024-2025 general fund appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to general obligation bond funds. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). |
HASHIMOTO, AIU, KITAGAWA, ONISHI, TODD |
HOU, WAM |
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HB690 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; ADC; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii agricultural investment program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Appropriates funds for program and positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB694 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; HDOA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to support the Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, in partnership with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GATES, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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HB707 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims; State; Counties; Penalties; Public Financing; Conviction
RELATING TO FALSE CLAIMS.
Makes it a class C felony to make false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims against the government. Disqualifies a person convicted of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim from holding elected office for five years. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
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HB711 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Fraud; Disqualification; Conviction
RELATING TO FRAUD.
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person charged with fraud from holding elected office for ten years. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
SB1421 |
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HB719 HD1 SD2
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Public Records; Costs; Disclosure; Public Interest; Waiver; Office of Information Practices; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Imposes a cap on charges for the reproduction of certain government records. Waives the cost of duplication of government records provided to requestors in an electronic format. Allows agencies to withhold certain deliberative documents before a decision is made. Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating records. Provides for a waiver of fees when the public interest is served by a record's disclosure. Appropriates funds for positions in the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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HB724 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Campaign Contributions; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
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HB727 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
Disallows a ballot issue committee to donate surplus funds to a community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, or literary organization. Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Allows a candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to make contributions to another candidate in an amount of not more than $2,000 per election period. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
JHA, FIN |
SB1425 |
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HB732 HD1 SD1
Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; Campaign Spending Commission Package; Complaints; Campaign Spending Violations; Rebuttable Presumption
RELATING TO COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN SPENDING LAWS.
Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to treat a respondent's failure to explain or otherwise respond to a complaint alleging a violation of campaign spending laws as a rebuttable presumption that a violation has occurred. Provides that the respondent shall have thirty days from the mailing of the complaint to respond before the presumption arises. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
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HB824 HD2 SD1
DCR; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Corrections; Medical Release Program
RELATING TO MEDICAL RELEASE.
Creates a medical release program within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for certain ill or impaired inmates who pose a low risk to public safety. (SD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Poepoe |
PSM, JDC |
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HB837 HD1 SD2
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GARRETT, CHUN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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HB846 HD2
Education; Teachers; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Enacts the interstate teacher mobility compact to reduce the barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
1/31/2024- Re-referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
WOODSON, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Belatti, Kobayashi |
EDN, FIN |
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HB852 HD1 SD1
Enterprise Zones; Eligibility; Eligible Business Activities; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
HOLT, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
EET, WAM |
SB817 |
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HB872 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
SB1419 |
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HB908 HD2 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Amends the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the Land Conservation Fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
POEPOE, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TODD |
WTL, WAM |
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HB947 HD1 SD2
Food Manufacturer Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed, agricultural, or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
GATES, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
SB1266 |
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HB951 HD1 SD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide grants or loans to mixed-income rental projects or units qualifying individuals and families. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HOU, WAM |
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HB963 HD1 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Broadband Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
YAMASHITA |
EET, WAM |
SB829 |
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HB966 HD1
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on 1/1/2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB857 |
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HB971 HD2 SD1
Agricultural Emergency Loans; HDOA; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class "D" loans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1269 |
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HB973 HD2 SD1 CD1
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. (CD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
SB1271 |
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HB974 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Requires the grant specialist to prioritize assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food, at least some portion of which is consumed within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1272 |
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HB982 HD1 SD2 CD1
Attorney General; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT UNIT.
Amends the amount of funds within the tobacco enforcement special fund that may be carried over at the end of each fiscal year. Amends the amount of funds to be deposited to the credit of the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
SB1280 |
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HB989 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Building Renovations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation to authorize general funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
SB1287 |
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HB991 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Changes the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to an unspecified amount. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense, and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense, for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
SB1289 |
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HB994 HD1 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
SB1292 |
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HB995 HD2 SD1
Important Agricultural Lands; Adoption of County Maps; Land Use Commission; Farm Cluster Housing
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies the decision-making process for the adoption by the Land use Commission of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands. Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and employee housing on important agricultural lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB1293 |
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HB1002 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1300 |
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HB1003 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1301 |
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HB1005 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1303 |
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HB1007 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1305 |
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HB1008 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1306 |
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HB1009 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1307 |
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HB1011 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Legislative Branch ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Provides appropriations for public employment cost items of the Legislative Branch for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1309 |
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HB1012 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1310 |
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HB1035 HD1 SD1
Homeland Security; Confidentiality of Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1333 |
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HB1046 HD2 SD2
Educational Health Services; Medication Administration; School Health Assistants; Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Replaces the term "school health aides" with "school health assistants" to reflect recent changes to the job title. Authorizes the administration of medication to public school students by school health assistants with the approval of a health care professional within the Department of Education, the Department of Health, or a health care service pursuant to a written agreement with the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, CPN |
SB1344 |
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HB1049 HD2 SD2
Income Tax; Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Increases the applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the amount of the child and dependent care tax credit. Increases the cap amount on employment-related expenses that may be used to claim the child and dependent care tax credit. Annually adjusts the threshold amount of the child and dependent care tax credit by a cost-of-living adjustment factor. Increases the amount of the refundable earned income tax credit. Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Sunsets these tax credits on December 31, 2028. (SD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1347 |
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HB1087 HD2 SD2
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Amends the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by repealing the definition's categorical exclusion of any employee who receives guaranteed compensation totaling $2,000 or more a month. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
SB1385 |
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HB1131 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Corrections; Inmates; Programming; Gender Parity; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GENDER PARITY IN PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to study all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in the programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, POEPOE |
PSM/HRE, WAM |
SB711 |
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HB1132 HD1 SD1
Corrections; Oversight; Coordinator; Meetings; Investigations
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Requires members of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Requires the Commission to publish a summary of an investigation and any action taken by the Commission in response. Authorizes the Commission to hold a meeting closed to the public to discuss with the Oversight Coordinator a complaint investigated when necessary to maintain confidentiality, under certain conditions. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 778). |
HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Garrett, Kobayashi |
PSM, JDC |
SB455 |
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HB1148 HD1 SD2 CD1
Mental Health Professionals; University of Hawaii Windward Community College; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for temporary positions to support the expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
SB436 |
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HB1149 HD2 SD1
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Kobayashi |
AEN, WAM |
SB1553 |
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HB1156 HD2 SD2
Assisted Community Treatment; Petitions; Attorney General; Judiciary; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of assisted community treatment petitions and related court proceedings for private petitioners, unless the petitioner declines the assistance. Authorizes the Family Court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2024 and 2025 on the number of requests for assistance with petitions for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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HB1193 HD1 SD2
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
HOLT, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, TODD |
EET, WAM |
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HB1194 HD2 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Designates the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization as the district organization for purposes of implementing the United States Economic Development Administration-approved comprehensive economic development strategy. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HOLT, BELATTI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TODD |
EET, WAM |
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HB1217 HD2 SD1
Cannabis; Medical Use; Patients; Caregivers; Cultivation; Grow Sites
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits any person other than those authorized pursuant to chapter 329, part IX or chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from cultivating, producing, manufacturing, distributing, possessing, or dispensing cannabis for medical use. Clarifies that the definition of "distribution" within the definition of "medical use" is limited to the transfer of cannabis and cannabis paraphernalia from the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver to the qualifying patient. Clarifies that the authorization for the medical use of cannabis does not apply to the cultivation, handling, or possession of a qualifying patient's cannabis for medical use, unless the person is the qualifying patient or the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver. Increases the restriction on the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to fifty, unless an exemption is obtained by the Department of Health, and authorizes the Department of Public Safety to inspect grow sites for compliance. Establishes that a person who is not a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient or medical cannabis dispensary under chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not be afforded certain protections. Authorizes only a qualifying patient or their designated primary caregiver to cultivate cannabis after December 31, 2024. Repeals a provision in existing law that exempts certain qualifying patients from obtaining medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from authorized sources. Prohibits the mischaracterization or disguise of transactions arising out of the production, manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis intended for medical use as another type of compensation or expense. Clarifies that no qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient shall use butane or any other...(see document for full description) (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
SB1570 |
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HB1245 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Statewide Air Ambulance Network System; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
HASHIMOTO, AMATO, POEPOE |
HHS, WAM |
SB1435 |
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HB1246 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; General Obligation Bonds; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and to finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds with the funds to be deposited into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature on the housing units to be generated by the infrastructure projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HASHIMOTO, AIU |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1248 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
AEN, WAM |
SB1259 |
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HB1250 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Mamaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAM |
CPN/AEN, WAM |
SB1487 |
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HB1263 HD2 SD2
Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Director of Finance; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Department of Health; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals language that gives the director of finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE savings program trust fund if the director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE program manager. Authorizes the director of finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE savings program trust fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Appropriates moneys to fund incentive payments. Establishes and appropriates moneys to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE savings program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Kobayashi |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1296 HD1 SD1
DOH; Early Intervention Services; Working Group; Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
Establishes an Early Intervention Services Working Group within the Department of Health to study and recommend ways to assist and support deaf and hard of hearing children, including implementation strategies. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1300 HD2 SD1
Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursements; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Requires psychologist license applicants to possess a doctoral degree and complete certain supervised experience requirements before sitting for the licensing examination. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
CHUN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PIERICK, POEPOE, Matsumoto |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
SB343 |
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HB1301 HD1 SD1
University of Hawaii; Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. Requires the Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1324
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SOUZA, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, Alcos |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB339 |
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HB1339 HD1
Housing; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Notices; Intent to Raise Rent; Intent to Terminate
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires, for fixed-term tenancies, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement sixty days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Increases the required notice period for intent to terminate for week-to-week tenancies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Kong voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB1464 |
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HB1340 HD2 SD2
Temporary Breakthrough Therapy Designation Advisory Council; Department of Health; Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Director of Health to establish a Temporary Breakthrough Therapy Designation Advisory Council within 3 months of certain breakthrough therapy designation approvals by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIZUNO, POEPOE, Matayoshi |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB1531 |
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HB1356 HD1 SD1
Adult Residential Care Homes; Developmental Disabilities Domiciliary Homes; Medicaid; Enhanced Payments; COVID-19 Costs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT CARE.
Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments for coronavirus disease 2019-related costs and lost revenues to adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes that are caring for residents who receive Medicaid benefits, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1357 HD1 SD2
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2023, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $767. Beginning on 7/1/2023, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $875. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1371 HD1 SD1
DLNR; Sand Island State Recreation Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTINEZ, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TODD |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1373 HD2 SD2
Creative Industries; Workforce Development Incentive; Rebate Program; DBEDT; Tax Credits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2024, requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer a Workforce Development Incentive Rebate Program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions. Establishes a new Film Studio Tax Credit. Amends the administration of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by increasing the tax credit cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for calendar year 2024 and eliminating the ability for credits exceeding the tax cap to be allowed to be claimed after December 31, 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
HOLT, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, TODD, Chun, Matayoshi |
EET/WAM |
SB1616 |
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HB1375 HD3 SD3
HTA; Board of Directors; Repeal; DBEDT; Office of Tourism and Destination Management; Establishment; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Management Action Plans; Positions; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes an Office of Tourism and Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism that encompasses regenerative tourism and best practice destination management. Transfers the functions, duties, appropriations, and positions of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Office of Tourism and Destination Management. Requires the Office of Tourism and Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Dissolves the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Appropriates funds. (SD3) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
QUINLAN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Ganaden, Martinez |
EET/PSM, WAM |
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HB1385 HD2 SD2
Public Lands; Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; BLNR; OHA; Temporary Public Land Trust Working Group; Office of the Governor; Public Land Trust Inventory; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Part I: Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". Part II: Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Part III: Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office. PART IV: Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Part V: Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko. |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ONISHI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato, Belatti |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1394 HD1 SD1
DLNR; Na Ala Hele Program; Trails; Operating Costs; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for operating costs and personnel to manage certain trailheads as part of the Na Ala Hele trail and access program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD |
WTL, WAM |
SB1549 |
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HB1395 HD1 SD2
HPHA; Kapaa Public Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
NAKAMURA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, TODD |
HOU, WAM |
SB1467 |
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HB1396 HD2 SD2
Cesspools; Pilot Program; Counties; Priority Area; DOH; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Income Tax Credit; Real Property; Mandatory Disclosures; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part I: Establishes and appropriates funds for a county cesspool pilot program in the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. Part II: Creates a cesspool conversion section in the Department of Health to facilitate the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions. Part III: Requires the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools, and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and educate homeowners regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Part IV: Establishes, for all taxable years after December 31, 2023, an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires that, effective 11/1/23, certain information regarding cesspools on real property be included in seller mandatory disclosures for real property transactions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
AEN/PSM, WAM |
SB1466 |
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HB1408 HD3 SD1
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes the digital equity grant program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Kobayashi |
EET, WAM |
SB1231 |
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HB1409 HD2 SD2
Family Leave; Childbirth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care; Breast Milk Expression
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
SB1007 |
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HB1412 HD1 SD2
Libraries; Publishers; Electronic Books; Contracts; Licensing Agreements; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Printed Copies; Prohibition; Existing Contracts
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Prohibits any contract or license agreement between a publisher and library in the State from precluding, limiting, or otherwise restricting the library from performing customary operational and lending functions; restricting the library from disclosing any terms of its license agreements to other libraries; and requiring, coercing, or enabling a library to violate rules regarding confidentially of a patron's library records. Deems contracts that contain prohibited provisions an unfair or deceptive act or practice and void and unenforceable. Prohibits libraries from copying or printing purchased electronic literary material. Exempts existing contracts that provide libraries with electronic literary products from vendors and aggregators. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, JDC |
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HB1430 HD1 SD1
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language College; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Establishment
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the institute of indigenous education, science, and outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKASHIMA, KAPELA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE/HWN, WAM |
SB1546 |
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HB1439 HD2 SD2
Judiciary; Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Landlords; Tenants; HPHA; Emergency Rent Relief Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 11/1/2023, establishes a pre-litigation mediation pilot program that extends the period for a notice of termination of the rental agreement from 5 business days to 10 calendar days, requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession, and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10-calendar-day notice to tenants and a mediation center that offers free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes. Appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program. Repeals on 11/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, SAYAMA |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
SB1439 |
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HB1442 HD2 SD1
Mental Health Treatment Diversion; Probation Violators; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Amends the Criminal Justice Diversion Program including allowing examination of defendants via telehealth. Requires the Judiciary, in consultation with other stakeholders, to submit monthly and annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of agreements for post-booking jail diversion programs for district and circuit court in the first circuit. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires the Department of Health to contract with behavioral health crisis centers and to establish a statewide Hawaii Urgency Response Center. Restores funding for probation officer services for the mental health court. Effective 7/1/3023. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHIMOTO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
SB1540 |
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HB1458 HD1 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2024- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB1103 |
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HB1486 HD1 SD1
Kupuna Care; Executive Office on Aging; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program within the Executive Office on Aging. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1508 HD1 SD1
Native Hawaiian Communities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds to certain departments to improve Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practice and preservation through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
HWN, WAM |
SB1609 |
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HB1511 HD1 SD2
Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Drinking Water; Construction; Wells; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply to plan, design, and construct, after consultation with the Department of Health and the Commission on Water Resource Management, 7 monitoring wells and an exploratory well. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to provide matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
3/25/2024- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
SAIKI |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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HB1515
Landlords; Tenants; Rentals; Neighbors; Harassment; Liability
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS.
Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN |
HSG, CPC |
SB2720 |
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HB1516
Nuclear Energy Commission; Establish; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Study
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Establishes a nuclear energy commission within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study the feasibility, risks, and benefits of developing nuclear energy generation facilities in Hawaii. Requires report to the legislature. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
CHUN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1517
HTA; Tourism Special Fund; Reestablishment; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation of Revenues ($)
RELATING TO THE TOURISM SPECIAL FUND.
Reestablishes the tourism special fund to be expended by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and allocates revenues from the transient accommodations tax. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN |
TOU, FIN |
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HB1518 HD1
HTA; Members; Appointment; Term of Office
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that a member of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority shall hold office as a holdover until a successor is appointed by the Governor and repeals the successor's requirement for Senate confirmation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN |
TOU, JHA |
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HB1519
HTA; Hawaii Convention Center; Capital Improvements; Convention Center Enterprise Fund; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the deposit of general obligation bond funding into the convention center enterprise fund. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors to approve the use of any general obligation bond proceeds prior to expenditure. Clarifies that convention center enterprise fund moneys may be used for any ongoing or future major repair, maintenance, and improvement of the convention center facility. Declares that the general fund appropriation breaches the expenditure ceiling. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds to repair, maintain, and improve the Hawaii convention center. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN |
TOU, FIN |
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HB1520
Water; Short Form
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill relating to water. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL |
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HB1521
Land; Short Form
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill relating to land. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL |
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HB1522
Zoning; Short Form
RELATING TO ZONING.
Short form bill relating to zoning. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL |
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HB1523
Disaster Response; Short Form
RELATING TO DISASTER RESPONSE.
Short form bill relating to disaster response. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL |
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HB1524
School Zones; Loitering; Obstructing
RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONES.
Prohibits loitering at schools and public property within 200 feet of a school. Prohibits obstructing a building, walkway, public passage, road, highway, sidewalk, or structure of a school or a public property within 200 feet of a school. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN, TAKAYAMA |
EDN, JHA |
SB2099 |
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HB1525 HD1
HDOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; DA BUX Double-up Food Bucks; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
NISHIMOTO, Ilagan |
AGR, FIN |
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HB1526 HD1
Affordable Housing; County Council Approval; Deadline
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Extends the deadline for a county's legislative body to take action on an affordable housing project from forty-five days to sixty days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HOU/PSM, CPN/WAM. |
NISHIMOTO |
HOU/PSM, CPN/WAM |
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HB1527 HD1 SD2
Animals; Pet Animals; Surgery; Prohibited; Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree; Veterinary Practices; Cropping; Docking
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's pet animal or pet animals. Provides that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Repeals exemption of cropping and docking as customarily practiced under the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
NISHIMOTO |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
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HB1528
Constitutional Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, Kobayashi |
EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1529 HD2 SD2
Island Burial Councils; Appointments; Holdover Members
RELATING TO BURIAL COUNCILS.
Allows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the fourth regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Kobayashi |
HWN, JDC |
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HB1530 HD1 SD1
Firefighters; Minimum Company Staffing; Collective Bargaining Agreement
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Notwithstanding a collective bargaining agreement or executive policy in effect on and after 7/1/2028, requires that an employer of firefighters maintains its fire staffing service at a level of not less than four on-duty firefighters in each company. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, QUINLAN |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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HB1531 HD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Suspension; Driver's License; Penalty
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KILA |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1532
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety System; Condominium Association; Maintenance Fee Increase; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a tax credit for certain owners of a condominium whose association is increasing maintenance fees to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
CPC, FIN |
SB2090 |
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HB1533 HD2 SD1 CD1
DHS; Death Benefits; Reimbursement; Mortuaries; Cemeteries; Unclaimed Human Remains; Appropriation
RELATING TO DEATH BENEFITS.
Increases the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services to cover the cremation and disposition costs for a deceased person who was eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of the person's death and whose body is unclaimed. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
NISHIMOTO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2851 |
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HB1534 HD1
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program; Established; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Kobayashi |
EDU, WAM |
SB2054 |
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HB1535 HD1
University of Hawaii; Scholarships; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, TAM, WOODSON |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1536
School Buses; School Bus Contracts; Electric Buses
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.
Requires all school bus contracts to require contractor's vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel by January 1, 2035. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAM, Amato, Kobayashi |
EDN/EEP, FIN |
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HB1537 HD2
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties exclusive power to tax real property and authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxation levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2056 |
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HB1538
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Fines; Insurance Minimums; Increases
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases certain traffic fines and required motor vehicle insurance minimums. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, TARNAS |
TRN, CPC |
SB2341 |
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HB1539 HD1 SD2
Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Laws; Penalties; Insurance Minimums; Noisy Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases fines for violations of certain traffic laws and required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Establishes minimum and maximum sentences for persons convicted of violations of certain traffic laws. Amends the minimum liability coverage thresholds to unspecified amounts. Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles having noisy mufflers on public highways in high-density areas. Establishes separate fines for violations of motor scooter and motor vehicle muffler regulations. Defines "high-density areas". Establishes fines for placing any device upon a vehicle designed to immobilize the vehicle without consent of the owner of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, TARNAS |
TCA, JDC/CPN |
SB2342 |
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HB1540
Public Schools; Lunches; Breakfasts; Department of Education; Community Eligibility Provision; Federal Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires eligible schools to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, which provides federal funds to help schools offer free meals to all students. Appropriates moneys for any difference between federal funds amounts and costs of providing free meals. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1541
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month; Effective Date
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH.
Amends Act 36, SLH 2019, to change the effective date from 7/1/2050 to 7/1/2024. |
(S)
4/18/2024- Act 005, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105). |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
JDC |
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HB1542 HD2 SD1
Land Use Commission; County Planning Commissions; Petition; Land Redistricting; Agricultural District; Rural District
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2026, authorizes each county planning commission to petition for the redistricting of lands from agricultural districts to rural districts through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Sunsets 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
SB2838 |
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HB1543
Uniform Information Practices Act; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
JHA |
SB2844 |
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HB1544 HD1
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB2394 |
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HB1545 HD2 SD1
Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB2184 |
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HB1546 HD1 SD1
Beach Restoration; Activities; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve beaches and dune systems through management of sand and native dune vegetation, remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials from beaches and dunes that pose a risk to public health and coastal ecosystems, and nourish eroded beaches through the placement of compatible sand from an outside or adjacent source, with or without stabilizing structures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL, WAM |
SB2183 |
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HB1547
Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Wildfire Bond Loan Program; Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund; Wildfire Insurance; Property Insurance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Requires the establishment of a Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Wildfire Bond Loan Program in conjunction with the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Budget and Finance to issue revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2086 |
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HB1548
DLNR; DOT; Wildfires; Prevention and Mitigation; Vegetation Management Programs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, FIN |
SB2088 |
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HB1549
Insurance Commissioner; Wildfire Risk and Insurance; Study; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on wildfire risk and insurance and submit a report regarding the study to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2087 |
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HB1550
State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Fire Prevention; Fire Safety
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Re-establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL/LGO, FIN |
SB2085 |
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HB1551
DLNR; CWRM; HIEMA; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL, JHA |
SB2089 |
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HB1552
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
SB2080 |
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HB1553
DLNR; Natural Resources; Protection; Restoration; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for natural resource protection and restoration. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1554 HD1 SD1
BLNR; DLNR; Aquatic Resources; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Expands the Department of Land and Natural Resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule to impose restrictions or requirements deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL, JDC |
SB2915 |
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HB1555 HD1
Lunar New Year; Day of Observance
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Effective date 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/2/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). |
CHUN, AMATO, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
CAI, FIN |
SB2037 |
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HB1556 HD2 SD1
DHRD; Positions; Staffing; Recruitment; Retention; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Establishes and appropriates funds for permanent positions within the Employee Staffing Division of the Department of Human Resources Development for the recruitment and retention of state employees. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT, WAM |
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HB1557
Workers' Compensation; Short Form
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Short form bill relating to workers' compensation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
LGO |
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HB1558
Procurement; Short Form
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill relating to procurement. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
LGO |
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HB1559
State Workers; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE WORKERS.
Short form bill relating to state workers. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
LGO |
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HB1560
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
LGO |
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HB1561
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
LGO |
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HB1562 HD1
Driving Without a License; Penalties; Vehicle; Forfeiture
RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
Adds forfeiture of a vehicle as a maximum penalty on a third conviction for operating a motor vehicle without a license within a five-year period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/22/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, KOBAYASHI, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1563
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2304 |
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HB1564
Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program; Fire Marshal; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.
Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
SB2808 |
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HB1565 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Developers; Annual Report; Homeowners
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of not more than two units, one in which the developer resides and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Nakashima |
CPN, WAM |
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HB1566 HD1
Consumer Health Data; Protections; Consumer Rights; Valid Authorization; Sale of Data; Geofencing
RELATING TO CONSUMER HEALTH DATA.
Establishes requirements, including additional disclosures and consumer consent, regarding the collection, use, and sharing of consumer health data information. Establishes rights for consumers regarding their health data, including the right to have health data deleted. Prohibits the sale of consumer health data without a consumer's signed valid authorization. Prohibits the erection of a geofence around health care centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, Matsumoto |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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HB1567
Education; Short Form
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 |
WOODSON |
EDN |
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HB1568
Early Learning; Short Form
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Short form bill relating to early learning. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1 |
WOODSON |
EDN |
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HB1569
New Motor Vehicles; Light Emitting Diode Bulbs; Exterior and Interior Lights
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits the sale of certain new motor vehicles that do not use light emitting diode bulbs for any exterior and interior lights. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1570
Self-Protection; Use of Force; Deadly Force
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KILA |
JHA |
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HB1571
First Responder Personnel; Funding Mandates; Counties; Shared Cost
RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDERS.
Requires the State to share in the cost of county first responder personnel fulfilling state-imposed new mandates or increases in the level of service under existing programs. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on JHA/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA |
JHA/HLT, FIN |
SB2324 |
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HB1572
Taxation; Pension Income; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Limits the exclusion from gross income to pensions received for past services provided in the State. |
(H)
2/21/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, Amato, Sayama |
FIN |
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HB1573
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Bruno Mars Act
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Caps the primary and secondary ticket seller service charges that may be added on to event ticket prices. Requires website operators to guarantee refunds in certain circumstances and disclose that the website is not the primary ticket seller. Prohibits speculative tickets and the usage of bots. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON, Amato |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1574
Sex Trafficking; Enhanced Sentencing
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Permits the courts to consider enhanced sentencing for defendants convicted of sex trafficking if the victim was a minor, Native Hawaiian, or transported between islands or across state lines for the purposes of sex trafficking. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KILA, AIU, CHUN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Tam |
JHA |
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HB1575
Concealed Identity; Ski Mask or Balaclava; Public Places; Prohibited
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Prohibits a person from wearing a ski mask or balaclava in public places, under certain conditions. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KILA, LAMOSAO, Chun, Takenouchi |
JHA |
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HB1576 HD1
Vehicles; Number Plates; Front Windshield Display
RELATING TO VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES.
Allows owners of vehicles to display the front number plate on the inside of the front windshield as an alternative to being securely fastened to the front of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KILA, Martinez |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1577 HD1 SD2 CD1
Tow Operators; Overturned Vehicles; Additional Fees; Payment Methods
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING FEES.
Authorizes tow operators to charge a towing surcharge of no more than $35 if the tow involves overturned vehicles. Increases the statutory caps on certain towing charges. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KILA, LAMOSAO |
TCA, CPN |
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HB1578 HD2 SD1
Motor Carrier Vehicle; Shipping Container Chassis; Out-of-State Registration; Safety Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Permits a shipping container chassis that holds a valid out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration to obtain a certificate of safety inspection. Makes an out-of-state registration for a shipping container chassis valid in the State until its expiration in the other state or for one year after a vehicle safety inspection. (SD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802). |
KILA, AIU, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, JDC |
SB2895 |
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HB1579 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
Lowers the level of light transmittance allowed on sun screening glazing on motor vehicle windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KILA, Chun, Martinez |
TRN, JHA |
SB2320 |
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HB1580 HD1 SD1
Animal Cruelty; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Amends the criminal penalties for various animal cruelty offenses by increasing the category of offense. (SD1) |
(S)
4/9/2024- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Shimabukuro, Wakai . Noes, 14 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, Richards, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). |
KILA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON |
JDC |
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HB1581 HD1
DLNR; Wildfire Prevention; Native Plant Seed Bank; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to develop a native plant nurseries and seed bank initiative program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KILA, KAHALOA, POEPOE |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1582
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. |
(H)
2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN |
AGR, CPC |
SB2366 |
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HB1583
Public Employee Health Benefits Working Group; Public Employees; Self-Insured Plans; Health Insurance; EUTF
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes the public employee health benefits working group to investigate the feasibility of establishing and offering a fully self-insured health benefits plan with no deductible or monthly premium cost to state and county public employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM, Cochran |
LGO, FIN |
SB2321 |
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HB1584
HDOA; Agricultural Crime Pilot Project; Honolulu; Kauai; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB2363 |
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HB1585 HD1
Polystyrene Food-service Containers; State Agencies, Vendors, Facilities, Concessions, Events, Programs; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC POLLUTION.
Prohibits state agencies from purchasing or using polystyrene food-service containers. Prohibits vendors contracted through a state agency from selling, offering for sale, providing, or using polystyrene food-service containers at any site owned or leased by the State. Prohibits polystyrene food-service containers from being sold, offered for sale, provided, or used at any state facility, state-authorized concession, state-sponsored or state-permitted event, or state program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, Amato |
EEP, CPC |
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HB1586
DOH; Wastewater Treatment; Feasibility Study; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a wastewater treatment works project in Waialua, Oahu. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, Poepoe |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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HB1587 HD1
Civic Engagement; Educational Outreach and Engagement Program; Resource Teacher; DOE; LRB; PAR; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Requires the Public Access Room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the public access room for the outreach and engagement program. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Appropriates funds to the Legislative Reference Bureau for two full-time equivalent positions to assist in effectuating this requirement. Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, WOODSON, Cochran |
EDN/HET, FIN |
SB2052 |
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HB1588 HD1
Center for Labor Education and Research; Labor Education Advisory Council; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE LABOR EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Specifies that the Labor Education Advisory Council shall be advisory to the President of the University of Hawaii on all activities and programs of the Center for Labor Education and Research. Requires written responses addressing the Council's advice and adoption of resolutions by the President and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAM |
HRE, WAM |
SB2187 |
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HB1589
CIP; UH Manoa; Student Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for student housing capital improvement projects at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, TAM, WOODSON, Amato, Matayoshi |
HET, FIN |
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HB1590
UH; Poamoho Research Station; CIP; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN |
HET, FIN |
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HB1591 HD1
DOH; Microenterprise Home Kitchens; Rules; Permits; Food Safety Certificates; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MICROENTERPRISE KITCHENS.
Establishes a regulatory framework for microenterprise home kitchens. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding microenterprise home kitchens; grant and revoke permits; issue food safety manager certificates; charge fees; and conduct inspections. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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HB1592 HD1
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the land conservation fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
POEPOE, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1593 HD1
Digital Voter Information Guide; Ballot; Office of Elections; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to print and mail a physical copy of the digital voter information guide to any voter upon request. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1594 HD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence; Public Consumption; Purchase; Prohibition
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
TARNAS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Cochran |
TRN, JHA |
SB2690 |
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HB1595 HD1 SD1
AG; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Expungement; Pilot Project; Marijuana; Reports
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Creates a pilot project, to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General, for a state-initiated expungement process of arrest records concerning certain marijuana offenses under section 712-1249, HRS. Requires the Hawai?i Criminal Justice Data Center to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB2689 |
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HB1596 HD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Marijuana; Cannabis; Possession; Violation
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Makes the class B felony offense of delivering drug paraphernalia to persons under eighteen years of age applicable to offenders who are at least twenty-one years old. Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Makes the possession of less than one ounce of recreational marijuana a nonjailable violation punishable by a fine of $25. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Chun, Garrett, Takenouchi, Woodson voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Pierick, Souza, Ward voting no (14) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1597 HD1 SD1
OIP; Open Meetings Law; Enforcement
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.
Clarifies that members of the public may sue a board or alleged board after receiving an adverse Office of Information Practices decision, and that the decision will be reviewed de novo. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations to bring the lawsuit and reaffirms a complainant's right to seek review by the Office of Information Practices first. Recognizes that only a member of the public may recover attorney's fees and costs if that person prevails in an open meetings lawsuit. Requires that persons suing for open meetings law violations notify the Office of Information Practices about the lawsuit so that it may decide whether to intervene. Requires open meetings lawsuits that seek to void a board's final action to be prioritized by the courts. (SD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764). |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, Kobayashi |
GVO, JDC |
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HB1598 HD1 SD2
Sunshine Law; Board Packets; Public Inspection; Notice; Testimony
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to board members but no later than two business days before the board meeting. Provides that public testimony may be distributed to board members before the board meeting. Requires boards to include in the notice to persons requesting notification of meetings, a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a board meeting for use at the meeting. Requires boards to post board packets on its website. (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 011, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi |
GVO, JDC |
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HB1599 HD1 SD2
Public Meetings; Remote Testimony; Visibility
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to remove and block individuals who disrupt meetings. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 012, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, Amato, Kobayashi, Morikawa |
GVO, JDC |
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HB1600 HD1 SD2
Sunshine Law; Permitted Interaction Groups; Scheduling; Open Meetings; Exemption
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.
Requires boards to schedule a meeting for deliberation and decision-making on a report by an investigative group at least six business days after the board meeting in which the investigative group presented the findings and recommendations of its investigation to the board. (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 013, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
GVO, JDC |
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HB1601
Arrests; Law Enforcement Officer; Citation in Lieu of Arrest
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Requires law enforcement officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain offenses. |
(H)
2/28/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
JHA |
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HB1602 HD1
Courts; Court Appearance; Failure to Appear; Grace Period
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Authorizes a forty-eight-hour grace period after a missed initial court appearance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC |
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HB1603
Courts; Corrections; Arrests; Pretrial Release; Bail
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Amends various provisions related to pretrial release. |
(H)
2/22/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, Kobayashi |
JHA |
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HB1604 HD1 SD1
Courts; Corrections; Arrests; Substance Abuse Assessment; Parole
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Allows the court to order substance abuse assessment and treatment of a defendant before trial. Prohibits the revocation or forfeiture of parole or arrest of a parolee solely due to the parolee having one positive test for drug or alcohol use. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC |
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HB1605
Elections; Voting; Ratification of Constitutional Amendment; Negative Votes
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Amato, Belatti |
JHA, FIN |
SB2138 |
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HB1606
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Candidate Names; Randomization
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, GANADEN, HOLT, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato |
JHA, FIN |
SB2627 |
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HB1607
Department of the Attorney General; Algorithmic Discrimination; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HET/JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HET/JHA |
SB2524 |
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HB1608 HD2 SD1
Office of the Public Defender; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
Appropriates funds for four deputy public defender positions within the Office of the Public Defender and requires that one of the positions be assigned to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON |
JDC, WAM |
SB2521 |
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HB1609 HD1
Office of Elections; Counties; Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc.; Membership; Voter Registration; Verification; Application; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to apply to be a member of the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025. Requires the Office of Elections and counties to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Sayama |
JHA, FIN |
SB2240 |
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HB1610
Public Records; Duplications; Costs; Disclosures; Public Interest; Waivers
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Imposes a cap on costs charged to reproduce certain government records. Waives reproduction costs charged for the first one hundred pages if disclosure serves the public interest. Waives costs charged to duplicate certain government records in an electronic format. Imposes a cap on costs charged to search for, review, and segregate records. Provides for a waiver of fees when a record's disclosure serves the public interest. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD, Matsumoto |
JHA, FIN |
SB2139 |
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HB1611 HD2 SD2
Police; Law Enforcement Standards Board; National Decertification Index
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Requires law enforcement agencies and the Law Enforcement Standards Board to consult the National Decertification Index and report certain information related to a law enforcement officer's certification status to the Index. Takes effect 7/1/2026. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
TARNAS, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
PSM, JDC |
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HB1612
Unemployment Compensation; State Income Tax Exemption; Maximum Weekly Benefit
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.
Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WARD |
LGO, FIN |
SB2662 |
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HB1613 HD1
Water Conservation; Water Catchment; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT.
Creates a nonrefundable water catchment income tax credit for a homeowner who installs and places into service a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, WARD, Amato, Matsumoto |
WAL, FIN |
SB2797 |
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HB1614 HD1
Teachers; Certification; Bonus; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $15,000. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Cochran |
EDN, FIN |
SB2326 |
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HB1615 HD1
Campus Safety; UH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
Requires all existing University of Hawaii employees to be provided training on federal laws and University of Hawaii policies regarding sex discrimination and sexual misconduct by December 31, 2024. Clarifies that amnesty provisions are applicable to only students and the student conduct code. Appropriates funds out of the general revenues of the state, rather than the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund, for fiscal year 2024-2025 for operating expenses and to establish positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Cochran |
HET, FIN |
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HB1616 HD1
DOE; Fire Alarms; Installation, Repair, and Maintenance; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE ALARMS.
Requires the DOE to submit an annual report to the legislature on the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
KAPELA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi |
EDN, FIN |
SB2905 |
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HB1617
DLE; DOE; Resource Officers; Schools; West Oahu; Pilot Program Appropriation General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
Establishes a pilot program to place resource officers in West Oahu schools. Appropriation. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA |
EDN/JHA, FIN |
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HB1618
Opportunity Zones; General Excise Tax; Income Tax; Unemployment Contributions; Exemption
RELATING TO OPPORTUNITY ZONES.
Permanently excludes businesses within a federally designated opportunity zone from required unemployment insurance contributions and temporarily excludes those businesses from general excise and income tax for five years. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA |
ECD, FIN |
SB2625 |
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HB1619
DHHL; Law Enforcement; Statutes; Ordinances; Police Powers
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, the Department shall have the nonexclusive authority to enforce state statutes and rules and county ordinances and rules in the same manner as state sheriffs and county police officers. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA |
JHA |
SB2618 |
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HB1620 HD1
Taxation; Pass-through Entity; Corporations; S Corporations; Partnerships; Carry Forward
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
Reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the nonrefundable tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
KITAGAWA |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1621
DOT; Airports; Kapalua Airport; Helicopters
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow helicopter operations during daylight hours at Kapalua airport. |
(H)
2/5/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-06-24 10:00AM in conference room 312 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB2891 |
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HB1622
Private Roads; Flood Risk Mitigation; Liability; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO FLOODING.
Appropriates moneys to each county to mitigate flood risks on privately owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or counties. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TODD, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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HB1623
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Authorizes pedestrians to act contrary to the statewide traffic code when a reasonably careful pedestrian would determine that there is no immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TODD, EVSLIN, ONISHI |
TRN, JHA |
SB2630 |
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HB1624 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727). |
TODD, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Amato, Ganaden, Nakashima |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
SB2338 |
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HB1625
Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activity; Practice of Medicine
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Expands the scope of state enterprise law by amending the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the private practice of medicine. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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HB1626
Judiciary; Probation Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A PROBATION COMPLIANCE CREDITS PROGRAM.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a compliance credits pilot program for probationers that comply with their conditions of supervision. |
(H)
1/31/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2395 |
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HB1627 HD1
County of Kauai; Department of Education; Land Transfer; Wilcox Elementary School; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
Requires the conveyance of a certain parcel of land from the department of education to the county of Kauai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
EVSLIN |
WAL, EDN, FIN |
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HB1628
Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate. |
(H)
2/13/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, KILA, POEPOE |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1629 HD1
Supreme Court; Jurisdiction; Environmental Assessments; Environmental Impact Statements; Renewable Energy Projects
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires contested cases, environmental assessment cases, or environmental impact statement cases involving large-scale renewable energy projects over twenty megawatts in size to be appealed from an agency's decision directly to the Hawaii Supreme Court for final decision. Requires the cases to be prioritized and decided expeditiously. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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HB1630 HD1
Counties; Zoning; Urban District; Subdivision; Residential Lots; Additional Dwelling Units; Approval; Impact Fees Assessment; Calculation
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Part II: Prohibits county zoning ordinances from not allowing two or more additional dwelling units per residential lot within an urban district. Prohibits private covenants for residential lots within a state urban land use district from including certain limitations or restrictions on residential units. Part III: Requires the director of the county agency responsible for land use to review and act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision of certain parcels within the state urban land use district. Part IV: Amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB3202 |
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HB1631 HD1
Department of Education; School Facilities Authority; Educator Workforce Housing; Prioritization; Reporting
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to work with the Department of Education to prioritize projects for the construction of educator workforce housing that will house teachers and other staff of the Department. Requires the School Facilities Authority to include in its annual report to the Legislature its planned actions toward increasing educator workforce housing. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with certain state and county agencies to submit a preliminary report to the Legislature on the status of lands designated to be transferred to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AIU |
EDU/HOU, WAM |
SB2283 |
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HB1632
Housing; Counties; Building Codes; Self-Certification
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the counties to adopt an ordinance allowing licensed architects and professional engineers to self-certify that plans accompanying a building permit application are in compliance with all applicable state and county building codes. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG/WAL/JHA, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN, AIU |
HSG/WAL/JHA |
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HB1633 HD1 SD1 CD1
Contractors; Owner-builder Exemption; Leasing Restriction; Disclaimer; Repeal
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
EVSLIN, AIU |
HOU, CPN |
SB2949 |
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HB1634
Counties; Excessive Minimum Real Property Taxes; Prohibited
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Prohibits the counties from levying minimum real property taxes upon property that would be greater than the real property tax levied under the county's standard tax rate for the property. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
AIU, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, Amato |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1635
Action to Recover Damages; Limitation of Action; Construction to Improve Real Property
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Limits to six years the period of time to commence an action to recover damages based on construction to improve real property. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1636 HD1
Condominium Purchasers; Protections; Delivery; Electronic Mail
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. |
AIU, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
CPN |
SB2600 |
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HB1637 HD2
Workers' Compensation; Controverted Claims; Private Health Care Plans; Penalty
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Clarifies that with controverted claims, an injured employee's private health care plan must by default pay for or provide medical care, services, and supplies pending acceptance of the claim or determination of compensability and may seek reimbursement from the employer if accepted or compensable. Establishes a penalty. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB1638 HD1
Employers; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require employers to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to GVO/LBT, JDC/WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
GVO/LBT, JDC/WAM |
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HB1639 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Employer Base Composite Monthly Contribution
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BASE COMPOSITE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION.
Increases the employer base composite monthly contribution effective 1/1/2025 by 5.2 per cent of the 2024 employer base. Provides that effective 1/1/2026, the employer base composite monthly contribution will be based on the change in medicare part B premiums from 2024 to 2025 and at a two-year lag thereafter. (SD1) |
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4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT, WAM |
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HB1640 HD1 SD1 CD1
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within thirty days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within the required time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within one hundred fifty days of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate or by January 31 of a year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitutes an impasse to which the impasse procedures shall apply, under certain conditions and limitations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
SB2459 |
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HB1641
Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Allows the exclusive representative to negotiate benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Allows disputes relating to benefits of, and amounts of contributions to, the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. |
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1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LGO, FIN |
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HB1642 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; General Employee Orientation; Violation; Complaint
RELATING TO GENERAL EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION.
Allows an employee or the exclusive representative, if applicable, to file a complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board if the employer fails to comply with section 78-64, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to general employee orientation. (SD1) |
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4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT, JDC |
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HB1643 HD1 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS.
Establishes the time within which a disbursing officer must notify an employee of indebtedness to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment after making a determination of the amount of indebtness. Amends the amount a disbursing officer shall deduct to begin immediate recovery of indebtedness based on an employee's gross income. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT/JDC, WAM |
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HB1644 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Overtime; Compensation; Definition
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
For members of the Employees' Retirement System hired after June 30, 2012, includes overtime in the definition of compensation when an employee has been directed by their supervisor or an appropriate authority to work more than their normal hours of service to perform specific duties and tasks to serve the immediate well-being of the public due to a natural disaster under an active emergency proclamation. Specifies that overtime worked prior to July 1, 2024, shall not be included in pension calculations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LGO, FIN |
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HB1645 HD1 SD1
DHRD; State Position Vacancies; Annual Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE POSITION VACANCIES.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to include information and data on the vacancies of the executive branch in its annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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HB1646
State Auditor; License; Certification; Human Resources Management; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the state auditor to examine the feasibility of requiring certain human resources job classifications to be certified in human resources. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LGO/LMG, FIN |
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HB1647
Condominiums; DCCA; Replacement Reserves; Condominium Boards of Directors; Enforcement; Penalty
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires boards of directors of condominium associations to deposit at least ten per cent of all revenues for each fiscal year, except for estimated replacement reserve assessments, into the total replacement reserves fund of the association. Requires the Real Estate Commission to enforce the minimum deposit requirement and allows unit owners to file complaints with the Commission. Holds board members who fail to comply with the minimum deposit requirement personally liable and subject to a fine. |
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1/30/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1648 HD1
School Psychologists; Working Group; Department of Education
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1649 HD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Incentive Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1650 HD1
Board of Education; Public School Teacher Representative; Public School Administrator Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board and the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (6) (educational officers) to appoint a nonvoting public school administrator representative to the board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/LBT, JDC. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Matsumoto, Todd |
EDU/LBT, JDC |
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HB1651 HD2
Department of Education; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Harassment
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran |
EDU, JDC |
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HB1652 HD1 SD1
Educational Supplies; Tax Credit; Schools; Educators
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, a public charter school, the Hawaii State Public Library System, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WARD, Cochran, Todd |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1653 HD1
Salaries; Teachers and Educational Officers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5), provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers and educational officers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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HB1654 HD2
Qualified Internship Grant Program; Work-Based Learning; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the qualified internship grant program within the Department of Education to provide grants to businesses and organizations that employ qualified interns participating in work-based learning through a qualified internship program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Kobayashi |
EDU, WAM |
SB2975 |
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HB1655 HD1
Department of Education; K-12 Schools; Public Digital Dashboard
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2027-2028 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-12 English language arts. |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HOLT, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PIERICK, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
SB2509 |
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HB1656 HD1
Department of Education; School Bus Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to assist individuals in obtaining a commercial driver's license for the purpose of becoming school bus drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARCIA, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Kobayashi, Todd |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1657 HD1
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Tam, Todd |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB2510 |
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HB1658
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB2046 |
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HB1659
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires certain employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB2047 |
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HB1660 HD1
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
WAM |
SB2325 |
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HB1661
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Eligibility; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
SB2135 |
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HB1662 HD1
Refundable Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Quinlan |
HHS, WAM |
SB2660 |
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HB1663
AG; Judiciary; Criminal Records; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of conviction records if certain criteria are met. Beginning 12/1/2026, requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders and the Judiciary to seal or remove information from publicly accessible databases. |
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2/6/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA |
SB2706 |
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HB1664 HD1
Public Corruption; Bribery; Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
Increases the penalties for bribery offenses under certain circumstances by establishing new offenses for bribery in the first and second degrees. Defines "bribery" for the purposes of these offenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA |
JDC |
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HB1665
All-hazard Warning Sirens; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Upgrade; Plan; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WARNING SIRENS.
Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to prepare and develop a plan to upgrade all-hazard warning sirens to be capable of transmitting voice instructions and directions and capable of voice activation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1666
DOH; Designated Smoking Areas; Public Sidewalks; Smoking; Prohibited
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Requires the department of health to establish designated smoking areas on public sidewalks by 12/31/2024. Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits smoking on public sidewalks unless within a designated smoking area. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAM (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
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HB1667
Professional and Vocational Licensing; Denial; Suspension; Unlawful Fentanyl Dealings
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WOODSON, Cochran |
JHA |
SB2582 |
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HB1668
Office of Consumer Protection; Consumers; Privacy; Data Brokers; Personal Information ($)
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes provisions allowing for consumers to request data brokers that maintain their personal information to delete any personal information related to the consumer. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2581 |
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HB1669
Controlled Substances; Encapsulating Machines; Tabulating Machines; Restrictions
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Except under certain circumstances, makes it unlawful for a person to possess, purchase, deliver, sell, or intend to sell an encapsulating machine or tabulating machine when the person knows, or reasonably should know, that the machine will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, prepare, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA |
JHA |
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HB1670 HD1
DHS; Mobile Clinics; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE CLINICS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to contract the services of qualified organizations for mobile treatment clinics that provide services throughout the night. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi |
HUS, FIN |
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HB1671
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, WOODSON, Cochran, Kobayashi |
JHA |
SB2561 |
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HB1672
Intoxicating Liquor; Dancing; Police Powers; Dispenser Licenses; Licensees; Felonies; Standard Bar; Obstruction; Inspection
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Removes the regulation of dancing on licensee premises from the jurisdiction of liquor commissions. Repeals the grant of police powers upon liquor commission investigators. Repeals a category for dispenser licenses in which employees sit with patrons. Repeals the prohibition on the issuance of cabaret licenses in certain areas. Limits the prohibition on the issuance of licenses to persons convicted of a felony to when the felony was committed within the preceding ten years. Repeals the condition for standard bars to provide music and dancing only if the business is located in a commercial district and obtains a temporary approval. Repeals language punishing obstruction of liquor investigators and authorizing investigators to forcibly enter licensee premises. Repeals the general right to inspection by liquor investigators. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAM (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1673 HD2
Workers' Compensation; Solid Waste Workers; Cancer
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires employers to be liable for medical care, services, and supplies when a workers' compensation claim filed by a solid waste worker suffering from cancer is accepted or determined to be compensable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB1674 HD1
Campaign Finance; Funds; Donations; State; Counties
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Authorizes candidates and their candidate committees to donate residual campaign funds to the general fund of the State or to the real property tax general fund of any county of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KONG, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATSUMOTO, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1675 HD1 SD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a medical practitioner for health care related goods and services purchased under Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE. Takes effect 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KONG, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TARNAS, WARD |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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HB1676 HD1
University of Hawaii; Teacher Cohort; Teacher Shortage; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriate funds to the University of Hawaii to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAM, WOODSON |
HET, FIN |
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HB1677 HD1
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), HRS. Amends the formulation of general fund budget appropriation in proportion to the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for the respective fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, WOODSON |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1678
Elections; University of Hawaii; National Voter Registration Act; Voter Registration Agency; Voter Service Center; Chief Election Officer; Voting Data; Student Identification Card
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Designates all University of Hawaii system campuses as voter registration agencies as defined in the National Voter Registration Act. Requires the Chief Election Officer to use data concerning voter registration and election participation to study voter registration, absentee voting, and provisional voting trends by age, race, and class to improve youth voter registration and election participation. Allows student identification cards issued by the University of Hawaii system to be used to register to vote. Designates all University of Hawaii campuses as voter service centers. |
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1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM |
JHA, FIN |
SB2004 |
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HB1679
Wildfires; Deenergizing Electrical Lines; Notification; Telecommunications; Electric Utilities; Mitigation Plan
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utility companies to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility company to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 4 |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP/WAL, CPC |
SB2091 |
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HB1680
PUC; Electric and Gas Utility Companies; Residential Property Wildfire Mitigation; Benefits Program
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric and gas utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on residential properties or to purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 4 |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP/WAL, CPC |
SB2092 |
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HB1681
PUC; Deregulation; Motor Carrier Law
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Repeals the regulation of motor carriers by the Public Utilities Commission. Makes conforming amendments. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
NAKASHIMA |
CPC, FIN |
SB2097 |
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HB1682 HD1
Pet Sales; Pet Animals; Documentation; Animal Control; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO PET SALES.
Requires retail pet stores to maintain and provide certain records relating to the source and medical history of each pet animal obtained by the store. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase dogs and cats owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. |
NAKASHIMA |
CPN/AEN, JDC |
SB2120 |
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HB1683
Landlord-Tenant Code; Rights; Duties
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Clarifies the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in the State. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
NAKASHIMA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
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HB1684
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
FIN |
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HB1685
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
NISHIMOTO |
EEP, ECD, FIN |
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HB1686 HD1 SD1 CD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Chiropractic; Charges
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Increases the reimbursement rate for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance from $75 to $100. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
NISHIMOTO, NAKASHIMA |
CPN, WAM |
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HB1687 HD1
Renewable Energy; Distributed Energy Resources; Retail Crediting; PUC
RELATING TO ENERGY RESILIENCY.
Requires full retail crediting for energy exports enrolled in grid services programs, whereby energy exported to the electrical grid past a participating customer-generator's point of common coupling from photovoltaic solar systems paired with battery storage as part of a utility-controlled grid service program would be credited at the full retail rate of electricity for the relevant time period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2986 |
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HB1688 HD2 SD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment and establish an advisory council to determine what would be needed to transition to a more circular system with less waste generation, more reuse, and an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
AEN/CPN, WAM |
SB2368 |
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HB1689
Conservation and Resources; Parrotfish; Spearing; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PARROTFISH.
Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise. |
(H)
2/21/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
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HB1690
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; HECO; MECO; HELCO; CIP; Capital Improvement Programs ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company and Hawaii Electric Light Company for multi-project capital improvement programs. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC/EEP, FIN |
SB3015 |
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HB1691 HD1 SD1
Environment; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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HB1692
Condominiums; Commercial Property Assessed Financing; C-PACER
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1693
Electronic Smoking Devices; Department of Health; Retail Tobacco Stores; Lithium-ion Batteries; Disposal; Fine
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer an electronic smoking device disposal program for the collection and disposal of electronic smoking devices that contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Requires all retail tobacco stores that sell electronic smoking devices to participate in the program or be subjected to a fine. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1694
Health; Short Form
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to health. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
HLT |
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HB1695
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
HLT |
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HB1696
Adult Mental Health; Short Form
RELATING TO ADULT MENTAL HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to adult mental health. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
HLT |
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HB1697
Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Short Form
RELATING TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH.
Short form bill relating to child and adolescent mental health. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
HLT |
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HB1698
Home Births; Short Form
RELATING TO HOME BIRTHS.
Short form bill relating to home births. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
HLT |
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HB1699
Minority Caucus Package; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts food and medical services from the general excise tax. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
FIN |
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HB1700
Minority Caucus Package; Taxation; Income Tax
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Eliminates state income tax. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
FIN |
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HB1701
Minority Caucus Package; Individual Housing Account
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Updates the Individual Housing Account statute to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
HSG, FIN |
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HB1702
Minority Caucus Package; Zoning; Housing; Regulation; Land Use
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Reduces zoning restrictions for affordable housing development. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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HB1703
Minority Caucus Package; Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those already in office. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1704
Minority Caucus Package; Election Integrity; Surveillance
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Amends provisions in Chapter 11 to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, increases the number of voter service centers, and requires ballots be sent by mail only upon voter request. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1705
Minority Caucus Package; State of Emergency; Proclamations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Clarifies that emergency powers must comply with the Constitution and the needs of the circumstances. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated and how proclamations may be extended. Requires a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature for a proclamation extension. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1706
Minority Caucus Package; Database; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study comparing other state's financial databases with Hawaii's current systems to assess the feasibility of adopting a single, more transparent and efficient statewide system. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
LMG, FIN |
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HB1707
Minority Caucus Package; Film Industry Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Amends the amount of total income tax credits available. Provides the State with alternative marketing opportunities in lieu of a shared-card, end-title screen credit. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1708
Minority Caucus Package; Education; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a K-12 curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling exceeded. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1709
Minority Caucus Package; Entrepreneurship; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Establishes the office of entrepreneurship. Creates a program in partnership with the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1710
Minority Caucus Package; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Leases
RELATING TO LEASES.
Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1711
Minority Caucus Package; Hawaiian Home Lands; Enterprise Zone
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB1712
Minority Caucus Package; OHA; Ceded Lands; Pro Rata Share
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1713
Minority Caucus Package; Paid Family Leave; Public Employees
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB1714
Minority Caucus Package; Constitutional Amendment; Education (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected from at least 7 school districts as provided by law and to serve no more than twelve years as a member. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1715
Minority Caucus Package; Parental Rights; Education
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
Establishes the Ohana Bill of Rights for parents and legal guardians of minor children to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor child. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to HLT, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 4 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD, Matsumoto |
HLT, EDN, JHA |
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HB1716
Minority Caucus Package; Organized Retail Theft; Task Force
RELATING TO THEFT.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
JHA |
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HB1717
Minority Caucus Package; Self-Protection; Use of Force
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
JHA |
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HB1718
Minority Caucus Package; Mental Illness; Hospitalization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
HLT, JHA |
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HB1719
DOH; Newborns; Screening; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
RELATING TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.
Requires birthing facilities to screen newborns for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and to report data to the Department of Health. Provides a screening exemption when parents or guardians object on religious grounds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD, Alcos |
HLT, CPC |
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HB1720
Minority Caucus Package; Firefighter; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL SERVICES FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
Provides cancer screening for full-time state firefighters every three years to cover twelve types of cancer. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
LGO, FIN |
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HB1721
DHS; Med-QUEST Division; Rulemaking; Reimbursements; Remote Ultrasound Procedures; Remote Fetal Nonstress Tests
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services to adopt rules authorizing reimbursements for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
HUS, FIN |
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HB1722
Health Care; Insurance; Coverage; Breast Cancer Screenings; Breast Examinations; Cost-Sharing; Prohibited
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1723
Minority Caucus Package; Constitutional Amendment; Initiative (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.
Adds new sections to the Hawaii Constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Specifies a procedure for recall of elected officials and appointed justices and judges. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1724
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Precious Metal Bullion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
FIN |
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HB1725
Minority Caucus Package; Liability; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO MEDICAL LIABILITY.
Ensures that any mandated medical products are subject to standard liability. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA |
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HB1726
Minority Caucus Package; Immunization; Medical Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS.
Standardizes medical exemptions from vaccination and immunization requirements. Allows one medical exemption form to remain valid. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
HLT, CPC |
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HB1727
Minority Caucus Package; Education; Sexuality Health Education
RELATING TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM.
Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, EDN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
HLT, EDN |
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HB1728
Minority Caucus Package; Condominium; Insurance; Tax Credit
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE.
Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1729
Taxation; Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Cost-of-Living Adjustments
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Adjusts annually for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2025, the income tax brackets, personal exemption amounts, standard deduction amounts, and the overall limitation on itemized deductions by a cost-of-living adjustment factor linked to the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price Index. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
FIN |
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HB1730
Housing; Accessory Dwelling Unit; HCDA; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units on an island with a population of more than 150,000, but less than 175,000. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 4 years of rental. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
WAL/HSG, FIN |
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HB1731
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Property; Mortgage; Down Payments
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, no down payment shall be required for any mortgage. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1732
Kamaaina Come Home Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers to hire state residents who have been living, working, or studying on the mainland for three or more years and agree to return to Hawaii. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
FIN |
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HB1733
Elections; County Clerks; Voter Registration; Records; Deaths
RELATING TO REGISTERED VOTERS.
Requires county clerks to update the general register of voters according to death certificates and other disqualifying records upon receipt from department of health or another informing agency. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
JHA |
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HB1734
Campaigns; Advertisements; Artificial Intelligence; Disclosures
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires any campaign advertisement that contains any image, video footage, or audio recording that is created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to include a disclosure statement regarding the use of that technology. Subjects violators to administrative fines. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, Matsumoto |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1735 HD1
Minority Caucus Package; Recidivism; Offender Re-entry Programs; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability and work-force-readiness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1736
Minority Caucus Package; Maui Wildfires; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS.
Establishes a program to provide no interest and no fee loans for down payments to Maui wildfire victims who lost their homes in the wildfire. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the State general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1737
Death Penalty; Sex Trafficking; Minors; Criminals; Penal Code
RELATING TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon conviction for sex trafficking of a minor. Requires separate sentencing proceedings after conviction before a jury. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, GARCIA |
JHA |
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HB1738
Taxation; DOTAX; DBEDT; Sales Tax; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Study; Proposed Legislation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Directs the Department of Taxation, in consultation with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to study the feasibility of replacing the income and general excise taxes with a new retail sales tax or other tax. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed implementing legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1739
Product Labeling; Human Cells; Penalties
RELATING TO PRODUCT LABELING.
Establishes labeling requirements for products that were developed or tested using human cells. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
CPC/JHA |
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HB1740
DOE; Sex-specific Athletic Teams; School Sports
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
Creates the requirement that the Department of Education designate sex‑specific teams for the purpose of gender equality in school sports. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, Matsumoto, Ward |
EDN, JHA |
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HB1741
Nuclear Energy; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OR DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN THE STATE WITHOUT PRIOR LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL.
Repeals the provision of the state constitution that prohibits the construction of nuclear fission power plants unless approved by a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1742
Marriage; Age; Minors
RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Raises the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age. Allows a person to marry at 17 years of age with the written consent of the person's parent, guardian, or a family court judge. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, MATSUMOTO |
JHA |
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HB1743
DCCA; Broker-dealer; Regulation Best Interest; Continuing Education; Investment Advisor Representatives
RELATING TO REGULATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires that if a broker-dealer is subject to a more restrictive standard than under the federal Regulation Best Interest standard, the more restrictive standard shall apply. Allows certain investment advisor representatives to use other continuing education hours to satisfy continuing education requirements. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK |
ECD, CPC |
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HB1744
Constitutional Amendment; Legislature; Voting; Aye with Reservations; Prohibition (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY LEGISLATIVE VOTING PROCEDURES.
Proposes an amendment to article III of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to clarify that a legislator who is present to vote on any bill, resolution, confirmation of an appointment, or adoption of a report of a committee, whether in a floor session or in committee, shall vote either "aye" or "no" on the matter, unless the member is recused. Prohibits the practice of voting "aye with reservations". |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1745
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1746
DOE; Home-Schooled Children; Students; Sports; Athletics
RELATING TO HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN.
Allows a home-schooled child to become a member of the sports teams of the public school that the child would otherwise be required to attend. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1747
Firearms; Handguns; Open Carry; Licenses; Issuance; Criteria
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Mandates that any qualified applicant shall be granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition unconcealed on the applicant's person. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK |
JHA |
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HB1748
Condominiums; Replacement Reserves; Excess Amounts
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes condominiums to invest funds in excess of their estimated replacement reserves into medium grade or high grade obligations, as specified by the Securities Valuation Office. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1749
Government; Election Integrity; In-Person Voting; Precincts
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Restores in-person voting at polling places as the principal method of voting in this State. Repeals the establishment of voter service centers. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1750
Minority Caucus Package; Ranked Choice Voting; Elections
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting for any election. Repeals the provision allowing for ranked choice voting for certain positions and circumstances. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1751
Minority Caucus Package; Elections; Reporting; Public Records
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY OF ELECTIONS.
Requires election information to be publicly available either through website access or public records request. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1752
Minority Caucus Package; Voting; Signature Verification
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Requires that ballot signatures be verified by employees in the presence of at least two official observers. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1753
Minority Caucus Package; Mandatory Recount; Voting; Methodology
RELATING TO MANDATORY RECOUNT OF VOTES.
Lowers the threshold for a mandatory recount of votes. Requires that a recount be conducted in a different method than the original vote. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1754
Minority Caucus Package; Ballots; Elections; Audits
RELATING TO ELECTION BALLOTS.
Requires that post-election pre-certification audits rely on physical ballots. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1755
State Budget; Short Form
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Short form bill relating to the state budget. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
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HB1756
State Programs; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS.
Short form bill relating to state programs. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
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HB1757
Office of the Legislative Analyst
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Clarifies the office of the legislative analyst. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
YAMASHITA |
LMG, FIN |
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HB1758 HD1 SD1
Professional Engineers; Licensure; Qualifications; Lawful Experience in Engineering Work; Code Compliance Review of Plans; Municipality Employees
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Clarifies that code compliance review of plans for construction applicable to the specific engineering field is considered lawful experience in engineering work for employees of municipalities. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-23-24 2:30PM in conference room 224. |
EVSLIN, AIU |
CPN |
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HB1759 HD1 SD1
Cesspools; Transient Accommodations; Upgrade, Conversion, Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires cesspools attached to or used by housing or lodging that provides transient accommodations to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035 for priority level 1 cesspools and before 1/1/2040 for priority level 2 cesspools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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HB1760 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Budget and Finance; HHFDC; Counties; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Affordable Rental Housing; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Subaccount; State Debt Limit Exclusion; Private Activity Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, subject to legislative approval, to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond volume cap recycling program. Authorizes the Corporation or a county to establish a bond volume cap recycling program authorized by federal law. Allows the Department of Budget and Finance and Corporation to enter into an agreement with a county for bond volume cap recycling. Establishes a volume cap recycling program subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires a county or issuer to submit a report to the Department of Budget and Finance and Corporation on the status or use of its portion of the volume cap that is being recycled. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
EVSLIN, AIU |
WAM |
SB2339 |
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HB1761 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Bonds; Infrastructure; Regional State Infrastructure Subaccount
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes HHFDC to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and municipal taxation, with certain exceptions. Includes proceeds from bonds issued for regional state infrastructure projects as a source of revenue for regional state infrastructure subaccounts. Authorizes regional state infrastructure subaccount revenues to be used to repay regional state infrastructure project bond holders. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/3/2024- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-03-24 10:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, AIU |
HOU, WAM |
SB2133 |
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HB1762 HD1
Affordable Housing; Counties; Income Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county's legislative body from approving an affordable housing project with modifications that impose stricter income requirements than the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Perruso voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
EVSLIN |
HSG, FIN |
SB2063 |
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HB1763 HD1 SD2 CD1
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Housing Projects; Loans; Priority; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving any loan made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund unless the Corporation forecloses on the project. Amends the permitted uses of and priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Repeals the authorization to use Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide grants. Requires the Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature on plans to revolve funds back into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Applies to Rental Housing Revolving Fund applications submitted after 6/30/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
EVSLIN |
HOU, WAM |
SB2045 |
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HB1764
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; RHRF; Government-Owned Housing; Limited Profit Housing Associations; Supportive Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN |
HSG, FIN |
SB2015 |
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HB1765
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Development; Planning Exemptions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires certain projects meeting the criteria of section 201H-38(a)(1), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be exclusively for sale or rent to occupants who are Hawaii residents who own no other real property. |
(H)
2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN |
HSG, JHA |
SB2066 |
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HB1766 HD1
Elections; Advertisements; Synthetic Media; Deepfakes; Prohibitions
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits the distribution of synthetic media messages in advertisements before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD, Cochran, Gates, Quinlan |
JDC |
SB2396 |
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HB1767 HD1
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
SB2515 |
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HB1768
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB2474 |
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HB1769 HD2
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB2473 |
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HB1770
Kupuna Caucus; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HUS, FIN |
SB2472 |
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HB1771 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/18/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
CHUN, AIU, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB2470 |
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HB1772 HD1 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; DOH; Senior Fall Prevention Campaign; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). |
CHUN, AIU, AMATO, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB2471 |
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HB1773 HD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Dementia Training; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least one hour per year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. |
CHUN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
SB2552 |
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HB1774 HD2
Silver Alert Program; Missing Persons; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
Establishes a silver alert program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. |
CHUN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Ganaden |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
SB2305 |
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HB1775 HD1
Universal Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; DOE; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB2327 |
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HB1776 HD2 SD1
Income Tax; Itemized Deduction; Income Tax Brackets; Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; Conformity with Federal Deductions
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Amends income tax brackets. Temporarily amends the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed and permanently provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1777 HD1
Dental Hygienists; Preventive Dental Sealants; Dental Sealant Screenings; School-based Oral Health Programs
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Authorizes dental hygienists who are under the general supervision of a licensed dentist to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on certain individuals in a school-based oral health program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, CPN. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, CPN |
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HB1778 HD2
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Taxation; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, amends existing law regarding preemption of local ordinances and regulations regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices as a matter of statewide concern to clarify that the State's preemption power extends solely to the taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and allows counties to adopt ordinances and regulations that regulate smoking or the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance or a regulation that imposes a fee or tax on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
SB2691 |
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HB1779 HD2
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Summer Semester; Tuition; Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes a three-year summer tuition pilot program to provide funding to UH community colleges to offset the costs aligning the resident tuition rates for the summer semester with the resident tuition rates for the spring and fall semesters at the community colleges. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HRE, WAM |
SB2055 |
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HB1780 HD1
World Peace Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO WORLD PEACE DAY.
Designates September 21 of each year as World Peace Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to TCA. |
ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TODD |
TCA |
SB2131 |
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HB1781 HD2
Panaewa Community Development District; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Establishment ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Panaewa Community Development District to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Panaewa, Hawaii. Amends membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include representatives of the Panaewa Community Development District. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
ONISHI, NAKASHIMA, SOUZA, Morikawa |
WTL, WAM |
SB2766 |
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HB1782 HD2
DOH; Criminal History Record Checks; Hemp Processors
RELATING TO HEMP.
Makes a conforming amendment to allow the Department of Health, or its designee, to conduct criminal history record checks on applicants for hemp processor permits. Sunsets 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, ONISHI, TAKENOUCHI, Ganaden, Tam |
HHS/AEN, JDC |
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HB1783
Transportation; Electronic Credentials; Identification; Driver's Licenses; Civil Identification Cards
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Authorizes and establishes a regulatory framework for the issuance, use, and acceptance of electronic credentials. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, GANADEN, KILA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1784 HD1 SD1
Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Sunsets the tax credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KITAGAWA |
LBT, WAM |
SB2527 |
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HB1785
Unemployment Benefits; Striking Workers; Eligibility
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, WOODSON |
LGO, FIN |
SB2188 |
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HB1786 HD1
Elections; Clerks; Election Officials; Election Workers; Protections; Penalty; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits the sharing of personal information of clerks, election officials, and election workers for the purposes of intimidation, threats, harassment, or abuse. Amends the offense of assault in the second degree to include causing bodily injury to any clerk, election official, or election worker. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1787
Beach Protection; Coastal Access; Coastal Zone Management; Nuisance; Shoreline Armoring or Hardening
RELATING TO BEACH PROTECTION AND COASTAL ACCESS.
Amends the beach protection policy of the coastal zone management program to recognize that unauthorized structures, materials, armoring, or hardening structures, including seawalls and revetments, sandbags, geotextile fabrics, and sand burritos, placed in the shoreline are a nuisance per se. Strengthens state and county abatement and cost recovery authority of, and allows citizen suits for, this type of nuisance. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1788 HD1
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Excludes research funded by any grant, forgivable loan, or other amounts not included in gross income from qualified research expenses. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, 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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
NISHIMOTO |
HET, FIN |
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HB1789
DOT; Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SOUZA, AIU, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, Ganaden |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1790
Disabled Veterans; Motor Vehicles; Registration; Fees; Taxes; Exemption
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Exempts qualified disabled veterans from various annual motor vehicle fees and taxes, including vehicle weight taxes and beautification fees. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SOUZA, COCHRAN, Ganaden |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1791
Employment; Reproductive Loss Leave
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires certain employers in the State to offer reproductive loss leave for employees. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SOUZA, GANADEN, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO |
LGO, FIN |
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HB1792
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Health Education; Public Schools; Private Schools; Charter Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SOUZA, COCHRAN, PERRUSO |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1793 HD1
DOH; Hospitals; Administrative Rules; Security; Management Plan
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish rules requiring all licensed hospitals to develop and maintain a security management plan that is to be shared with the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SOUZA, COCHRAN, Ganaden |
HLT, CPC |
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HB1794
Hawaiian Language; DOE; Graduation Requirements
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KILA, HOLT, KAHALOA, POEPOE |
EDN/JHA, FIN |
SB3269 |
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HB1795 HD1
Community College; University of Hawaii; Working Group
RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Establishes a working group within the University of Hawaii to evaluate possibilities for making community college free for Hawaii residents. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HET, FIN |
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HB1796
Climate Resilience; Emergency Preparedness; Workforce Development; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP/ECD, FIN |
SB2578 |
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HB1797
DOE; Student Transportation; Public Schools; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services for Hawaii's public school system. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
SB2330 |
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HB1798
Minimum Wage Calculation; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD |
LGO, FIN |
SB2928 |
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HB1799
DOE; Public Schools; Preferred Names
RELATING TO PREFERRED NAMES.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM |
EDN, JHA |
SB2670 |
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HB1800 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB2234 |
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HB1801 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget; Bond Declaration
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
YAMASHITA, NISHIMOTO |
WAM |
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HB1802 HD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1803 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Pass-through Entity; S Corporations; Partnerships; Tax Exempt Entities
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii taxes at the entity level, reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Takes effect 7/1/2040. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
CPN, WAM |
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HB1804
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2024 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the sixth year of the credit. |
(H)
2/21/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
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HB1805 HD1 SD1
Payments Under Protest; Procedure
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS.
Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1806 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Tax Appeals; Filing; Appeal from Final Judgment
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS.
Removes language specifying that an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court be filed with the Tax Appeal Court. Allows an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court to be filed within thirty days of entry of a final judgment. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1807 HD2
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capital Improvement Appropriations; Performing Arts; School Arts Programs; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Appropriates funds for performing arts initiatives and expanded arts programing in schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2024- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
YAMASHITA |
TCA, WAM |
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HB1808 HD1 SD1
Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Developments
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/23. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
HOU, WAM |
SB2337 |
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HB1809
Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Requires that any newly established ocean recreation management area include the same or greater number of commercial use permits as the number of permits applicable to the area before the establishment of the ocean recreation management area. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1810
Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Ownership; Possession; Control; Persons Under Twenty-One; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from selling ammunition to a person under the age of twenty-one. Prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
HASHEM |
JHA |
SB2845 |
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HB1811
DLE; Department of the State Sheriff
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Renames the Department of Law Enforcement to the "Department of the State Sheriff". Renames the Director of Law Enforcement to "State Sheriff" and deputy directors to "undersheriffs". Establishes an assistant position to be designated by the State Sheriff. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
SB2628 |
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HB1812 HD2
DCR; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Correctional Facilities; Inmates; Solitary Confinement; Restrictions; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2025. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review certain housing placements. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2025. Requires a report to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
HASHEM |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
SB2452 |
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HB1813
Agricultural Lands; Recreational Use; Special Permit; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Requires a property owner of agricultural land to obtain a special permit from the respective county prior to conducting public and private open area types of recreational use. |
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2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
QUINLAN, HOLT, MATAYOSHI, TODD, Amato |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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HB1814 HD1 SD1
LRB; Condominium Property Regime Task Force; Study; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach certain subjects as they relate to condominiums. Extends the final report deadline and dissolution date of the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB2726 |
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HB1815 HD1 SD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Enterprise; Definition; Agritourism
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Includes agritourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support businesses engaged in agritourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
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3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI |
EET, WAM |
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HB1816
Tour Guides; DCCA; UH; License
RELATING TO TOUR GUIDES.
Establishes the Tour Guide Licensing Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires tour guides to complete the Professional Standards Tour Certification program by the University of Hawaii or another program approved by the Director. |
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1/30/2024- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
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HB1817
Taxation; Amnesty Program
RELATING TO TAX AMNESTY.
Establishes a one-time amnesty program for liabilities for taxable years beginning on or transactions occurring on or after 01/01/2000 through taxable periods ending on or transactions occurring on 12/31/2023. Specifies that the amnesty period begins 01/01/2025 and completes no later than 12/31/2025. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
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HB1818
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN |
HUS |
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HB1819
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN |
HUS |
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HB1820
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN |
HUS |
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HB1821
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN |
HUS |
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HB1822
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN |
HUS |
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HB1823
DLNR; Property Owners; Hazardous Fire Areas; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2313 |
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HB1824
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Assault; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Discrimination; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
JHA |
SB2683 |
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HB1825 HD1
Pharmacists; Out-of-State Prescriptions; Initial Fill
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS.
Authorizes out-of-state pharmacists to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, MARTEN |
HHS, CPN |
SB2119 |
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HB1826 HD1 SD1
Mental Health Professionals; University of Hawaii Windward Community College; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary positions to support the statewide expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, La Chica, Yamashita |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1827 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLIR; DOE; Health Care Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support health care workforce development programs, specifically the public high school health care workforce certificate program and glidepath program for certified nurse aides. Appropriates funds to renovate and equip certain public high school classrooms to be used for health care training. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
WAM |
SB3225 |
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HB1828 HD1 SD2
PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2030, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2) |
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4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1829 HD1 SD1
HSEO; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Sayama, Yamashita |
GVO/EET, WAM |
SB3314 |
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HB1830 HD2 SD1 CD1
DCCA; Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Associate Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Examinations; Social Work Interns; Insurance Reimbursement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning 7/1/2026, establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances; authorizes psychologist license applicants who possess a provisional license to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain supervised experience requirements; and authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Appropriates funds out of the Compliance Resolution Fund. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Holt, Yamashita |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
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HB1831 HD1 SD2
DOH; Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Crisis Intervention; Diversion; Reports; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including a triage center for medically monitored detoxification and the treatment of substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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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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SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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HB1832 HD1 SD2 CD1
DHRD; State Departments; Civil Service; Minimum Qualification Review
RELATING TO HIRING.
Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to provide state departments, divisions, and agencies the applications received for vacancies under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
SB3007 |
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HB1833 HD1 SD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Affordable Housing; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Appropriates funds into and out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for mixed-income rental projects or units in mixed-income rental projects for qualifying individuals and families. Appropriates funds for an unspecified number of finance specialist positions to assist with these loans and grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
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HB1834 HD1 SD1
DHS; Homeless Services; Contracts; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
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3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1835 HD1
Food, Water, and Other Supplies Working Group; Distribution Management Advisory Board; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Statewide Distribution Management Plan
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the distribution management advisory board to develop and advise on the statewide distribution management plan. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1836 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pharmacists; Prescription Refills; State of Emergency
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill and if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
WAL/HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1837 HD1 SD1
DOE; DOT; Emergency Action Plans; Comprehensive School Evacuation Communication Plans; Evacuation Routes; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to create emergency access plans for each Department school. Requires each Department school to have a comprehensive school evacuation communication plan for use during emergencies. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to assess all Department school campuses to determine if there are sufficient emergency evacuation routes for each campus and report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
EDU/TCA, WAM |
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HB1838 HD2 SD2
Short-Term Rentals; County Zoning; TAT
RELATING TO ZONING.
Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
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4/22/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Garcia, Yamashita |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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HB1839 HD2 SD1
DOH; Air Quality Monitoring; Olowalu; Lahaina; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for long-term monitoring of air quality for certain communities impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfire, as well as support for research efforts to better understand the environmental concerns linked to urban fires, including funding for the establishment of permanent environmental health specialist IV positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
HHS/PSM/AEN, WAM |
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HB1840 HD2
DLNR; Water Quality Monitoring; Pollution Detection; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support long-term water quality monitoring and pollution source detection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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HB1841 HD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to DLNR for operating expenses, equipment, the establishment of positions, and capital improvement projects to support wildfire emergency response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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HB1842 HD1 SD1
Wildfire Prevention Working Group; Criminal Penalties; Fire Protection Laws; Arson; Red Flag Warning; Strict Liability
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Increases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the fourth degree to a class C felony if the offense was committed during the time period and within the geographic area in which a red flag warning was in effect. Provides that the state of mind requirement with respect to the attendant circumstance that the red flag warning was in effect is negligence. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
PSM, JDC |
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HB1843 HD2 SD1
DLIR; Fire Protection; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to direct fire protection efforts statewide. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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HB1844 HD1 SD1
UH; Maui College; Adjunct Professors; Construction; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary adjunct faculty positions at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Yamashita |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1845 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2210 |
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HB1846
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to Candidate Committee Expenditures
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.
Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2211 |
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HB1847
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Relating to the Solicitation and Acceptance of Campaign Contributions by Candidate Committees
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2212 |
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HB1848
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. |
(H)
2/1/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2213 |
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HB1849
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2214 |
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HB1850
City and County of Honolulu Package; ERS; Retirement; Government Employees
RELATING TO VESTING IN THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends the vesting period to 5 years for tier 2 government employees of the Employees' Retirement System who are in service on the effective date of the Act or return to service after the effective date of the Act, and for employees who become a member on or after the effective date of the Act. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB2220 |
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HB1851
City and County of Honolulu Package; DLM; DDC; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB2221 |
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HB1852 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Package; ESD; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds to the Emergency Services Department of the City and County of Honolulu to expand Community Outreach Response and Engagement Program services outside of urban Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
SB2222 |
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HB1853
City and County of Honolulu Package; Department of Health; Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permits
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMITS.
Prohibits the Director of Health from assessing any fees for the issuance of municipal separate storm sewer system permits to county governments. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
SB2223 |
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HB1854
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Regulation
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2224 |
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HB1855
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB2225 |
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HB1856 HD2
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Vehicular Access; Regulations; Restrictions; Ordinances
RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict access to streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB2226 |
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HB1857 HD1
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; Governor; Emergency Powers; Mortgage Foreclosures; Suspension
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Authorizes the Governor to suspend the mortgage foreclosure provisions of chapter 667, HRS, for properties having substantial damage resulting from a disaster under a Governor declared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC/JHA |
SB2227 |
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HB1858
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Meetings; Supplemental Information
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Provides that supplemental information received within 48 hours of a meeting of a board subject to state opening meetings law may be added to the board packet; provided that the public is promptly provided access to the supplemental information. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2198 |
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HB1859
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Closed Meetings; Training
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Authorizes any board that is subject to state open meetings law to hold a closed meeting for the purpose of providing training to new and current board members. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2199 |
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HB1860
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2200 |
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HB1861 HD2 SD2
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Motor Vehicles; Number Plates; Hawaiian Diacritical Marks; Electric Vehicles
RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.
Requires each number plate issued on or after 1/1/2025 to include an 'okina in the word "Hawai'i". Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters for the words "Hawai'i" and "Aloha State" in motor vehicle number plates. Limits application of special number plates for environmental conservation to electric vehicles. Specifies that the design for special number plates for environmental conservation does not require the words "Aloha State". (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 831). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
SB2201 |
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HB1862
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Small Purchase Procurements
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB2202 |
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HB1863
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Agricultural District
RELATING TO LAND USE COMMISSION.
Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to counties having specific population levels. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TOU/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TOU/WAL, JHA |
SB2203 |
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HB1864
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments; Counties
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Authorizes a county to initiate a land use boundary amendment to implement the county's general plan. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB2204 |
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HB1865 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2190 |
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HB1866 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2191 |
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HB1867
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2192 |
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HB1868
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Computers
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME.
Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2193 |
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HB1869 HD1 SD2
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the first, second, and third degrees. Requires uncrewed aircraft to be operated by a human operator at all times. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB2194 |
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HB1870 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Crimes Against Elders
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB2195 |
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HB1871
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Fraud; False Claims; False Statements
RELATING TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY.
Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2196 |
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HB1872
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Gambling
RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES.
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity". |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2197 |
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HB1873
Kauai Prosecuting Attorney Package; Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Increases the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the victim is less than 16 years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the victim is less than 16 years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was less than 16 years of age. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2251 |
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HB1874
Maui County Council Package; DLNR; Ocean Vessels; Commercial Use Permits; Environment
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS.
Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would cause nearshore water overcrowding or harm, or potential threats to, the environment. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA/CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA/CPC |
SB2205 |
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HB1875
Maui County Council Package; County Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Repeals the maximum tax rate of the county transient accommodations tax. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TOU, LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TOU, LGO, JHA, FIN |
SB2206 |
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HB1876
Maui County Council Package; State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB2207 |
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HB1877
Maui County Council Package; Procurement; Sole Source Procurements; Counties
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amend the procurement code to require County Council approval for contracts awarded by a county under its statutory authorization for sole source procurement if the contract amount exceeds $30,000. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB2208 |
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HB1878
Maui County Council Package; Ocean Recreation; Thrill Craft; State Boating Law; Definition
RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT.
Amends the definition of "thrill craft" in the state boating law. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC/JHA |
SB2209 |
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HB1879 HD1 SD1
Office of Elections Package; Embargo on Release of Information
RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
Provides that certain information to be included in any digital voter information guide shall not be released to any requestor in whole or in part before the public release of the entire guide. (SD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 014, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2232 |
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HB1880
Office of Elections Package; President; Electors; Assembly
RELATING TO THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Reschedules the post-election assembly of presidential electors to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. |
(S)
4/18/2024- Act 006, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2233 |
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HB1881 HD1 SD1
Ethics Commission Package; Administrative Fines; Maximum
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters relating to standards of conduct and lobbyists. (SD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 015, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2215 |
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HB1882
HSEC; State Ethics Commission Package; Advice; Investigations
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations pursuant to sections 84-31 and 97-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2216 |
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HB1883
Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code Reporting Period; Fiscal Year Reporting Period; Electronic Filing
RELATING TO REPORTING PERIODS.
Adjusts the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the state Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the Ethics Commission. |
(H)
2/1/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2217 |
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HB1884 HD1 SD1
Ethics Commission Package; Legislator Disclosures
RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Clarifies disclosures required from members of the Legislature. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 1:45PM; CR 325. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2218 |
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HB1885
Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Presumptions; Testimony
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include certain communications regarding procurement decisions, staffing or appointment decisions, the development of an administrative agency’s written report or statement of policy, and ex parte communications regarding contested case hearings. Includes among lobbyists certain persons who submit testimony 10 or more times in any calendar year. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Effective 1/1/2027. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2219 |
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HB1886 HD1 SD2
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Special Fund
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Authorizes moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to be used to defray the cost of statewide fire prevention, education, life safety, and preparedness programs, and hiring of administrative personnel. (SD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB2228 |
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HB1887
State Fire Council Package; Counties; Residences; Fire Sprinkler Systems
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for fire sprinkler systems in residences. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 1 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA/CPC |
SB2229 |
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HB1888
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Restrictions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2230 |
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HB1889 HD1 SD2
Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Cancer; Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, JDC/WAM |
SB2231 |
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HB1890
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Prohibits retailers from selling or offering for sale certain combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2026. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
EEP, CPC |
SB2741 |
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HB1891
Climate Change; Vehicle Miles Traveled; Report; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission
RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop strategies for vehicle miles traveled reduction in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/CPC, referral sheet 1 |
LOWEN, TODD |
EEP/CPC |
SB3273 |
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HB1892 HD2 SD1
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Public Outreach and Education; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part II: Amends the deadlines for required upgrades conversions, or connections for certain priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools. Part III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Part IV: Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the implementation of the cesspool compliance pilot grant project. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
SB2426 |
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HB1893
Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Amends Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to increase the cesspool compliance pilot grant project grant amount and update a reference. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 and to establish positions to implement the pilot grant project. |
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2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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HB1894
Cesspools; DOH; Public Outreach and Education; Real Property; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include whether the property has a cesspool, including the date by which state law mandates that the cesspool be upgraded, converted, or connected, and the priority level of the cesspool according to the Hawaii cesspool hazard assessment and prioritization tool. |
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2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB2425 |
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HB1895
Septic System; Septic Tank; Agricultural District; New Subdivision
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the installation of septic systems for any development or structure constructed on a subdivision of land in the agricultural district on or after January 1, 2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
LOWEN, NAKAMURA |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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HB1896 HD2 SD1
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(H)
5/3/2024- Deferred one day. |
LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, WOODSON, Sayama |
AEN, CPN |
SB2427 |
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HB1897 HD2
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/7/2024- Referred to EET/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD, Amato |
EET/AEN, CPN/JDC |
SB2576 |
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HB1898
Cesspools; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for two full-time positions to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established by Act 153, SLH 2022, and makes an appropriation for the project for FY 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(H)
2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KITAGAWA |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB2360 |
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HB1899
State Snails; Designation
RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
Designates certain snail species as official state snails. |
(S)
4/12/2024- Act 004, 04/12/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Matsumoto |
TCA/AEN |
SB2911 |
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HB1900 HD1
Commission on Water Resource Management; Hawaii Mesonet; Hydrologic Data; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION.
Appropriates funds to improve the State's water resource management and hydrologic data collection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Ganaden, Quinlan |
WTL, WAM |
SB2914 |
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HB1901 HD1
State Historic Preservation Program; Historic Property; Department of Accounting and General Services; Comprehensive Survey and Inventory; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" for purposes of the historic preservation program. Exempts state projects on state-owned buildings from state historic preservation division review unless the affected property is more than one hundred years old or on or being added to the Hawaii register of historic places or national register of historic places. Requires the department of accounting and general services to conduct a comprehensive survey and inventory of all state-owned buildings within five years to evaluate and nominate potentially eligible buildings for listing on the Hawaii register of historic places or national register of historic places. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2129 |
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HB1902 HD1 SD2 CD1
Emergency Management Powers; State of Emergency; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency and local state of emergency, respectively. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Cochran |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
SB2843 |
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HB1903 HD1 SD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Expands access of early learning programs to other state properties and public lands besides public school campuses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/3/2024- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-04-24 10:15AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1904 HD2
Department of Education; School Placement; Child of Military Parent or Guardian
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent or guardian has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/PSM, JDC. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WARD |
EDU/PSM, JDC |
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HB1905
HPHA; Pet Animals; Allowed
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. |
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1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
GARRETT, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, Ganaden |
HSG, JHA |
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HB1906 HD1 SD1
DOE; Mental Health and Well-Being Support; Mobile Applications; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMOTE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance its Panorama platform and Trust Circle mobile application or create a new platform. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1907 HD2
Manoa Stream Maintenance Reimbursement Pilot Program; Debris Clearing; DLNR; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish and implement a two-year Manoa stream maintenance reimbursement pilot program to reimburse homeowners adjacent to Manoa stream for clearing debris in Manoa stream. Appropriates funds and establishes positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GARRETT |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1908 HD1
DAGS; Salaries; Public Officers and Employees; Payroll Schedule; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall not be subject to negotiation under Chapter 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Makes appropriations to establish six full-time equivalent positions and to cover the costs of converting to a predicted payroll schedule. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
LGO, FIN |
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HB1909
Small Business; Maui Wildfires; Rent Subsidy; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
Establishes the Maui small business rent subsidization grant program to assist small businesses displaced by the 2023 Maui wildfires to pay rent at new locations on Maui. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD,FIN, referral sheet 1 |
WARD, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KONG, LA CHICA |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1910
Telework; Tax Credits; Small Business; Employers; Employees
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KONG, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, PIERICK, WARD |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1911 HD2 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental Budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2374 |
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HB1912 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. (SD1) |
(H)
4/19/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 721). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2375 |
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HB1913 HD1 SD2
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-Appointed Counsel; Guardians Ad Litem; Fees; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024 2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2376 |
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HB1914 HD1 SD2
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2377 |
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HB1915
Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Updates the Uniform Probate Code by reducing the number of required publications of a notice to creditors by a trustee to once a week for two successive weeks, consistent with amendments made by Act 158, SLH 2023, to publication requirements applicable to probate matters generally. |
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4/18/2024- Act 007, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2378 |
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HB1916 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Servants; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Prohibits, upon written request from certain public servants or their representative, any government agency, person, or organization from making certain personal information publicly available on the Internet. Effective 10/1/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2379 |
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HB1917 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Units 1 and 10; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for judiciary employees and their excluded counterparts. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/LBT, WAM |
SB2380 |
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HB1918 HD1
Historic Preservation Tax Credit; Extension; Aggregate Caps
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Extends the sunset date for the historic preservation tax credit to December 31, 2030, and adjusts the cap on the total tax credits for future taxable years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2300 |
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HB1919 HD1 SD2
DLNR; State Boating Facility Lease Program; Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Leases; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes a state boating facility lease program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease 1 state small boat harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions related to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor. Appropriates moneys out of the boating special fund. Repeals on 6/30/2044. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/25/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 823). |
ICHIYAMA |
WAM |
SB2555 |
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HB1920
Real Property; Land Owner; Error
RELATING TO OWNERS OF LAND.
Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
JHA |
SB2387 |
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HB1921 HD1
DOH; Mobile Vaccination Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MOBILE VACCINATIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services for populations with reduced access to vaccines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, FIN |
SB2853 |
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HB1922 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Wildlife; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain wildlife. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to timely adopt, amend, or repeal certain rules if the board finds that the action is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to impacted natural resources or in light of newly available technology or data. (SD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL, JDC |
SB2912 |
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HB1923 HD1 SD2
Overnight Camps; Agricultural Districts; Special Permits
RELATING TO CAMPS.
Authorizes overnight camps in operation prior to January 1, 1961, to be regulated via the special permit process. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
ICHIYAMA |
WTL, JDC |
SB2756 |
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HB1924 HD1
UH; Wildfire Forecast System; Public Safety; Preparedness; Wildfire Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A WILDFIRE FORECAST SYSTEM FOR HAWAII.
Requires UH to establish a program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL/HET, FIN |
SB2284 |
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HB1925 HD2 SD1 CD1
OPSD; Hawaii State Planning Act; Phase II; Task Force; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.
Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WTL, WAM |
SB2988 |
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HB1926
DLNR; Wildfire Safety Advisory Board; Members; Duties; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION.
Establishes the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, FIN |
SB2842 |
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HB1927 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Criminal Offense; Indecent Exposure; Less Than Sixteen Years of Age; Strict Liability
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than sixteen years of age at the time of the offense. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the person exposed is less than sixteen years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the person exposed was less than sixteen years of age. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). |
ICHIYAMA, NAKAMURA |
JDC |
SB2971 |
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HB1928
State Historic Preservation Division; Forty-five-day Limit to Approve or Make Determination
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the state historic preservation division to approve or make a determination within forty-five days on a properly completed and submitted application for public and private work. Deems the application to be approved if state historic preservation division does not make a determination within forty-five days. If the application is rejected, requires state historic preservation division to explain in writing. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1929
Department of Health; Wetlands; Isolated Wetlands; State Waters; Water Pollution
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, LOWEN |
WAL, JHA |
SB2390 |
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HB1930 HD1
HI-EMA; Warehouse; Supplies and Equipment; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning, design, and construction for a warehouse to expand the Hawaii emergency management agency's ability to store and deploy supplies and equipment to all counties within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, FIN |
SB2924 |
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HB1931
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Akamai Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Positions; Fringe Benefits; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Sciences Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Akamai Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Akamai Internship Program. |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ONISHI, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HET, FIN |
SB2754 |
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HB1932 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOT; Public Lands; Real Property; Acquisition; Disposition
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to acquire, including by condemnation, any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use and own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of the property acquired. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude lands set aside for the Department of Transportation, leased by the Department of Transportation, or to which the Department of Transportation holds title. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to directly acquire any real property for its purposes. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to expend funds for the acquisition, management, or maintenance of property for projects relating to climate mitigation and adaptation and visual and noise buffer zones and barriers. (CD1) |
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5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB3212 |
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HB1933 HD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Sobriety Checkpoints; Special Fund; State Vehicle Registration Fee; Counties; Appropriation; Grant-in-Aid; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SOBRIETY CHECKS.
Establishes a sobriety checkpoint special fund to provide funding to county law enforcement agencies for staffing for sobriety checks and processing of persons arrested at sobriety checkpoints. Increases the state vehicle registration fee and establishes the amount to be deposited into the sobriety checkpoint special fund. Appropriates funds into the sobriety checkpoint special fund and out of the special fund as grants-in-aid for the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
TODD, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, ONISHI, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Nakashima |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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HB1934 HD2
DOT; SHSP; Driving Under the Influence; Working Group
RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Requires the Director of Transportation to convene an intoxicated driving reduction working group, under the leadership of Hawaii's strategic highway safety plan, to make recommendations for amendments to existing laws to reduce incidents of intoxicated driving. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TODD, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
TCA, WAM |
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HB1935 HD1
Vehicles; Operation; Intoxicants; Blood Alcohol Concentration; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Nolo Contendere; State Highway Special Fund; Appropriation. ($)
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Makes eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea persons with a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08, under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 11 |
TODD |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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HB1936 HD2 SD2
DOT; Harbor Safety; Mooring; Commercial Docks; Labor; Collective Bargaining
RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.
Mandates that the Department of Transportation require the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings to be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB2746 |
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HB1937 HD1
DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Pahoa Agricultural Park; Environmental Impact Statement; Non-potable Water Wells; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa and Pahoa agricultural parks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1938
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Works of Art; Sale
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Permits the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to sell artwork purchased with moneys from the works of art special funds as long as the artist or artists who created the work has died and the work is sold at a fair market value as determined by a third-party appraiser. Requires the proceeds of any sale of artwork purchased using moneys from the works of art special fund to be deposited into the works of art special fund. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAM, GARRETT, MATAYOSHI |
CAI, FIN |
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HB1939 HD1 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to provide greater access to the arts for children and communities in need, with a focus on those affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to accept gifted property for certain purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Kobayashi |
TCA, WAM |
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HB1940 HD2
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; CIP; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds out of the Works of Art Special Fund to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the integration of works of art projects into several major capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
TCA, WAM |
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HB1941 HD1 SD1
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Quality Improvements; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation from the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the 2024 consultant report for the Hawaii State Hospital. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2250 |
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HB1942 HD1
BLNR; Real Property; Dissolved Corporations; Escheatment
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Permits real property assets of a dissolved corporation to escheat to the State, upon approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, if the assets were not transferred to a creditor, claimant, or shareholder of the corporation; real property taxes and any state tax liens have remained unpaid for five years; and the State makes a showing that attempts to locate creditors, claimants, and shareholders of the dissolved corporation have been unsuccessful. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
MATAYOSHI |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1943 HD1
Employer-Union Trust Fund; Health Plans; Prepaid Health Care Act
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, GARRETT, TAKENOUCHI |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB1944 HD2 SD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation; Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Injuries; Coverage; MRI; Specialists
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes certain types of radiographical coverage and specialist consultations without a treatment plan within the context of workers' compensation coverage for employees with cervical and lumbar spinal injuries, or suspected cervical and lumbar spinal injuries. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Kobayashi |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB1945 HD1
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Leave Cash-out Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEAVE CASH-OUT PROGRAM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a leave cash-out pilot program for eligible department of corrections and rehabilitation employees who work in any state correctional facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
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HB1946 HD2 SD1
DOH; Hiring Process Improvement Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.
Establishes a three-year pilot program in the Department of Health for hiring process improvement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
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3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1947 HD1
Public Employees; Employees' Retirement System; Credited Service; Retirement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service from ten years to five years qualified Tier 2 employee's retirement system members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
LGO, FIN |
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HB1948
Subsistence Fishing; Gear Restrictions
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from establishing restrictions on the type of gear used for subsistence fishing. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, PERRUSO |
WAL, JHA |
SB3268 |
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HB1949 HD1 SD1
UH; Wildfire Susceptibility; Wildfire Vulnerability; Wildfire Management; Public Safety; Risk Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Maps; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERATION OF WILDFIRE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPS FOR HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State of Hawaii to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
HRE, WAM |
SB2502 |
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HB1950
Kimchi Day; November 22
RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.
Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in the State. |
(S)
4/22/2024- Act 008, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). |
ICHIYAMA, AIU, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KONG, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
TCA |
SB2402 |
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HB1951
CIP; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS |
FIN |
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HB1952 HD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Rules
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Specifically authorizes a medical cannabis dispensary to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from another dispensary. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding medical cannabis products within a certain time. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, Garcia |
JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN |
SB2461 |
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HB1953 HD1 SD2 CD1
Penal Code Review; Judicial Council; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Judicial Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
TARNAS, CHUN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC, WAM |
SB2332 |
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HB1954 HD1
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homeless; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
SB2556 |
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HB1955 HD1
DLNR; Special Land and Development Fund; Authorized Uses; Invasive Species; Safety Improvements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPECIAL LAND AND DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species and install and maintain safety improvements on improved lands that provide lease revenue to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and that have significant cultural or historic value. Appropriates moneys out of the special land and development fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD |
WAL, FIN |
SB2755 |
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HB1956 HD1
Task Force; Business Revitalization
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a business revitalization task force to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including by mitigating regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
HOLT, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
EET, WAM |
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HB1957 HD2
Tax Credit for Research Activities; Small Business
RELATING TO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years expenses. Narrows the qualifying criteria for research activities tax credits to applicants who are small businesses registered in the State. Increases the maximum amount of tax credits that can be certified per year. Extends the sunset date of the research activities tax credit by five years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, WOODSON |
EET, WAM |
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HB1958
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Pilot Program; Employers; Child Care ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HOLT, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
LGO/HUS, FIN |
SB2973 |
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HB1959 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, GARRETT, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI |
EET, WAM |
SB2081 |
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HB1960 HD2
Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for temporary positions within OPSD to support the activities of a district organization for a statewide economic development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TODD, WOODSON |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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HB1961
Emergency Powers; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Termination; Extension; Legislative Override; Severe Warning; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the Hawaii State Constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies that a state of emergency may be extended or terminated by a separate or supplementary proclamation. Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, by an affirmative two-thirds vote of each legislative house. Defines "severe warning". Specifies that prohibitions on price increases of essential commodities during a severe warning expire seventy-two hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental proclamation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1962
Tobacco Products; Unlawful Shipping; Repealed
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals provisions relating to the unlawful shipping of tobacco products. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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HB1963 HD1
Certificate of Need; Exemptions; Psychiatric Facilities; Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities; Bed Change Services
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the facilities or services that are exempt from certificate of need requirements to include psychiatric facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities, and certain bed change services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
KONG, AMATO, GARCIA, MARTEN, WARD, Belatti, Matsumoto |
HLT, CPC |
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HB1964 HD2 SD2
DHS; Child Care Worker Subsidy and Bonus Program; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Homes; Family Child Care Homes; Reports; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a child care provider subsidy and bonus program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers, group child care centers, and group child care homes and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329. |
AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2603 |
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HB1965
Abusive Litigation
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation. |
(H)
1/31/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
JHA |
SB2604 |
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HB1966
Health Care; Health Insurance; Reproductive Health Care Services; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2605 |
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HB1967 HD1 SD1
DLIR; Department of the Attorney General; Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund
RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES FUND.
Changes the administration of the Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATSUMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT/JDC, WAM |
SB2602 |
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HB1968 HD2
Sexual Abuse; Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/2/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
JDC |
SB2601 |
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HB1969 HD2
DOE; Shade Tree Program; Arborist; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Establishes the shade tree program in the Department of Education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish arborist positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Ganaden, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1970 HD1
Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles; Readiness; New Residential Construction
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires solar conduit- and electrical panel-readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle-readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD, Ganaden |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1971
BOA; Agricultural Lands; Leases; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. |
(H)
2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAM, TARNAS, WARD |
AGR, FIN |
SB2413 |
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HB1972 HD1 SD1
HSEO, Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EET/AEN, WAM |
SB2311 |
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HB1973
Rooftop Solar Installation; Rooftop Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems; New Residential Construction Requirement
RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to use moneys from the energy security special fund to administer variances. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
EEP, CPC |
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HB1974 HD1 SD1
DHS; Needs Allowance; Long-Term Care Facilities
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income Program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Takes effect 10/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
5/13/2024- Act 018, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1975
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Sunshine Law; Disability and Communication Access Board; Office of Information Practices; Disability Access to Public Information and Media Presentations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Establishes accessibility standards for the distribution of public documents and media presentations by boards as defined in section 92-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOBAYASHI |
JHA, FIN |
SB2751 |
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HB1976 HD1 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Office of Elections; Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee; Voter Education; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to annually request funding for the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds to the Office of Elections Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee to gather information and provide outreach and voter education services for individuals with accessibility needs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOBAYASHI |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
SB2752 |
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HB1977 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; DOE; Braille Literacy Instruction; Braille Literacy Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
Establishes state policy to promote braille literacy for blind students. Requires the individualized education programs of eligible blind students to include the instruction of Braille and provision of Braille instructional materials under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Education to establish a Braille literacy resource center. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. |
KOBAYASHI |
HHS/EDU, WAM |
SB2750 |
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HB1978
House of Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments
RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Establishes that House of Representative members of the same political party as the prior incumbent, not the Governor, shall make appointments for vacancies in the House of Representatives. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KOBAYASHI |
JHA |
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HB1979
Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program; DOH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Establishes the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program to be implemented and administered by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to obtain federal approval, make reports, and adopt rules. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KOBAYASHI |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1980 HD1 SD1
Animal Cruelty; Penalties; Felony; Illegal Animal Fighting; Birds
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Establishes the separate offense and applicable penalties relating to the fighting of birds in the first and second degrees. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
4/9/2024- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro). Excused, 0 (none). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC |
SB2684 |
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HB1981 HD1
Traffic Violations; Disbursement; Counties
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Specifies that a portion of the revenues collected from traffic violations shall be disbursed to the county that enforced the violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
QUINLAN, AIU, AMATO, HOLT, KILA |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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HB1982
Alcohol; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN, HOLT, LA CHICA, TODD |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1983
Landlord Tenant Code; Death of Tenant
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the landlord-tenant code to provide for a process to dispense of property and return the premises to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
AIU, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
CPC, JHA |
SB2834 |
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HB1984
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Remedies; Deadlines
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Amends the deadlines related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations and the payment of past due rent. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1985
DHRD; Telework; Rules; Policies; Guidelines; State Employees; Limitation; Supervisory and Accountability Standards
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
Requires the Director of the Department of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of two days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
AIU, KILA, MIYAKE |
LGO, FIN |
SB2598 |
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HB1986
County Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse Office Conversion Projects; Ventilation and Lighting Requirements; International Building Code
RELATING TO COUNTY BUILDING CODES.
Requires each county to allow a developer undertaking an adaptive reuse office conversion project to comply with the International Building Code with respect to provisions concerning ventilation and lighting. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
AIU, KILA, MIYAKE |
WAL, CPC |
SB2006 |
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HB1987
Trespass; Construction Crane; Machinery; Airspace; Temporary Use; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
AIU, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE |
JHA, FIN |
SB2078 |
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HB1988 HD1
Counties; County Housing Powers; HHFDC; Mixed-Use Development; Mixed-Income Projects
RELATING TO COUNTY HOUSING POWERS.
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-income projects and mixed-use developments. Authorizes units in low- and moderate-income housing projects to be made available to households with higher incomes if there is an insufficient number of persons or families who meet income qualifying requirements. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/23. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
HOU, WAM |
SB2062 |
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HB1989 HD2 SD1
BOA; DOH; Raw Milk; Raw Milk Products; Raw Milk Dairy Products; Raw Goat Milk; Sales
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2025. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
NAKASHIMA |
AEN/HHS, CPN/JDC |
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HB1990 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Regulatory Framework; Travel Insurance
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Establishes a regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/1/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Kitagawa excused (2). |
NAKASHIMA |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
SB2913 |
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HB1991 HD1
U-drive Motor Vehicles; Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Establishes primary and optional coverage requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes disclosure requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/19/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
NAKASHIMA |
TCA, CPN |
SB2855 |
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HB1992
DCCA; Licensed Professionals; Contact Information
RELATING TO LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
ECD, CPC |
SB2315 |
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HB1993 HD1
Beverage Dealers; Redemption Centers; Refillable Beverage Containers; Regional Centers; Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program; Department of Health; Grants
RELATING TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Allows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Requires the Department of Health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to use the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2389 |
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HB1994
Procurement; State Agencies; Hydrogen Vehicles
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Includes hydrogen vehicles as a priority for state agencies when purchasing or leasing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty motor vehicles. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP, LGO, FIN |
SB2968 |
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HB1995
Department of Transportation; State Fleet; Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicles; Hydrogen Motor Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO STATE VEHICLES.
Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
SB2967 |
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HB1996 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Hydrogen
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable energy generated to be used to produce hydrogen, subject to certain conditions determined by the public utilities commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2964 |
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HB1997 HD1 SD1
PUC; Water Carriers; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Rate; Tariff; Discount; Interisland Transport of Renewable Hydrogen
RELATING TO THE INTERISLAND TRANSPORT OF HYDROGEN.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of renewable hydrogen. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727). |
NAKASHIMA |
CPN/TCA, WAM |
SB2965 |
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HB1998
DOT; State Fleet; Non-Road Vehicles; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a goal to transition all state-owned, non-road vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2045. Defines non-road vehicle. |
(H)
2/13/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-15-24 11:00AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
NAKASHIMA |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
SB2966 |
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HB1999
DOA; Market Analysis Study; Blue Carbon Ecosystem Projects; Blue Carbon Finance; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEM PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Ganaden |
AGR/EEP, FIN |
SB2084 |
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HB2000
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
AGR, FIN |
SB2767 |
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HB2001 HD1
DOA; Aquaculture Development Program; Restorative Aquaculture; Feasibility Study; Report to the Legislature; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB2083 |
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HB2002
CIP; Thirty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-sixth representative district. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LAMOSAO |
FIN |
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HB2003 HD1
DAGS; Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Public Buildings; Restrooms; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to post signage in each restroom identifying the location of the free menstrual products. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with Representative(s) Holt, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Pierick, Quinlan voting no (5) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
LAMOSAO, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, LGO, FIN |
SB3000 |
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HB2004
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Paid Sick Leave; Grants; Pilot Program; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEAVE GRANT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB2005 HD2
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Cure
RELATING TO TAXES.
Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure any failure to meet the requirements for the tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
EET, WAM |
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HB2006
Invasive Species; Placard; Establishments; Inspections; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE PESTS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, Cochran |
AGR, FIN |
SB2559 |
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HB2007 HD3
Housing; Zoning; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions; Medical Institutions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows religious institutions, educational institutions, and medical institutions to build dwelling units on lands within the state urban land use district, under certain conditions. Sunsets 1/1/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2024- Re-Referred to HOU/GVO/WTL, WAM. |
EVSLIN |
HOU/GVO/WTL, WAM |
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HB2008
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB2009
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB2010
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB2011
Urban Development; Short Form
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to urban development. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB2012 HD2
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Parking Requirements; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.
Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN, TODD |
TCA/EET, JDC |
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HB2013
Homeowners Insurance; Personal Property Insurance; Home Inventory; Claims; Total Loss; State of Emergency; Disasters
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes personal property insurance coverage, home inventory, and claims and appeals requirements for insurers issuing homeowners policies in cases where a policyholder experiences total loss of an owner-occupied resident, including its contents, as a result of an event that has been declared a disaster by the governor. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
EVSLIN, AIU |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
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HB2014
Location Tracker; Harassment; Criminal Law; Penalty
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
JHA |
SB2310 |
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HB2015 HD1
Department of Transportation; Emergency Egress; Pacific Palisades
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires DOT to identify an emergency egress route other than Komo Mai drive from Pacific Palisades or, if no other route can be found, determine the feasibility of constructing an alternate emergency egress route. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA |
TCA, WAM |
SB2445 |
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HB2016 HD1 SD1
Public Safety; Emergencies; Civil Defense; Pacific Palisades; Emergency Siren; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA |
PSM, WAM |
SB2444 |
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HB2017
Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MARTINEZ, MARTEN |
HUS, FIN |
SB2786 |
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HB2018
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
MARTINEZ, MARTEN |
HUS, FIN |
SB2788 |
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HB2019
Public Employment; COVID-19; Vaccination Policies; Reinstatement
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GARCIA |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2020 HD2 SD2 CD1
Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Producer; Definition; Disposition of Public Lands
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Expands the definition of "renewable energy producer" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands to renewable energy producers. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
ICHIYAMA, Lowen |
EET/WTL, CPN |
SB3195 |
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HB2021
Legislature; Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Applicability
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Removes the Legislature's exemption from the State's sunshine law. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, COCHRAN, PERRUSO, PIERICK |
JHA |
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HB2022
Legislative Budget Office; Fiscal Analysis; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO A LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE.
Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO, WARD |
LMG, FIN |
SB2644 |
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HB2023
Motor Vehicles; Registration; Taxes; Penalties; Delinquency
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the first 5 consecutive years of delinquency. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, COCHRAN, PERRUSO, PIERICK |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2024
Right-to-Try Act; Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
Beginning on January 1, 2025, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, PIERICK, Kapela, Perruso |
HLT, CPC |
SB2023 |
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HB2025
Nursery License; Establishment; Invasive Species; Control
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes the nursery license program for the regulation of the sale and movement of nursery stock. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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HB2026
Building Code; New Construction; Residential Buildings; Commercial Buildings; White Roofs
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new construction unless the structure's roof is painted in white or uses white colored material and requires roofs on residential and commercial buildings constructed before 1/1/2025, if repainting, to repaint the roof in white or use white colored materials. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
WAL, CPC |
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HB2027 HD1
Light Pollution; Dark Night Skies Protection Advisory Committee; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Establishes a dark night skies protection advisory committee to assist the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the development of a statewide dark night skies protection strategy to preserve dark night skies and reduce light pollution. Sunsets the existing advisory committee under the University of Hawaii on 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, PERRUSO |
EEP, FIN |
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HB2028 HD2
DBEDT; Department of the Attorney General; Hawaii Made Program; Made in Hawaii with Aloha Program; Hawaii-made Products; Hawaii-processed Products; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
Merges the Made in Hawaii with Aloha branding program with the Hawaii Made program under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Specifies that the Department of the Attorney General shall be responsible for enforcement of the program. Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" or "made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TODD |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2082 |
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HB2029 HD2 SD1
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. Establishes certain written notice requirements for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, AIU, GARRETT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
SB2653 |
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HB2030
School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing; DHHL
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Makes permanent the exemption from school impact fees of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HOLT, AIU, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2651 |
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HB2031
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys for the continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HOLT, CHUN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2650 |
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HB2032
Shopping Carts; Task Force; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness
RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS.
Establishes a shopping carts task force, to be chaired by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, to develop a system of regulatory controls for shopping carts. |
(H)
1/31/2024- Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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HB2033
Accounting Service Businesses; Procurement Preferences; Reciprocity; Definitions
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES AND RECIPROCITY.
Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under section 103D-303, HRS. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HOLT |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
SB2536 |
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HB2034
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HOLT, AIU, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TODD |
JHA, FIN |
SB2654 |
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HB2035
Child Care; Child Care Facilities; Department of Human Services; Demonstration Projects; Requirements
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Codifies program modification requirements for demonstration projects established by child care facilities that are licensed by the Department of Human Services. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WOODSON |
HUS, CPC, FIN |
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HB2036
Fire-free Program; DCCA; Condominiums; Fire Sprinklers; Loans; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIFE-SAFETY SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Fire-free Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide interest-free loans to condominiums for the installation of fire sprinklers or alternative life safety improvements. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2037
Constitutional Amendment; Recreational Cannabis; Legalization (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
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HB2038
DHS; ALICE; State Planning Act; Poverty Reduction
RELATING TO POVERTY REDUCTION.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish state goals for poverty reduction and socio-cultural advancement that support the principles of the Hawaii State Planning Act by reducing by 50% by 2050 the number of families in the State that are employed but asset limited and income constrained. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD, COCHRAN, GARCIA, PIERICK |
HUS, FIN |
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HB2039
State Capitol; DAGS; DPS; Security; General Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the capitol district. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD, GARCIA |
LMG, FIN |
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HB2040
Task force; Permitting; Construction; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
Establishes the building permit expeditionary improvement force to eliminate inefficiencies in the permitting process. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD, GARCIA |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2041
Constitutional Amendment; Astronomy; Mauna Kea; Thirty Meter Telescope (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE EXPEDITIOUS CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A THIRTY METER TELESCOPE ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the State to support and facilitate the expeditious construction and completion of a 30 meter telescope on Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
WARD |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2042 HD1 SD1 CD1
Youth Wellness; Mental Health; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to contract for the provision of youth mental health and wellness services to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2460 |
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HB2043 HD3
Department of Education; Private Schools; Charter Schools; Prekindergarten Programs and Schools; Harm to Students Registry; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a harm to students registry for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM/JDC. |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
EDU/LBT, WAM/JDC |
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HB2044
Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Broadband Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. |
(H)
2/2/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-07-24 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB3248 |
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HB2045 HD1
Contracts for Products or Services; Automatic Renewal Clause
RELATING TO AUTOMATIC RENEWALS.
Expands the law governing automatic renewal clauses to contracts with specified terms of one month or more and that renew for specified terms of one month or more. Requires that a notice of any material change be sent to the consumer no less than thirty days before the effective date of any material change. Exempts affiliates of insurers, providers of service contracts, and affiliates of those providers from the law governing automatic renewal clauses and continuous service clauses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. |
TAKENOUCHI |
CPN |
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HB2046 HD2
Feral Chicken Management; DLNR; DOA; Counties; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKEN MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and counties to collaborate on feral chicken management projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2024- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, SAIKI |
WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM |
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HB2047
Lava Zones; Property Insurance; Premiums; Dedicated Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.
Establishes a lava zone insurance fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2048 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Board of Directors; Composition; Public Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Increases the number of public members on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association from three to an unspecified number. Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President, rather than the Insurance Commissioner, to appoint the public members. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
CPN, WAM |
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HB2049
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Board Members; Annual Report; Website
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to post information about its board members and an annual report on its website. |
(H)
2/27/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
CPC |
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HB2050
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Lava Zones; DCCA; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to modernize and expand technology systems and software for new and existing policies and programs in the State. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2051
Insurance; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Plan of Operation; Covered Properties
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires that the Hawaii Property Insurance Association include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties, greenhouses, shade houses, and mixed-use properties, such as transient accommodations or residences in which a commercial enterprise operates on the property. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2052
Insurance; Property Insurance; Lava-Flow Hazard Zones
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits insurers offering property insurance in the State from refusing to issue or failing to renew a homeowner's insurance policy solely on the basis that the applicant's or insured's real property is located in a lava-flow hazard zone. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2053
Insurance; Residential Property; Lava Zones; Premiums; Cap
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes a cap on insurance premiums for residential properties located in lava zones on Hawaii island based on premiums of comparable residential properties not located in lava zones on Hawaii island. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2054
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Insurance; Lava Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to offer additional types of homeowners insurance policy options that exclude lava coverage. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2055
Foreclosure Moratorium; Lava Zones 1 and 2
RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES.
Establishes a moratorium on foreclosure actions for property located in lava zones 1 and 2. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2056 HD1 SD1
DCCA; State Reinsurance Exploratory Working Group; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs the State Reinsurance Exploratory Working Group to gather information to assist the Legislature in generating innovative solutions that address increasing insurance costs to consumers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
CPN, WAM |
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HB2057
Transportation; Alternative Routes General Excise Tax Surcharge; Alternative Routes Special Fund; New Motor Vehicles ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes an alternative routes general excise tax surcharge to be assessed on the sale of new motor vehicles. Establishes an alternative routes special fund. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN, GATES, KILA |
TRN, FIN |
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HB2058 HD1 SD1 CD1
Penal Code; Owners of Dangerous Dogs; Requirements and Penalties
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS.
Establishes the offense of negligent failure to control a dangerous dog. Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes provisions regarding the designation of dangerous dogs, requirements for owners of dangerous dogs, and impoundment of dangerous dogs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
ILAGAN, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS |
JDC |
SB2692 |
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HB2059
Secure Loads; Vehicles; Transfer Station
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles to securely fasten loads when at transfer stations, except when actively unloading. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2060
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to adult or minor students who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward their first undergraduate degree, under certain conditions. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN, PERRUSO |
HET, FIN |
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HB2061
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Athletics; Comparable Programs
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows a public charter school student who wishes to participate in a sport for which there is no athletic program at the student's charter school the ability to participate in a comparable program at any department school in the complex area where the student resides. Specifies that if the department school in the student's service area offers the student's desired athletic program, the student must participate in that athletic program and may not participate in an athletic program at a different department school in the same complex area. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2062
Judicial Proceedings; Attachment; Execution; Homestead Exemption
RELATING TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Increases the exemption from attachment or execution for homesteads to $150,000 for heads of family and persons sixty-five years of age or older and to $100,000 for everyone else. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ILAGAN |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2063
University of Hawaii; Diversity; Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE ENRICHMENT OF DIVERSITY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year pilot program to enrich diversity across the University of Hawaii System. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
HET, FIN |
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HB2064 HD1
Controlled Substances Registration; Public Interest Factors; Licensing
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Includes the prevention of activities within an applicant's premises and adjacent areas that are potentially injurious to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and neighborhood as a factor for determining whether a controlled substances registration is in the public interest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SAIKI |
HHS, JDC |
SB2456 |
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HB2065 HD2
DOT; Noise Traffic Pilot Program; State Highway Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EXCESSIVE NOISE.
Amends the appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Noise Traffic Pilot Program of the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
TCA, WAM |
SB2889 |
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HB2066
Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Establishes a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii green infrastructure authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. |
(H)
2/13/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, POEPOE |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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HB2067 HD2
Condominiums; Standard Proxy Forms; Disclosure Statement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole or to directors present at the meeting. Requires a disclosure statement on the standard condominium proxy form informing unit owners that an association may conduct direct elections by electronic, machine, or mail voting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2024- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC. |
SAIKI |
CPN, JDC |
SB2549 |
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HB2068
State Mental Health Program; Positions; Appointment; Psychologists
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes the director of health to appoint psychologists to fill staff positions for the state mental health program. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2069 HD1 SD1
DAGS; Civil Service; Exemptions; Information Technology Modernization
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Permits Department of Accounting and General Services to employ certain persons within the Comptroller's office who are exempt from state laws governing civil service and collective bargaining for certain purposes, as part of the State's information technology modernization efforts. (SD1) |
(S)
5/13/2024- Act 019, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119). |
SAIKI |
GVO, WAM |
SB2820 |
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HB2070 HD1 SD2 CD1
DCCA; Office of Administrative Hearing; Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds paid or filed by parties initiating an administrative appeal for protests of solicitations or award of contracts under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs except in cases where the party does not prevail and the Office of Administrative Hearing of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs finds that the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI |
GVO, CPN |
SB2827 |
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HB2071 HD1 SD1
Photo Red Light Imaging; Highway Safety; Traffic Violations; Transportation
RELATING TO PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS.
Provides that any photo red light imaging detector system's clear and unobstructed recorded image of a motor vehicle license plate shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle to which the license plate is attached is the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Requires the State, the county, or the State's or county's third party contractor to implement a process to record the date on which the summons or citation was submitted to the post office, which shall be prima facie evidence of the date the summons or citation was submitted to the post office. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI |
TCA, JDC |
SB2348 |
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HB2072 HD1 SD1
Campaign Spending; Solicitations; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony. (SD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Act 016, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
SB2453 |
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HB2073
Mail; Deceptive; Unsolicited; Prohibitions
RELATING TO MAIL.
Prohibits certain entities from distributing unsolicited mail that is reasonably likely to cause the recipient to believe that a governmental agency has approved of the distribution. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
SB2454 |
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HB2074 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOE; Kaiapuni; Hawaiian Immersion; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KAIAPUNI EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for Kaiapuni programs and the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) Kaiapuni education curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) Kaiapuni classroom teacher positions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
HOLT, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2075
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Homestead Program; Waiting List; Housing; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to further reduce its homestead program applicant waitlist. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HOLT, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, WARD, WOODSON |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2076
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes; Waitlist; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HOLT, AIU, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON |
JHA, FIN |
SB2921 |
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HB2077
Rights of Nature; Legal Personhood; Malama Ka Aina; Native Hawaiian Rights; Environment; Watersheds
RELATING TO WATERSHEDS.
Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
KAHALOA, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN |
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HB2078
Education; Inclusive Curricular Materials; Public Schools; Discriminatory Practices; Complaint
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to ensure that inclusive curricula are available to all students at public schools. Makes it a discriminatory practice to refuse to approve, remove, or prohibit the use or access of inclusive or diverse materials in schools and public libraries on the basis of materials featuring or written by LGBTQ+ individuals. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM |
EDN, JHA |
SB2883 |
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HB2079 HD2
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Prescriptions; Protections; Child Custody
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services. Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2882 |
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HB2080
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
JHA, FIN |
SB2884 |
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HB2081 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; DLNR; Natural Resources; Penalty; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Imposes a per-day penalty for nonpayment of TAT. Amends the transient accommodation tax rate. Requires a $20 transient accommodation tax to be levied per night for each furnishing of transient accommodations in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through a membership, loyalty, or rewards program. Appropriates funds to DLNR for protection, management, and restoration of the State's natural resources. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, QUINLAN, TODD, YAMASHITA |
EET/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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HB2082 HD1
School Bus Services; Department of Education; Comprehensive Standards
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Establishes comprehensive standards for the department of education related to school bus services to ensure equitable access, timely communication, and accountability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden |
EDU, WAM |
SB2303 |
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HB2083 HD3 SD1
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Recognition Program; Department Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option; Mililani High School Pilot Program
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal pilot program at Mililani high school no later than the 2025-2026 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD |
AEN, WAM |
SB2365 |
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HB2084 HD1
Vacated Homeless Encampments Clean Up Task Force; Intergovernmental Agreements; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a vacated homeless encampment clean up task force to identify parcels of land that require intergovernmental coordination to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on lands managed by government agencies, including but not limited to the United States Army Garrison Hawaii, and execute a memorandum of understanding to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on the identified parcels. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TODD |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
SB2854 |
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HB2085
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report; Certified Copies
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK |
CPC, FIN |
SB2127 |
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HB2086
Emergency Scheduling; Xylazine; Controlled Substance; Schedule III; Test Strip
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Excludes xylazine testing strips from the definition of "drug paraphernalia". Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement administration to make an emergency scheduling by placing xylazine into schedule III on an emergency basis. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO, TAM |
JHA |
SB2749 |
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HB2087 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Elder Access Pilot Program; Auditor; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a two-year elder access pilot program in the Executive Office on Aging, to improve access to essential services and reduce wait times for seniors seeking public services through state and county government offices. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to enter into memorandums of agreement with the counties and other state agencies to implement the pilot program. Requires the Auditor to evaluate the pilot program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, WARD, WOODSON, Matsumoto |
HUS, FIN |
SB2852 |
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HB2088
REC; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Damages; Attorney's Fees; Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force; Report
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish a Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force to ensure transparency and consistency in the management of condominiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Task Force on an unspecified date. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
CPC, FIN |
SB2336 |
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HB2089 HD2 SD1
State Building Code Council; Hawaii State Building Codes; International Building Code; International Residential Code; Code Cycles; Counties
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and International Residential Code within two years of every other official publication date of the applicable code or standard. Provides that if a county does not amend the Hawaii State Building Codes within the required two-year time frame, the Hawaii State Building Codes will become applicable as the interim county building code, until superseded by the adoption of an amended version of the Hawaii State Building Codes or standards by the county. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
EVSLIN, AIU |
GVO, JDC |
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HB2090 HD1 SD2 CD1
Residential Development; Areas Zoned for Commercial Use; Administrative Approval; Counties; Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse; Commercial Buildings
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2025, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAIKI, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
GVO/WTL, JDC |
SB2948 |
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HB2091 HD1
DOE; School Impact Fees; Exemptions
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts from the school impact fees the development of certain housing developments with income restrictions and additional or accessory dwelling units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AIU, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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HB2092
Department of Education; Holocaust; Genocide; Curricula; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to develop and implement a Holocaust and genocide curricula. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
EVSLIN, ILAGAN, MARTEN |
EDN, FIN |
SB2839 |
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HB2093 HD1
Rental Watercraft; Registration; Numbering; Navigable Waters; State Parks
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires rental watercraft to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being provided or offered to be used by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Sunsets 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
EVSLIN, NAKAMURA |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2094 HD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Landlord Obligations; Locks
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease with a term of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. |
KITAGAWA |
CPN |
SB3211 |
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HB2095
Department of Health; Safe Drinking Water; Emergency Measures
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN |
WAL/EEP, JHA |
SB3284 |
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HB2096
CIP; Seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LOWEN |
FIN |
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HB2097
Environmental Impact Assessments; Power-Generating Facilities; Combustion; Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies the definition of "power-generating facility" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating beginning January 1, 2024, that were not previously operational. Includes power-generating facilities that are converting from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
LOWEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, CPC |
SB2367 |
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HB2098 HD1
PUC; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
LOWEN, COCHRAN |
EEP, CPC |
SB3194 |
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HB2099
DOH; Environmental Toxins; Testing laboratory; Harmful Substances; Diseases; Natural Resources; CIP; GO Bond ($)
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
LOWEN, COCHRAN |
EEP/HLT, FIN |
SB2409 |
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HB2100 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates; HHFDC
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2024- Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 14 |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, PERRUSO, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Matsumoto |
EEP, FIN |
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HB2101 HD1
Recycling; Construction Waste; Working Group
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to make recommendations for increasing the recycling of construction and demolition debris. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2436 |
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HB2102
PUC; Electric Utilities; Wildfire Protection Plan; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan. Establishes a civil penalty for violations. Requires public utilities to report wildfires caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to investigate certain wildfires. Prohibits the reports as admissible evidence in any judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, HOLT, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP/WAL, CPC, JHA |
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HB2103 HD2 SD1
HSEO; Renewable Energy; Long Duration Clean Energy Storage; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
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3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, MARTEN, TARNAS, TODD |
EET, WAM |
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HB2104 HD1
HISC; Viability Funding; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
SB2358 |
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HB2105 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; UH; Statewide Environmental Assessment; Slim-hole Exploration; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a slim-hole resource characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, MARTEN, TARNAS, TODD |
EEP, FIN |
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HB2106
State Fire Marshal; Fire Enforcement Officers; State Fire Council; Fire Risks; State Lands; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to employ seven fire enforcement officers to issue citations to and remove persons creating fire risks on state lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL/JHA, FIN |
SB2434 |
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HB2107 HD2 SD1 CD1
Filipino Caucus; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator and Programming; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to establish a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator position and for programming support for LEP community projects within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, TAM, WOODSON |
PSM, WAM |
SB2781 |
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HB2108
Filipino Caucus; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; English Interpretations; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HET/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAM, WOODSON |
HET/LGO, FIN |
SB2782 |
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HB2109
Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN, ALCOS, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
SB2786 |
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HB2110
DHS; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Report to the Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN, ALCOS, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
SB2785 |
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HB2111
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriation
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
ILAGAN, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
SB2788 |
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HB2112 HD2 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Required Insurance; Mopeds
RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.
Requires that moped operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating mopeds into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/27/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAYAMA, AIU, GATES, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Matayoshi |
TCA, CPN |
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HB2113 HD1
Pharmacy; Pharmacists; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund; Pharmacist Workforce Assessment Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE/CPN, WAM. |
SAYAMA, BELATTI, HOLT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HRE/CPN, WAM |
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HB2114
DBEDT; Gambling; Digital Sports Betting; Pilot Program
RELATING TO SPORTS BETTING.
Amends the definition of gambling to exclude digital sports betting on a platform licensed pursuant to state law. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to develop a pilot program to license businesses in the State to operate digital sports betting platforms. Provides an amended definition of gambling to be enacted when the pilot program ceases to exist. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, LA CHICA, ONISHI |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2115
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at each department school and charter school. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, COCHRAN, MARTEN |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB2116 HD1
Driver's License; Examination; Language
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires the examiner of drivers of a county to conduct the testing of an applicant for a driver's license to demonstrate the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle in English or in certain other languages at the request of the applicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
GATES, LA CHICA, MARTEN, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2117
Federal Lands; Makua Valley; Transition; Mauka Military Reservation; Task Force; DLNR
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a Makua Valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI |
CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2593 |
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HB2118
Permitting; State-related Construction Projects; Counties; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Remove state-related construction projects from the permitting requirements of the counties. Establishes a permitting process and division within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, AIU, HOLT, KAHALOA, MARTEN |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
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HB2119
Criminal Littering; Fines
RELATING TO CRIMINAL LITTERING.
Amends the fine for individuals convicted of criminal littering to $1,000 instead of a range of $500 to $1,000. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, Morikawa |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2120
Motor Vehicle Registration; Biannual Basis; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Provides Hawaii residents with the option of paying for the registration of their motor vehicles and associated taxes and fees on a biannual basis. Restricts the amount of delinquency tax due to the current tax due plus one year. Removes language allowing storage costs and costs incident to seizure of a vehicle from inclusion in the amount the owner of a vehicle must pay in order to redeem the vehicle after seizure. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, LA CHICA, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2121
State Buildings; Security; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STATE BUILDINGS.
Requires the Department of Law enforcement to provide security twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for all state buildings. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, Amato |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2122
DOT; Private Roads Task Force
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a private roads task force to identify and facilitate the repair and transfer of certain private or disputed roads to the appropriate government agency. |
(H)
2/13/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, SOUZA |
TRN, FIN |
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HB2123 HD1
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires the owner or operator of each waste combustion facility or municipal solid waste landfill to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/14/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TODD |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB2124
Geotagging; Public Lands; Prohibition
RELATING TO GEOTAGGING.
Prohibits geotagging on public lands in the State. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, AMATO, MARTEN |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2125
Firearms; Unregistered or Prohibited; Mandatory Minimum Sentence
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a mandatory minimum period of imprisonment of one year without the possibility of parole for persons found in possession of an unregistered or prohibited firearm. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, HOLT, MARTEN |
JHA |
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HB2126
Small Business; Bonus; Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a tax credit for small businesses who provide bonuses for their employees. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, Tam |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2127 HD1
Meat Processing Capacity; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, Kobayashi |
AGR, FIN |
SB2795 |
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HB2128
DLNR; Imu Infrastructure; State Parks; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO IMU INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, WOODSON |
WAL, FIN |
SB2478 |
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HB2129
Agriculture; Single-ingredient Products; Food Purchasing Requirements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Defines "single-ingredient product". |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GATES, COCHRAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AGR, CPC |
SB2477 |
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HB2130 HD1
HDOA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Report; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the sustainable food systems working group and positions within the Department of Agriculture. Requires report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
GATES, HOLT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AGR, FIN |
SB2414 |
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HB2131 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Report; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the 2-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas affected by it. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
GATES, BELATTI, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
SB2411 |
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HB2132 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Hawaii Ant Lab to share data collected related to invasive ant surveys with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
AGR, FIN |
SB2359 |
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HB2133 HD1
Invasive Species Grant Pilot Program; DOA; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes an invasive species grant pilot program to provide grants through DOA to individuals, businesses, and organizations for the eradication of invasive species on property located in Hawaii that is owned by the individual, business, or organization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GATES, AMATO, COCHRAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2134 HD2
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GATES, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2135
UH; Poamoho Research Station; CIP; General Obligation Bonds
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, COCHRAN, MARTEN |
FIN |
SB2416 |
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HB2136 HD2 SD2
DOA; Pesticide Inspection Program; Restricted Use Pesticides; Banned Pesticides
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a pesticide inspection program to increase compliance with the proper use of restricted use pesticides and ensure the continued prohibition on the use or application of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Requires the Department to post the inspection results on its website upon completion of a final order for a violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325. |
GATES, AMATO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, TODD, Tam |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
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HB2137 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
GATES, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, WOODSON |
AGR, FIN |
SB2479 |
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HB2138 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
GATES, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AGR, HET, FIN |
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HB2139 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species; Inspections; Placard Program; Little Fire Ants; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement an invasive species inspection placard program to enhance the control, removal, and eradication of invasive species on the premises of an agricultural producer and inform the public of the most recent invasive species inspection results for agricultural producers. Appropriates funds to mitigate the spread of the little fire ant and coconut rhinoceros beetle in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GATES, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2140 HD2
Ornamental Ginger; Pathogens; Research and Prevention; UH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GATES, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
SB2362 |
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HB2141
DLNR; BLNR; Dams and Reservoirs; Grant Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO DAM AND APPURTENANCE SAFETY.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
GATES, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO |
WAL, FIN |
SB2408 |
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HB2142 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program, including positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
GATES, CHUN, KAHALOA, MATAYOSHI |
AGR, FIN |
SB2794 |
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HB2143 HD1
County of Hawaii; Grant-in-Aid; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriations on the County of Hawaii's contribution of matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
KAHALOA, CHUN, EVSLIN, LOWEN, TARNAS |
WAL, FIN |
SB2057 |
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HB2144 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Economic Development; Value-Added Production; Administrative Rules; Homemade Food Products
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION.
Requires the Department of Health to amend the definition of "homemade food products" in its administrative rules on food safety and adopt certain rules regarding the sale and delivery of homemade food products. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KAHALOA, CHUN, GARRETT, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2106 |
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HB2145
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Agriculture
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
KAHALOA, GATES, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA |
AGR, JHA |
SB2447 |
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HB2146 HD2
Agricultural Tourism Activities; Land Use Commission; Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Authorizes agricultural tourism activities, including certain overnight accommodations, under certain conditions and only in counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities. Requires the Land Use Commission to adopt rules that establish requirements applicable to all farming operations implementing agricultural tourism activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
KAHALOA, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, NAKASHIMA, TODD |
WTL/EET, WAM |
SB2811 |
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HB2147
Vaccinations; Children; Pharmacists; Pharmacies
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer immunizations and vaccinations to children three years of age and older under state law. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2568 |
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HB2148 HD2
Professional Land Surveyors; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS.
Establishes a ten year statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint for a civil action cannot be made. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
NAKASHIMA |
CPN, JDC |
SB3233 |
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HB2149
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Funeral Directors; Cemetery Salespersons; Death Care Industry Board; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE DEATH CARE INDUSTRY.
Establishes the death care industry board to regulate the practices of funeral directing and cemetery sales. Establishes the death care industry board special fund. Requires funeral directors and cemetery salespersons to be licensed. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SOUZA, Cochran |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2150
Medical Examiners; County Coroners; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CORONERS.
Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai for the establishment of county medical examiner positions. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, COCHRAN |
HLT, LGO, FIN |
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HB2151
DOT; Honolulu Airport; Non-Traveling Visitors; Passes; Security
RELATING TO AIRPORT VISITORS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport a non-traveler visitor pass program. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, COCHRAN |
TRN, FIN |
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HB2152
ETS; AI; Guidelines; Risk Assessments; Reports
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes a plan for the use of generative artificial intelligence in state agencies, departments, and government branches. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to carry out risk assessments and to prepare guidelines for state uses. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HET/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, Cochran |
HET/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB2153
UH; William S. Richardson School of Law; Air and Space Law; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes an air and space law program at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SOUZA, BELATTI, GANADEN, WOODSON |
HET, FIN |
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HB2154
HDOT; Aviation; Museum; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE ELLISON ONIZUKA SPACE CENTER.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation to re-establish and operate the Ellison Onizuka Space Center. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, GANADEN, ONISHI |
CAI, FIN |
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HB2155
CIP; 43rd Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd Representative District. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA |
FIN |
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HB2156
DOH; Minors; Lead Poisoning; Mandatory Testing; Requirements; Rules; Exemption
RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order test for lead poisoning in minor patients at certain intervals, and if the physician performs the test, the results to be included in the minor patient's record of immunization. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead poisoning testing of minors. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2682 |
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HB2157
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage
RELATING TO EMPLOYER HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS.
Requires all health insurers in the State, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision treatment. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
BELATTI |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2158
Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Demographic Data; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Adopts the nurse licensure compact. Beginning 01/01/2026, requires nurses who hold multistate licenses issued by a state other than Hawaii to complete demographic data surveys. Authorizes the Board of Nursing to assess different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. |
(H)
2/2/2024- Re-referred to HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9 |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB2159 HD2 SD2
Assisted Community Treatment; Involuntary Hospitalization; Attorney General; Public Defender; Legal Representation; Nonviolent Defendants; Automatic Screenings; Probation Violators; Mental Health Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Part I: requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment and with the presentation of the case, unless declined by the petitioner. Part II: repeals language entitling the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. Part III: provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Part IV: authorizes courts to require certain probation violators to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment program as a condition of continued probation. Part V: allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed and makes permanent the orders to treat over objection law in sections 334-161 and 334-162, HRS. (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 831). |
BELATTI, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, JDC |
SB2382 |
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HB2160
Disability Health Disparity; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature that focuses on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, FIN |
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HB2161
Department of Law Enforcement; Sheriffs; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent (15.0 FTE) sheriff positions for transitional law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, GARCIA, SOUZA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2910 |
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HB2162
Emergency Management; Tenants; Mortgagors; Consumers; Relief
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends emergency management law to protect tenants, mortgagors, consumers, and residents for certain periods of time after the issuance of a gubernatorial or mayoral emergency proclamation. Classifies violations as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2904 |
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HB2163
Insurance; Ratemaking; Past Loss Experience; Catastrophe Modeling
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends the definition of "prospective loss costs" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, GATES, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2164
Regenerative Tourism; DBEDT; Program; Grant; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
TOU, FIN |
SB2982 |
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HB2165
Rental Units; Dwelling Units; Rental Rates; Rent Control
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in the district described in section 4-1(2)(D), HRS, at a rate that exceeds the rate for which that dwelling unit was rented or leased or offered for rent or lease on 8/7/2023. Sunsets on 7/1/2025. |
(H)
1/31/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO |
CPC, JHA |
SB2862 |
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HB2166
HDOA; DOH; Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency; Transfer of Functions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
Establishes the Hawaii environmental protection agency within the department of land and natural resources. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the department of agriculture and department of health to the Hawaii environmental protection agency. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Lowen |
EEP/WAL, AGR, FIN |
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HB2167
CIP; Online Project Management Platform
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform by a certain date. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, PERRUSO |
LGO, FIN |
SB2866 |
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HB2168
Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Policymaking Groups; Definitions
RELATING TO MEETINGS.
Amends the definitions of "board", "board business", and "meeting" within state open meetings law to expand the scope of the law to include state and county policymaking groups, including groups created by emergency proclamations. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO, Amato |
LGO, JHA |
SB2830 |
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HB2169
PUC; OPSD; Public Utilities; High-Voltage Electric Transmission Lines; Overhead Construction; Undergrounding
RELATING TO HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Prohibits the construction of overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit to the Public Utilities Commission a report identifying the areas of the State having the highest risk of wildfires. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct certain public utilities to underground all existing overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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HB2170
Trade Name; Trademark; Service Mark; Federally Declared Disaster
RELATING TO BUSINESS.
Provides that no trade name, trademark, or service mark registration that relates or refers to a federally declared disaster shall be approved within 90 days of the disaster. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2 |
COCHRAN |
WAL, CPC |
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HB2171
Penal Code; Public Sidewalks; Petty Misdemeanor
RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.
Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of sitting or lying on a public sidewalk. Contains exceptions, including for expressive activities that are protected by the First Amendment, and for medical emergencies. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
NISHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
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HB2172
Housing Assistance Program; Housing Assistance Program Coordinator; Commission; Subsidies; Grants; Department of Human Services; Accessory Dwelling Units; Property Owners; Homelessness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the housing assistance program, to be carried out by the housing assistance program coordinator, within the Department of Human Services to provide state grants and rental subsidies to private property owners who set aside, construct, or improve accessory dwelling units on their properties and rent the units to homeless families or individuals. Establishes the temporary housing assistance program commission and positions to support the housing assistance program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
M. MIZUNO, AMATO, EVSLIN, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HSG/HLT, FIN |
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HB2173
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Increases the amount of the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes to $767 and the amount of the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes to $875. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
M. MIZUNO, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HUS, FIN |
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HB2174 HD2 SD1
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Repeals the existing conditions under which government entities may seek reimbursement for search or rescue expenses and instead requires a government entity of the State to impose and collect a fee for search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Requires a report or documentation of the search and rescue to be submitted to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KITAGAWA, COCHRAN, HOLT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WARD |
PSM/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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HB2175 HD1 SD1
DOT; Kaaawa-Hauula Community-Based, Long-Range Transportation Plan; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAAAWA-HAUULA COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
Appropriates funds for and requires the involvement of community members and organizations in the development of a community-based, long-range transportation plan for the Kaaawa, Punaluu, and Hauula communities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KITAGAWA, COCHRAN, ICHIYAMA, KILA, MATAYOSHI, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, Morikawa |
TCA, WAM |
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HB2176 HD2
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Artificial Intelligence Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Working Group to develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for the regulation, development, deployment, and use of artificial technologies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
PERRUSO, KAPELA, MARTEN |
HET, CPC, FIN |
SB2572 |
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HB2177 HD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.
Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, MARTEN, TAM |
HET, FIN |
SB2433 |
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HB2178
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
PERRUSO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TARNAS, Tam |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2525 |
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HB2179
Gender Representation; Corporate Boards; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, TAM |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2180
Coastal Zone Management; Sea Level Rise Exposure Areas; Special Management Areas; Climate Resilience
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits development in special management areas unless the development is first found to not be located in a sea level rise exposure area. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2181 HD1
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Recipient Advisory Committee; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient advisory committee to assist the Department of Human Services in strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for working families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HUS, FIN |
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HB2182 HD1
DOH; Community Health Workers; Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program; Preventive Services; Social Determinants of Health; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Health to administer a three-year rural community health worker pilot program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
KAPELA, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Amato, Morikawa |
HLT, FIN |
SB2483 |
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HB2183 HD1 SD2
Sexual Exploitation; Safe Harbor Protections; Assistance
RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
PSM/HHS, JDC |
SB2238 |
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HB2184 HD1 SD1
Campaign Finance; Prohibitions; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Escheat; Return of Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits contributions from persons convicted of various campaign finance, ethical, or lobbying offenses. Requires unlawful contributions to escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Authorizes the Campaign Spending Commission and State Ethics Commission to notify a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee that a contributor has been prohibited from making political contributions pursuant to chapter 11, part XIII, Hawaii Revised Statutes Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). |
KAPELA, COCHRAN, GANADEN, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
JDC |
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HB2185 HD1
DHS; Perinatal Facilities; Health Care Professionals; Task Force; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MATERNAL HEALTH.
Establishes a Perinatal Implicit Bias Task Force within the Department of Human Services to examine the existing implicit bias training programs and make recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
HUS, FIN |
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HB2186 HD1
DHS; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Homeless; Safe Parking Program; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a safe parking program allowing unsheltered persons who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight on state lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriations funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
AMATO, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, Belatti |
HUS, FIN |
SB2864 |
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HB2187
Tenant Pet Tax Credit; Residential Landlords; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a tenant with a pet for at least six months. |
(H)
2/20/2024- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 14 |
AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
FIN |
SB2874 |
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HB2188
Disasters; Residential Rental; Price Increases; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits residential rent increases in affected areas for an unspecified period after a severe storm warning or issuance of an emergency proclamation. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, Chun |
WAL/CPC, JHA |
SB2908 |
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HB2189
Insurance; Ratemaking; Regulations; Wildfire Risk
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, Chun, Poepoe |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
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HB2190
Food Security; Right to Garden; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Homeowners' Associations; Residential Properties
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units. |
(H)
1/24/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
WAL/CPC, JHA |
SB3320 |
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HB2191 HD1
Feral Chicken Program; Feral Animals; City and County of Honolulu; DOH; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken project and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
SAYAMA, BELATTI, CHUN, GATES, HOLT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
AGR, FIN |
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HB2192 HD1 SD1 CD1
DCCA; Cemeteries; Limited Ownership; Perpetual Care; Security; Reports
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, KONG, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Ganaden |
CPN |
SB2850 |
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HB2193 HD1 SD2 CD1
DLE; Fireworks Control Law; Illegal Fireworks; Task Force ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Authorizes law enforcement and fire officers to enter and inspect any licensee's or permittee's premises, under certain conditions, to verify compliance with the State's Fireworks Control Law. Establishes procedures for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct administrative inspections of controlled premises. Requires certain licensees and permittees to keep records and maintain inventories. Requires licensees and permittees to report any stolen fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Authorizes a law enforcement agency or county fire department to safely dispose of confiscated fireworks and articles pyrotechnic. Requires violators to be held liable for storage and disposal costs. Specifies that each type of prohibited firework constitutes a separate violation. Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to the counties, to enforce the Fireworks Control Law. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
TAKAYAMA, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, Nakashima |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
SB2093 |
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HB2194
Health Insurance; Step Therapy; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2316 |
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HB2195
Professional Engineers; Architects; Surveyors; Landscape Architects; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Repeals the discretion for public officials to require work in respect to any structure or improvement, regardless of the cost valuation of the work, to be subject to the requirements of professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensing laws. Maintains that work in respect to structures within special management areas, flood hazard areas, and special design districts and in respect to improvements resulting from conditional use or other discretionary zoning permits, code compliances or variances, and building permit expediting procedures, are subject to the licensing laws. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA, EVSLIN |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2196 HD1
State Positions; Qualifications; College Degree
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Removes requirement of a college degree for any state position, unless the degree is relevant to licensing or certification as it relates to the duties and responsibilities of the position or when the position requires specialized knowledge, skills, or subject-matter expertise relevant to the degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
GARRETT, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, Chun, Kobayashi, La Chica, Sayama, Tam |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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HB2197 HD1
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-Out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
LGO, FIN |
SB2553 |
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HB2198
Collective Bargaining; Retirement Benefits
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Allows public employee organizations to negotiate retirement benefits. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
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HB2199 HD2
DLIR; Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Conflict of Interest; Chairperson of Board; K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021. Renames "Hawaii Workforce Development Council" to "Hawaii Workforce Development Board". Requires the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the activities of the K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Sayama |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
SB2351 |
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HB2200
Student Loan Forgiveness; Elder; UH; ERS; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR THE ELDERLY.
Establishes a student loan forgiveness program within the University of Hawaii to forgive outstanding student loans of elders who have graduated from an institution of higher education in the United States and have worked for at least 10 years in public service. Requires the Employees' Retirement System to assist applicants with demonstrating proof of public employment. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HET, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, LGO, FIN |
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HB2201
Environmental Protection; Deep Sea Mining; Permits; Prohibitions
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Generally prohibits the removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of permits for the mooring, docking, or operation of any vessel designed or intended for removal of minerals from the seabed. Provides for exceptions relating to beach replenishment, research purposes, and native Hawaiian cultural practices. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, POEPOE |
WAL/EEP, JHA |
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HB2202
Sheriff; Elections; Administration; Conforming Amendments
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Takes effect only upon ratification of constitutional amendment requiring the election of the Sheriff as the single executive of the Department of Law Enforcement. Effective 1/1/2025, amends elections law to accommodate the election of the Sheriff. Effective 12/1/2026, makes statutory amendments to make administrative changes to the Department. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, COCHRAN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2203
Residential Property Sales; Moratorium; Non-Residents; Real Estate Broker; Real Estate Salespersons
RELATING TO HAWAII EMERGENCY HOME SALES MORATORIUM.
Establishes a temporary restriction that only current and former residents of Hawaii may purchase residential property. Prohibits real estate brokers and real estate salespersons from buying, offering to buy, or negotiating the purchase of residential real estate for someone who is not a current or former resident without disclosing the temporary restriction. Repeals the moratorium when the Governor's last proclamation on affordable housing expires. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA |
CPC, JHA |
SB2999 |
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HB2204
Affordable Housing; Emergency Proclamation; Ineligibility of Luxury Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides that a project may not proceed under an emergency proclamation relating to housing or affordable housing if that project includes any construction, development, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse that results in a new luxury housing unit or the conversion of an existing residential unit to a luxury housing unit. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA |
WAL/HSG, JHA |
SB2626 |
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HB2205
State Constitution; Amendment; Elected Sheriff; Law Enforcement (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii by: (1) Providing that the Department of Law Enforcement shall be headed by an elected Sheriff; (2) Applying to the Sheriff the same constitutional impeachment and removal provisions that apply to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor; (3) Providing that vacancies shall be filled as provided by law; and (4) Removing the Department from the supervision of the Governor. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, COCHRAN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2206
Liquor Liability Insurance; Liquor License; Requirements
RELATING TO LIQUOR INSURANCE.
Removes the requirement that establishments holding specific classes of liquor licenses maintain liquor liability insurance. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC/JHA |
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HB2207
Liquor; Wineries; Brewpubs; Small Craft Producer Pubs; Authorized Solicitors; Representatives; Permits; Place of Business
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Authorizes persons to apply for a permit to act as solicitors or representatives of licensed wineries, brewpubs, and small craft producer pubs any county of the State. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC/JHA |
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HB2208
CIP; Third Representative District; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TODD |
FIN |
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HB2209
Liquor License; Class 10
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Authorizes liquor sold through a class 10 license to be consumed on or off the premises. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TODD (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC/JHA |
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HB2210
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Emergency Powers; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Clarifies that emergency powers shall not be used to address issues arising out of existing economic pressures. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval before issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency. Clarifies that the Governor may re-declare a state of emergency that has been terminated. Specifies when certain prohibitions during an emergency or a severe warning expire. Defines "severe warning". |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
AIU, GARRETT, POEPOE, Chun |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2211
Salaries; Employees; Executive Branch; Limitation
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AIU, KILA, MIYAKE |
LGO, FIN |
SB2599 |
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HB2212
Housing; Zoning; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions; Medical Institutions; Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Allows religious, educational, and medical institutions to build residential units on lands zoned for residential or commercial use within the urban state land use district, under certain conditions. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE |
HSG/WAL, JHA |
SB3227 |
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HB2213 HD1
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT.
Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
AIU, KILA |
CPC, JHA |
SB3334 |
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HB2214 HD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Counties; Development; Housing Credits
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing programs developed under a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing program. Sunsets 7/1/2029. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/2/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). |
AIU, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB2840 |
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HB2215 HD1 SD1
DHS; Medicaid; Home and Community-Based Services; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2216 HD2 SD2
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Effective 10/1/2024. (SD2) |
(S)
5/13/2024- Act 020, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120). |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2217 HD1
Medicaid; Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Behavioral Modification Services; DOH; DHS; DOE; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Education to research and make recommendations on any rules, policies, and amendments to the Medicaid State Plan or Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver that are necessary to ensure provision of clinically appropriate treatments and services for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with autism spectrum disorder or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are covered under certain Medicaid programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS/EDU, WAM |
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HB2218 HD1 SD2
DHHL; HHCA; Federal Housing Administration; Loan Limit; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to increase the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from fifty percent to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide financial literacy education for all borrowers. (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
SB2646 |
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HB2219
CWRM; HHC; Chairperson; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Increases the number of Commission on Water Resource Management members from 7 to 8, with only 5 of the 8 members required to have substantial experience in water resource management. Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, WARD |
WAL, JHA |
SB2656 |
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HB2220
Gambling; Social Gambling; Affirmative Defense; Noise Complaints
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
CHUN, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA |
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HB2221
Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tobacco Settlement Moneys
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CANCER RESEARCH SPECIAL FUND.
Appropriates a percentage of the tobacco settlement moneys to the Hawaii cancer research special fund. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
FIN |
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HB2222 HD1
DOE; Public Schools; Staggered School Start Times; School Bus Service Schedules; Task Force; Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to convene a staggered school start times task force to study and evaluate the issues and implications of instituting a staggered school start times program, including effects on school bus schedules. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHUN, AIU, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2223 HD1
Health Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2551 |
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HB2224 HD2 SD1 CD1
EOA; SHPDA; Long-Term Care Plan; Report; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging, in coordination with the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to create a comprehensive long-term care plan to accomplish certain long-term care policy goals that ensure the availability of a full continuum of institutional and community-based services. Establishes and appropriates funds for one long-term care planner position within the Executive Office on Aging to oversee the development and implementation of the long-term care plan. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB2343 |
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HB2225 HD1
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advisors; Compensation; Ethical Standards; Disclosures
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising or assisting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
HASHEM, CHUN, TAKAYAMA |
CMV, CPC |
SB2095 |
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HB2226
DCR; Pilot Program; Women Inmates; Pets; Foster Animals; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a two-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the women's community correctional center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM, CHUN, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA |
CMV, FIN |
SB2094 |
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HB2227 HD2 SD1
Child Care; Exemption; United States Department of Defense-Certified Child Care Facilities
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Expands the existing exemption from state law governing child care for United States Department of Defense-certified child care providers on federal property to those operating off federal property. (SD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). |
HASHEM, CHUN |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
SB2880 |
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HB2228
Pilot Program; Inmates to Perform Work for State; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a pilot program to allow inmates to perform work for the State. Sunsets on 6/30/2026. |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on CMV/LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, CHUN, KAPELA, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
CMV/LGO, FIN |
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HB2229
Development; Special Management Area; Permitting; Shoreline; Single-Family Homes
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA PERMITS.
Amends the definition of "development", in section 205A-22, HRS, to clarify that "development" does not include construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than 7,500 square feet of floor area and is not part of a larger development, even if the residence is located on a shoreline parcel or a parcel that is impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or shoreline erosion. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM |
HSG, JHA |
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HB2230 HD1 SD1
LESB; Law Enforcement Officers; Physical Health; Mental Health; Intervention Program
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires the Law Enforcement Standards Board to develop, and each department employing law enforcement officers to implement, a structured health intervention program to support law enforcement officers' physical and mental health. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Sayama, Takenouchi |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
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HB2231 HD1 SD1
Police; Sheriff; Law Enforcement Officers; Law Enforcement Agencies; Female Law Enforcement Officers; Recruitment; Diversity; Goals
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes as a goal of the State the increased representation of female law enforcement officers in the State by 2030 and nonbinary law enforcement officers in the State. Requires each law enforcement agency to recruit law enforcement officers from diverse backgrounds. (SD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764). |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Sayama, Tam |
PSM, JDC |
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HB2232 HD1
AG; Courts; Firearms; Electric Guns; Reports; Protective Orders; Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WEAPONS.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to publish annual reports regarding certain protective and restraining orders, firearms, and electric guns. Authorizes persons subject to certain protective and restraining orders to possess or control firearms, ammunition, or electric guns in the course of employment, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
GANADEN, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, M. MIZUNO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TODD, Amato |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2233
Youth; Juvenile Justice; Workforce Development; Probation
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Prohibits private and state workforce development programs from rejecting an applicant who is 18 years of age or younger based solely on the applicant's active sentence of probation; provided that the applicant is in full compliance with any court-ordered requirements or conditions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
LGO, JHA |
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HB2234 HD1
Judiciary; Civil Legal Services; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Judiciary to develop a three-year civil legal services pilot program to provide civil legal services at no cost to eligible parties. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Belatti, Cochran, Kobayashi, Morikawa |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2235 HD1 SD1
DLIR; Auditor; Repeal of Fund; Reclassification of Funds; Transfer of Balances; Boiler and Elevator Special Fund; Exempt ($)
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies or repeals certain non-general funds of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23 06. Exempts the boiler and elevator special fund from central services expenses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB2236 HD1 SD1
DOA; Auditor; Repeal or Abolishment of Funds; Reclassification of Funds; Transfer of Balances
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies, repeals, or abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-13. Transfers any unencumbered balance of any repealed or abolished fund to another fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2237 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hazard Mitigation Special Fund; Repeal; Transfer of Balance
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Repeals the hazard mitigation special fund, pursuant to a recommendation made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-16. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2024- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB2238 HD1 SD1
DAGS; Auditor; Report; Recommendations; Reclassification of Funds; Non-General Funds ($)
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Accounting and General Services, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-17. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB2239 HD1
B&F; Auditor; Abolishment of Fund; Reclassification of Fund; Transfer of Balance; Non-general Funds
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies or abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Budget and Finance, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 24 01. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/1/2024- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB2240 HD1
Hawaii Educator Loan Program; Public Charter Schools; Hawaii Educator Loan Program Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII EDUCATOR LOANS.
Opens eligibility under the Hawaii Educator Loan Program for students and teachers who agree to teach as a full-time teacher in a public charter school. Decreases the service requirement for total loan forgiveness to five years and increases the percent of the total loan award to be waived annually under the Hawaii Educator Loan Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund to provide financial assistance for students participating under the Hawaii educator loan program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2241 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Civil Air Patrol; Civilian Auxiliary Aviation Services; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2) |
(S)
4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 4:00PM; Conference Room 016. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
PSM, WAM |
SB3198 |
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HB2242 HD2
McKinley Community School for Adults; Career Foundations Certificate Program Teachers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for full-time equivalent career foundations certificate program teachers for McKinley Community School for Adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2024- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2243
CIP; Ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WOODSON |
FIN |
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HB2244
Penal Code; Criminal Trespass; Penalty
RELATING TO TRESPASSING.
Authorizes the court to elevate the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony if the court deems the trespassing to be egregious or repeated. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, GATES, HOLT, KILA, MATAYOSHI, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA |
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HB2245
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Artificial Intelligence; Pilot Program; State and County Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GATES, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, WOODSON, Belatti, Takenouchi, Tam |
HET, FIN |
SB2879 |
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HB2246 HD2
Cultural Grants; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Standing Selection Committee; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Transfers the awarding and administration of certain cultural grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and establishes a standing selection committee within the Foundation to review and award the cultural grants. Appropriates funds for grant administrator positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TAM, TODD |
EET/TCA, WAM |
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HB2247
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation of Cannabis; Primary Caregivers; Qualifying Patients
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Extends the date after which primary caregivers will no longer be authorized to cultivate cannabis for a qualifying patient to 12/31/2026. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN |
JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN |
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HB2248 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Beach Management; North Shore of Oahu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop a North Shore Beach Management Plan for the North Shore of Oahu from Sunset Point to the Kapoʻo (Sharks Cove) area. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
QUINLAN |
HRE/WTL/AEN, WAM |
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HB2249
Boating and Ocean Recreation; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Clarifies that violation of part I of chapter 200, HRS, relating to ocean recreation and coastal areas, or any rules adopted thereunder shall be subject to criminal penalties. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO |
WAL, JHA |
SB2721 |
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HB2250
DLE; DOH; Crisis Intervention; Crisis Intervention Officers; Training; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies and crisis intervention officers. Requires the Department of Health to certify crisis intervention officers. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes crisis intervention officers to order persons determined to be imminently dangerous to themselves or others to be transported to a designated behavioral health crisis center. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/31/2024- Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
SB2345 |
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HB2251
Motor Vehicles; Noisy Mufflers; Fines; Probable Cause; Inspections
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles having noisy mufflers on public highways in high-density areas. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections of motor vehicle mufflers in high-density areas. Establishes separate fines for mopeds having noisy exhaust pipes or mufflers that are driven in high-density areas. Defines "high-density areas". |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
TRN, CPC |
SB2350 |
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HB2252
Habitual Crime; Violent Misdemeanors; Criminal Law
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes the offense of habitual violent misdemeanor crime. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, GATES, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA |
SB2347 |
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HB2253 HD2 SD1
DOH; Opioid Antagonists; Restaurants; Hotels; Law Enforcement Officers; County Funds; Administration
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require all restaurants and hotel establishments to maintain an inventory of an opioid antagonist. Expressly permits law enforcement officers to carry an opioid antagonist while on-duty. Requires funds for the purchase of opioid antagonists used by law enforcement officers employed by a county to be paid for using county funds. Clarifies that emergency personnel and first responders may administer an opioid antagonist to an individual experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Tarnas, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Takayama, Tam, Garcia. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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HB2254 HD1
Temporary Employee Interchanges; Governmental Agencies; Private Sector Organizations; Sending Agencies; Receiving Agencies; DHRD
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.
Allows state departments to participate in temporary employee interchanges with private sector organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Limits the term for a temporary employee interchange with a private sector organization to no more than four continuous months. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, EVSLIN, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2255
CIP; Forty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA |
FIN |
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HB2256
Department of Education; Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
SB2327 |
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HB2257
Public School Education; Scholarship; Tuition; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the Public Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to provide students who are residents of the State with scholarships in return for a service commitment to teach in a public school classroom of the Department of Education or Hawaii public charter school, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HET/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HET/EDN, FIN |
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HB2258 HD1
DOE; DHRD; Workers' Compensation
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, resources, and individual budget of the Department of Education relating to workers' compensation for its employees from the Department of Education to the Department of Human Resources Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
MATAYOSHI |
LGO/EDN, FIN |
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HB2259
Gambling; Gaming; Online; Poker; Sportsbook; Legalization ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for one entity to operate online poker and sportsbook betting. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates 70% of profits received by the State to certain wildfire victims with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
M. MIZUNO |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB3376 |
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HB2260
Gambling; Poker; Sportsbook; Gaming; Legalization ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes a 10-year license for 1 poker and sportsbook gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism in a county with over 500,000 residents and that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates to the State an amount equal to 70% of profits, with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. Authorizes the State to make grants from revenue received to a nonprofit entity for the benefit of wildfire victims. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
M. MIZUNO |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB3377 |
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HB2261 HD2
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Definition; Proposed Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" used in historic preservation laws to only include property listed on the Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places or built before 8/21/1959. Require historic review for proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses only if the unit or townhouse is historic property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB2950 |
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HB2262
Octopus Aquaculture; Prohibition
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
EVSLIN, QUINLAN |
AGR, JHA |
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HB2263 HD2
East Kauai Irrigation System; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA |
WTL/EET, WAM |
SB2951 |
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HB2264 HD2
University of Hawaii; Cesspools; Wastewater System and Demonstration Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a three-year new wastewater system demonstration and implementation pilot program within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN, NAKAMURA |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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HB2265
Public Utilities Commission; Public Utilities; Electrical Corporations; Rate Securitization; Catastrophic Wildfire Expenses; Financing Orders; Recovery Bonds; Recovery Property
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Establishes and implements the Catastrophic Wildfire Securitization Act, to allow public utilities to securitize rates in order to raise capital that can be used to pay for costs and expenses arising out of catastrophic wildfires. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKASHIMA |
WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2922 |
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HB2266
Tort Liability; Lifeguards
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards providing services at state beach parks or in the ocean. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TODD |
JHA, FIN |
SB3259 |
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HB2267 HD1
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Authorizes the state or counties to administer the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Requires fines collected beginning 1/1/2025 for violations on a county highway to be expended for the operation of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with the posted speed limit under the Automated Speed Enforcement System. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/9/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, AIU, CHUN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD, Amato |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB2443 |
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HB2268
DOH; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Zero Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ICHIYAMA, LOWEN |
WAL/EEP, JHA |
SB2923 |
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HB2269
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Study; Fireworks; Aerial Devices; Legalization; Taxation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the potential impacts of permitting the sale of aerial devices in the State. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, MARTINEZ |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2270 HD1
DOT; Task Force; Kolekole Pass; Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a task force to develop and explore alternate routes into and out of the Waianae Coast, including through Kolekole pass and opening Waianae Coast emergency access road. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GATES, AMATO, CHUN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKAMURA, TAM |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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HB2271
Creative Industries; Workforce Development Incentive; Rebate Program; DBEDT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to administer a workforce development incentive rebate program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions. |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GATES, AMATO, GANADEN, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA, TAM, WOODSON |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2272
State Lottery; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, AMATO, GANADEN, MARTINEZ |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2273
Homelessness; Special Sentencing of Habitual Violent Felons; Expansion of Weed & Seed Site Programs Statewide
RELATING TO CRIME.
Requires special sentencing of habitual violent felons. Requires the Department of Law enforcement, in collaboration with the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, to work with Weed & Seed Hawaii, Inc., to expand Weed & Seed Hawaii, Inc.'s site programs statewide, beginning with the Waianae Coast of Oahu. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKAMURA, TAM, Amato |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2274
Family Court; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
Requires the family court circuit of where a person resides is living, or is found, or in which the offense is alleged to have occurred to take jurisdiction for offenses concerning any person who is alleged to have committed an act before achieving eighteen years of age that would constitute a violation or attempted violation of any federal, state, or local law or county ordinance. |
(H)
2/16/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-21-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
TAKENOUCHI |
JHA |
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HB2275
Home Health Agencies; Department of Health; Complaint Registry
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a complaint registry that contains a record of all complaints filed against home health agencies licensed by the State and post the registry on the Office of Health Care Assurance's website. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, FIN |
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HB2276 HD1
DOH; Smoking; Smoking Sensor; Rebate Program; Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund
RELATING TO SMOKING.
Establishes a Smoking Sensor Rebate Program under the Department of Health to offer a rebate for installation of smoking sensors that can detect a smoking incident within smoking-prohibited areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, FIN |
SB3200 |
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HB2277
CIP; Sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAHALOA |
FIN |
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HB2278 HD2 SD3 CD1
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Disclosure
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts to require a disclosure indicating that a product may contain macadamia nuts not grown in Hawaii if the consumer package contains macadamia nuts grown outside the State. Exempts from the labeling requirements products that contain any other ingredient, except seasonings and flavorings, in addition to macadamia nuts. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KAHALOA, GATES, KAPELA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
SB2962 |
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HB2279
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Risk Assessment; Risk Mitigation; Dam Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program; Oversight
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to: (1) consider certain insurance coverage in conducting safety inspections relating to dam and reservoir safety; (2) to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage; and (3) assume that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Places the burden of proof on DLNR to find that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is high risk. Establishes additional requirements for DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAHALOA, ICHIYAMA, Nakashima |
WAL, FIN |
SB3258 |
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HB2280 HD1
School Bus Contracts; Licensing
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Mandates Department of Education school bus contracts to require contractors to consider the use of smaller vehicles that do not require drivers to hold a commercial driver's license for routes with low ridership or specific geographical limitations, as determined by the Department, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
KILA, CHUN |
EDN/TRN, JHA |
SB3210 |
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HB2281
PUC; Electric Utilities; Risk-Based Wildfire Protection Plan
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Allows the Public Utilities Commission to convene community outreach workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Shields electric utilities from civil liability for acts taken in accordance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan and failing to act in accordance with an item in the draft plan but removed by the Public Utilities Commission. Shields the State, Public Utilities Commission, and its agents from liability for actions taken in the performance of their duties with respect to risk-based wildfire protection plans. |
(H)
1/29/2024- Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
KILA |
EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2997 |
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HB2282
CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KILA |
FIN |
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HB2283
Health Care Workers; Assault; Terroristic Threatening
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
Establishes heightened penalties for the assault and terroristic threatening of health care workers. Clarifies the definition of "terroristic threatening" to include the methods of contact. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
KILA, AIU, AMATO, GARRETT, TAKENOUCHI, Belatti |
JHA |
SB2186 |
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HB2284
B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE program manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance to fund the incentive payments. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE savings program. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Ganaden |
HUS, FIN |
SB3003 |
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HB2285
POLST; Health Care Providers; Patient Care; Medical Care; Hospice
RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.
Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in state law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 |
BELATTI, AMATO, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, Ganaden |
HLT, CPC/JHA |
SB2529 |
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HB2286
Condominium Associations; Association Boards; Association Funds or Reserves; Attorneys' Fees; Reimbursement; Debt Collection; Communications; Foreclosure
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association to be paid from the association's funds or reserves, except in matters involving the collection of delinquent assessments. Prohibits associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from unit owners for legal fees that are in excess of twenty-five per cent of the original debt. Requires attorneys retained by an association to confine their communications to the board, except when requesting essential information from unit owners, and refrain from billing unit owners directly. Requires attorneys retained by an association for debt collection purposes to abide by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Requires certain information to be included in each billing statement sent by the attorneys retained by an association. Clarifies that costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of an association for foreclosing on a lien must be promptly paid on demand, as long as thirty days have elapsed since a notice of default and intention to foreclose has been served on a unit owner. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, AMATO, GARRETT, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2287
Prefabricated, Modular, or Kauhale Housing; Lahaina Wildfire; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for individuals impacted by the Lahaina wildfire. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
WAL/HSG, FIN |
SB2583 |
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HB2288
Agrivoltaics; Solar Energy; Agricultural Land; DOA; Tax Incentives; Financing
RELATING TO AGRIVOLTAICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop tax incentives, rebates, grants, and loan programs to incentivize and provide financing for agrivoltaic farms and solar energy systems on certain agricultural land. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PIERICK, WARD |
AGR/EEP, FIN |
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HB2289
Elections; Voting; Security; Bribery; Crime; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems as election fraud certain acts relating to the provision of valuable consideration, including gifts and loans, for the purpose of bribery; election tampering; and security breaches. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, GARCIA, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, PIERICK, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2290
Planned Community Association; Yellow Oleander; Prohibited
RELATING TO LANDSCAPING.
Prohibits planned community associations from planting yellow oleander or causing or allowing yellow oleander to be planted on their real property. Effective 7/1/2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, COCHRAN, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
CPC |
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HB2291
Hawaii State Energy Office; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
Establishes the Hawaii sustainable aviation fuel program within the State Energy Office to work with the Department of Transportation and fuel suppliers in order to establish a sustainable fuel portfolio standard for the use of sustainable aviation fuels. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
EEP, TRN, FIN |
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HB2292 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Project Management; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of project manager III positions to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/15/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AIU, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
HOU, WAM |
SB2833 |
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HB2293
Motor Vehicles; Special Number Plates; UH Cancer Center
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIYAKE, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
CAI, FIN |
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HB2294
Oahu Regional Health Care System; HHSC; DOH; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition
RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to the Oahu Regional Health Care System and then to the Department of Health, as part of the Oahu Regional Health Care System transfer pursuant to Act 212, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2837 |
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HB2295 HD1 SD1
DOT; Counties; Traffic Code; Stopping, Standing, and Parking; Traffic Infractions
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Authorizes stopping, standing, and parking restrictions and prohibitions on property under jurisdiction of the Director of Transportation and the counties, respectively. Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on all highways and county property. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, KILA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
SB2832 |
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HB2296
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel. Updates the renewable fuels production tax credit. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2574 |
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HB2297 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Rules
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Requires the Hawaii state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GATES, HASHEM, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Nakamura |
EEP, CPC |
SB2768 |
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HB2298 HD1 SD2 CD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Advertisements; Geographic Origins; Prohibitions; Retailers
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by weight from the Hawaii geographic origin. Exempts retailers that do not package roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages from liability for the sale of roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a label or advertisement in violation of the coffee labeling law. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
LOWEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
CPC, AGR |
SB2481 |
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HB2299
Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Public Parks; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2025, prohibits restricted use pesticides from being applied within one-half mile of schools during normal school hours and of state or county public parks. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2300
Department of Law Enforcement; Search and Rescue Division; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes a Search and Rescue Division within the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct search or rescue operations. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2301
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge; State Highway Fund; Lahaina Bypass North
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge from $2 to $7. Includes the operation and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN |
TRN, FIN |
SB2856 |
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HB2302
CIP; Forty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-eighth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI |
FIN |
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HB2303
Insurance; Health Insurance; Health Care; Discrimination; Insurers; Covered Services; Health Maintenance Organizations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2887 |
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HB2304
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; GO Bonds; HPHA; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
HSG, FIN |
SB2344 |
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HB2305
DOH; Pollution; Noise Pollution; Air Pollution; Two-Stroke Engines; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Prohibition
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties to be enforced by the Department of Health. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
SB2554 |
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HB2306
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
SB2349 |
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HB2307
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships; Qualified Members
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, adds a definition for "qualified member" and repeals the definitions for "direct member" and "indirect member" as used in the State's pass-through entity taxation election law. For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level, allows certain qualified members entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
FIN |
SB2725 |
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HB2308
State Employees; Bachelor's Degree; Requirement; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYMENT.
Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment. Establishes exemptions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
LGO, FIN |
SB2886 |
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HB2309 HD1 SD1
DOH; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division; Homeless Triage Center Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a Homeless Triage Center Program within the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2885 |
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HB2310
Counties; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
WAL, JHA |
SB2723 |
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HB2311 HD1
Burglary; Multi-Unit Building; Dwelling; Appurtenant; Restricted Areas
RELATING TO CRIME.
Clarifies that the areas appurtenant to a multi-unit dwelling that are restricted to residents are included as dwellings for the purposes of prosecuting offenses under burglary in the first degree. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, owner of an individual unit, property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting a burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
SAIKI |
CPN, JDC |
SB2532 |
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HB2312
Condominium; Employees; Applicants; Contracted Vendors; Security Cameras; Guards; License
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires employees, applicants, and contracted vendors of condominium associations in employment positions that grant access to security cameras and footage to undergo a background check and be licensed consistent with the requirements in chapter 463, HRS. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
CPC, JHA |
SB2548 |
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HB2313 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Mediation; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Allowed Uses; Cutoff Date; Repeal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the cutoff date of Act 196, SLH 2018, that allowed the use of funds in the Condominium Education Trust Fund initially dedicated to support voluntary binding arbitration to be used for other educational purposes. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
CPN, WAM |
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HB2314
Condominiums; Associations; Unit Owners; Residents; Tenants; Guests; Violations; Harassment and Interference; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits a condominium unit owner, resident, tenant, or their guests, or any person acting on behalf of the unit owner, from harassing or interfering with board members, managing agents, resident managers, association employees, or vendors contracted by the association, in the performance of any duty or in the exercise of any right or power granted under chapter 514B, HRS, or the governing documents of the association. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
CPC, JHA |
SB2534 |
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HB2315 HD1 SD2 CD1
Condominium Association Meetings; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals provisions governing the use of electronic voting devices at condominium association meetings. Clarifies the procedure for electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI |
CPN, JDC |
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HB2316 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Elections; Cumulative Voting; Write-In Candidates
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 2:30PM in conference room 224. |
SAIKI |
CPN |
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HB2317 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Proxy; Voting; Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time; Statements of Qualification; Electronic Statements
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that the deadline for proxy votes to be delivered to the secretary of the planned community association or the managing agent for association meetings is 4:30 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Clarifies that any owner seeking nomination to the association board and wanting to receive proxy votes can submit a statement of qualifications that shall not exceed one single-sided eight and one-half inches by eleven inches page. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 773). |
SAIKI |
CPN |
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HB2318 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act; Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Quorum; Exception
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT.
Exempts planned community associations and condominium associations from the quorum and voting requirements under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738). |
SAIKI |
CPN |
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HB2319
DAGS; Employment; Civil Service
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to directly hire persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. Exempts DAGS employees from civil service. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
LGO, FIN |
SB2821 |
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HB2320
Public Servants; Public Officials; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Exempts certain personal information of public servants from government records that are subject to disclosure under the State's Uniform Information Practices Act. Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA/CPC |
SB2686 |
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HB2321
Comprehensive Public Funding; CSC; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA, FIN |
SB2381 |
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HB2322
Motor Vehicles; Ownership; Title Transfer; Attestation
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
SB2355 |
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HB2323
DOE; Firearms; Firearm Safety; Firearm Access Prevention; Secure Storage
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the Department of Education to create and distribute to the parents and guardians of students a firearms access prevention and secure storage model notice. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2679 |
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HB2324 HD1
Prefabricated, Modular, or Kauhale Housing; Homeless Individuals; Low-income Households; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for homeless individuals and low-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI |
HSG/HLT, FIN |
SB2584 |
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HB2325 HD1
Department of Human Services; Return-to-Home Pilot Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the Return-to-Home Pilot Program, established pursuant to Act 94, SLH 2023, to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in reuniting with family and relatives in their home state. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
SAIKI |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
SB2484 |
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HB2326 HD1
DHS; Mobile Clinics; Homelessness; Ohana Zones; Appropriation Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate two mobile clinics to serve homeless persons residing in ohana zones. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI |
HSG/HLT, FIN |
SB2446 |
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HB2327
Affordable Housing; HPHA; Long-Term Rental Housing; 1021 Smith Street; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to partner with the property owner of 1021 Smith Street in Honolulu, Oahu, to create 60 units of affordable rental housing at that site. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed an unspecified percentage of the area median income, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for at least 60 years. Exempts contracts from low-bid requirements. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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HB2328 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Long-Term Rental Units; Bethel Street; Acquisition; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to acquire and renovate parcels and buildings located between Bethel Street, Pauahi Street, Fort Street, and Chaplain Lane in Honolulu, Oahu, for affordable housing purposes. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed a percentage of the area median income. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2024- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 728). |
SAIKI |
HOU, WAM |
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HB2329 HD1 SD1
Rose-ringed Parakeets; Pilot Program; Kauai; Oahu; Appropriation; General Fund; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS.
Establishes a 1-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai and Oahu using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GATES, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
SB2957 |
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HB2330 HD1
DAGS; Automated External Defibrillators; State Buildings; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in certain state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
LGO, FIN |
SB2306 |
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HB2331 HD1
Dam and Reservoir Working Group; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and safe operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
WTL, WAM |
SB2955 |
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HB2332
MKSOA; Mauna Kea; Observatories; Rentals at Fair Market Rent
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Requires rent on Mauna Kea to be commensurate with rents charged for similar astronomical observatories globally. Provides that in leases negotiated by the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority reserved viewing or observing time shall not be accepted in lieu of rent. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2333
Housing; Accessory Dwelling Unit; HCDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD, ALCOS, COCHRAN, Matsumoto |
HSG, FIN |
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HB2334
CIP; Eighteenth Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Eighteenth Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD |
FIN |
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HB2335 HD1
Agricultural Loan Program; Interest Rates; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
SB3024 |
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HB2336 HD1
Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEMP.
Makes imposition of the fine penalty applicable to any violation of the commercial hemp production licensure requirement as well as restrictions on growing and transporting hemp. Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require testing or sampling of hemp that duplicates testing and sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
SB3025 |
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HB2337 HD1 SD2
Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Membership
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
SB3026 |
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HB2338
DOA; Food Production; Food Security; Updated Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 regular session. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
SB3027 |
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HB2339 HD1 SD2 CD1
911 Services; 911 Board; Staff; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Deletes the term "enhanced" in reference to 911 services to allow funding of all 911 technologies. Allows the 911 Board to employ staff, in addition to the Executive Director, exempt from the civil service and collective bargaining laws. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3028 |
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HB2340 HD2 SD2 CD1
Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3029 |
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HB2341 HD2
Cigarette Tax Stamp Fees; Stamp Fee Floor Inventory Tax; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes a stamp fee floor inventory tax on the stock inventory of stamps held by licensees before any increase in the stamp fee under the cigarette and tobacco tax laws is assessed and levied. Amends the ceiling for the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Amends the cigarette tax stamp fee and the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Amends the amount to be deposited to the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund from tobacco settlement moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
SB3030 |
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HB2342 HD1 SD2
Weapons; Deadly or Dangerous Weapons; Prohibition
RELATING TO WEAPONS.
Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, switchblade knives, and butterfly knives. Clarifies hunter education certificates and other written exemptions regarding permit issuing. (SD2) |
(S)
5/13/2024- Act 021, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3031 |
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HB2343 HD1 SD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Wages; Wage Payment Violation Order Enforcement; Courts
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF WAGE PAYMENT.
Expedites the enforcement of orders of wage payment violations by allowing the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to file certified copies of the final orders in any court of competent jurisdiction. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
SB3032 |
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HB2344
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Administration; Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. The class of offense is unchanged. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3033 |
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HB2345
Penal Liability; Intoxication; Affirmative Defense
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY.
Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is pathological or not self-induced as affirmative defenses. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3034 |
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HB2346
Manslaughter; Dangerous Drug; Distribution
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Amends the offense of manslaughter to include cases where a person knowingly and unlawfully distributes a dangerous drug in any amount and thereby recklessly causes the death of another person who ingested that drug. |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3035 |
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HB2347
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies the definition of "profits from prostitution" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by inserting relevant definitions in those statutes and repealing a statute that is no longer needed. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3036 |
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HB2348
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Allows the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3037 |
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HB2349
Joint and Several Liability; Repeal; Government Entities; Highway-Related Civil Actions
RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.
Amends section 663-10.5, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages they actually caused. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3038 |
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HB2350
Arrests; Federal Officers; FBI
RELATING TO ARREST BY FEDERAL OFFICERS.
Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to effect arrests under the Hawaii Penal Code in limited circumstances. |
(H)
2/14/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3039 |
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HB2351 HD1 SD1
Department of the Attorney General; Firearms; Concealed Carry; Licenses; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Clarifies the annual reporting requirement for the Department of the Attorney General concerning concealed carry licenses. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3040 |
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HB2352 HD1 SD2
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Civil Service; Exemption; Membership; Powers and Duties; Deadline
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Exempts the administrator of the Law Enforcement Standards Board from civil service laws. Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities. Adds to the membership of the Law Enforcement Standards Board a member selected by the union representing police officers in the State. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3041 |
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HB2353 HD1 SD1
Department of the Attorney General; Criminal Justice Data Sharing Groups; Consolidation
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA SHARING GROUPS.
Establishes the Criminal Justice Data Sharing and Research Group to consolidate the efforts of the Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group and the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3042 |
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HB2354 HD1 SD2 CD1
Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Legislation; Small Business
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to requests from small business owners. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
SB3043 |
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HB2355
Income Tax Credit; Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Extends the sunset date for the research activites income tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Clarifies qualified research expenses. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, FIN |
SB3044 |
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HB2356 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program; Manufacturing Assistance Grant Program; Accelerator Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Changes the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy technology systems as an eligible expense, and clarifies that training on new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense, for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
SB3045 |
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HB2357 HD1
HHFDC; Homebuyers' Club Program; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Homebuyers' Club Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
SB3046 |
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HB2358 HD1 SD1
Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts from environmental impact statement requirements certain affordable housing projects. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/AEN, WAM |
SB3047 |
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HB2359 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM/JDC |
SB3048 |
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HB2360
DBEDT; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Hawai`i Film Advisory Council; General Excise Tax Exemption; Civil Service Exemption. ($)
RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Establishes a Hawai`i Film Advisory Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Provides exemption for certified development of film studio facilities from taxes imposed under chapter 237, HRS. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, to (1) clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification, (2) increase the annual credit cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000, (3) extend the sunset date to January 1, 2039, and (4) expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, and appropriates funds for the film industry liaison position. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3049 |
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HB2361 HD1 SD1 CD1
HCDA; Interagency Assistance
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services upon request to assist state and county agencies on projects within and outside designated community development districts. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2024- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
SB3050 |
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HB2362
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3051 |
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HB2363
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Conforms county debt limit statements law to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3052 |
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HB2364 HD2
Conveyance Tax Rates and Exemptions; Multifamily Residential Properties; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Amends the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes a new conveyance tax rate for multifamily residential properties. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purpose of funding infrastructure programs in transit-oriented development areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2024- The committee(s) on HOU/WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-19-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
SB3053 |
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HB2365 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.
Replaces the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation on the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3054 |
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HB2366 HD1
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
SB3055 |
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HB2367 HD1
Chief Energy Officer; Energy Reporting; Renewable Portfolio Standards Support
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies that the party responsible for renewable portfolio standards support and reporting on certain energy matters shall be the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
SB3056 |
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HB2368
Solar Energy Devices; Water Heating; Residential; Counties
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Allows the department of planning for each county to approve a variance for the installation of solar water heater systems. Authorizes the department of planning for each county to impose and collect fees for the administration of the solar water heater system variances. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB3057 |
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HB2369 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Community-based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program; Loans; Interest Rates; Increase
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Increases the maximum interest rate on Community-Based Economic Development loans to ten per cent. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
SB3058 |
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HB2370 HD1 SD2
Stadium Authority; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
4/15/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
SB3059 |
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HB2371
State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLIMATE ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a statewide climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
SB3060 |
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HB2372 HD1 SD2
Solar Energy Storage Loan Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority
RELATING TO THE SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE LOAN PROGRAM.
Clarifies part III of Act 164, SLH 2023, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Solar Energy Storage Loan Program. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to submit a legislative report on a plan to make the green infrastructure special fund self-sufficient. Effective 1/1/2060. (SD2) |
(S)
4/26/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:45 PM; CR 309. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
SB3061 |
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HB2373 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3062 |
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HB2374 HD1 SD2 CD2
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Makes emergency appropriations for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 832). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3063 |
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HB2375 HD1
Funds; Firefighter's Contingency Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO FUNDS.
Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Firefighter's Contingency Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3064 |
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HB2376 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Funds; Funding Adjustment ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Adjusts funding for Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/13/2024- Act 022, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB3065 |
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HB2377 HD1 SD1 CD1
PSD; Funds; Funding Adjustments ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Adjust funding for Department of Public Safety programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3066 |
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HB2378 HD2
Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; State Treasury; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
RELATING TO THE HURRICANE RESERVE TRUST FUND.
Moves the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund into the state treasury. Repeals the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund's authority to arrange the manner in which funds are held, invested, and reinvested. Makes a housekeeping amendment to the fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB3067 |
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HB2379
Wildfires; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3068 |
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HB2380 HD2 SD1 CD1
Mass Transit Special Fund; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/13/2024- Act 023, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB3069 |
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HB2381 HD1
ERS; Funding Period; Unfunded Accrued Liability
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDING PERIOD.
Lowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/9/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima excused (1). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB3070 |
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HB2382 HD1 SD1
ERS; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
SB3071 |
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HB2383
Emergency Management; Hawaii Wildfires Response; Major Disaster Fund
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Hawaii wildfire response and extends the lapse date of certain funds set aside for this purpose. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3072 |
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HB2384 HD2 SD2
DOE; SFA; School Facilities Special Fund; General Obligation Bond Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES SPECIAL FUND.
Replaces the School Facilities Authority with the Department of Education as the administrator of the School Facilities Special Fund. Changes the means of financing for a portion of funds appropriated for deposit into the School Facilities Special Fund to expand pre-kindergarten student capacity within the State from general funds to general obligation bond funds. Repeals the funds appropriated into and out of the School Facilities Special Fund by Act 257, SLH 2022, as amended. (SD2) |
(S)
4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3073 |
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HB2385
ERS; Personnel; Civil Service; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM PERSONNEL.
Amends section 76-16(b), Hawaii Revised Statues, to exempt the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Compliance Officer, and branch managers of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii from civil service. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB3074 |
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HB2386
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator Licensee; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Clarifies the eligibility to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to include consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee. Allows for the annual use of $50,000 of the fund for training the Division of Financial Institutions and its attorneys relating to the residential mortgage industry, providing training to licensees, developing educational materials for licensees in the area relating to licensure under this chapter, and educating the public in the area relating to residential mortgage loans. Increases the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to the amount of $150,000, bringing consistency to sections 454F-41 and 454F-42, HRS. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB3075 |
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HB2387
Installment Lender; Lender; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Focuses the law on its intended scope, installment lenders, and clarifies that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Removes the term "consumer loan" to consistently use the defined term "installment loan" in the statute. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB3076 |
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HB2388 HD1 SD1
Money Transmitter; Permissible Investments; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Continues the alignment of Hawaii's money transmitters law with the provisions of the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multistate system. Provides clarity and consistency of the tangible net worth provision using nationwide standards. Assesses the initial license fee of $5,000 for money transmitter applicants upon approval of the application. Adds as a permissible investment the receivables due to the licensee from its payment processors for debit or credit card transactions authorized by the licensee's customers for many transmission services obtained from the licensee. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
SB3077 |
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HB2389
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals, and clarifies procedures. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC |
SB3078 |
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HB2390 HD2 SD1 CD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to explicitly consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and gives the Public Utilities Commission the discretion to waive a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment for energy projects that do not involve combustion. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
SB3079 |
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HB2391
Public Utilities Commission; Telecommunications Access; Print Disabilities
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability. |
(H)
2/20/2024- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 14 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3080 |
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HB2392 HD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines "dormant captive insurance company" and sets out a procedure to apply for the certificate of dormancy. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB3081 |
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HB2393 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 802). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
SB3082 |
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HB2394 HD1 SD1
Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines "dormant captive insurance company", sets out a procedure to apply for a certificate of dormancy, and exempts certified dormant captive insurance companies from certain tax and reporting requirements. Includes in the term "trade name", names under which individuals or business entities are conducting business or doing business as. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. (SD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB3083 |
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HB2395 HD1 SD2
National Guard; Active Duty; Employees' Retirement System; Ineligible
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Makes Hawaii National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty ineligible for enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System based solely on the active duty service. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
SB3084 |
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HB2396 HD1 SD2
National Guard; Insurance; TRICARE; Department of Defense
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select coverages to junior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than thirty days in the service of the State. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB3085 |
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HB2397 HD1
Department of Education; Procurement; Exemptions; Career and Technical Education
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases up to $500,000 per purchase by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Repeals on 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO/EDN, FIN |
SB3086 |
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HB2398
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Expands access to early learning programs on other state properties and public lands besides Department of Education public school campuses. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3087 |
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HB2399 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii State Public Library System; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Exempts an additional administrative assistant position in the Hawaii State Public Library System from civil service. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3088 |
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HB2400 HD2 SD2
Department of Education; Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; License Forfeiture
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires a teacher to forfeit their teaching license if the teacher resigns or retires during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires the forfeiture of the teacher's license to be reported to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/LBT, JDC |
SB3089 |
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HB2401 HD1 SD1
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
SB3090 |
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HB2402 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; DOE; Food Services; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3091 |
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HB2403 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; DOE; Charter Schools; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3092 |
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HB2404 HD1 SD1 CD1
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Standard Deduction; Incremental Relief
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Incrementally increases standard deduction amounts and widens income tax brackets for specific taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3093 |
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HB2405 HD1
Peer Support Specialist; Working Group; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS.
Establishes a working group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a statewide framework for peer support specialists. Appropriates funds for hiring an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the peer support specialist working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HUS, FIN |
SB3094 |
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HB2406 HD2
DLNR; Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises. Imposes an additional $25 dollar tax on transient accommodations. Allocates a portion of transient accommodations tax revenue to the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund. Narrows the transient accommodations tax exemption for accommodations furnished at no charge or on a complimentary or gratuitous basis to accommodations for the purpose of providing emergency housing to persons displaced as a result of a state of emergency or state disaster. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
SB3095 |
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HB2407 HD2
Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Risk Protection Plans
RELATING TO WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION.
Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, CPN/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN/WAM |
SB3096 |
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HB2408
OPSD; Senior Advisor on Climate; Climate Change; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE.
Establishes the senior advisor on climate position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes the senior advisor on climate a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB3097 |
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HB2409
DLIR; State Fire Marshal; Fire Prevention; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
Reestablishes the State Fire Marshal's Office within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/LGO, FIN |
SB3098 |
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HB2410
ERS; Credited Service; Benefits ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEESꞌ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Appropriates funds for investments of the ERS. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB3099 |
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HB2411 HD1
Hawaii Health Corps Program; Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program; Loan Repayment
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Renames the Hawaii Health Corps Program to the Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
SB3100 |
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HB2412
DOH; Behavioral Health; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Crisis Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to redirect persons experiencing a mental health crisis who are involved with, or at risk for involvement with, the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services, including behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
SB3101 |
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HB2413 HD1
HHFDC; Taxation; GET; Exemption; Contracts; Prevailing Wage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the prohibition of qualified persons or firms from receiving direct or indirect financing for construction projects from any governmental contracting agency as a condition of prevailing wage terms. Extends the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation approval and certification period in which construction or rehabilitation of certain projects can qualify for general excise tax exemptions. Repeals the limitation of the costs to contracting, including the annual cap on allowable general excise tax and use tax costs applicable to contracting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3102 |
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HB2414 HD1
Renewable Energy Projects; Labor Standards; Covered Project
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards for covered projects, including state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/LGO, CPC |
SB3103 |
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HB2415 HD2 SD2
State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires individuals that hold a multistate nurse license issued by another state employed by a health care facility to annually complete demographic data surveys. Authorizes the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees customarily and historically charged for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/3000; provided that the Nurse Licensure Compact shall become effective and binding in the State two years after enactment of this Act. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 3:35PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
SB3104 |
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HB2416 HD1
Conveyance Tax; Transient Accommodation; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a conveyance tax exemption for certain real property furnished as a transient accommodation. Repeals 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/WTL, WAM |
SB3105 |
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HB2417
Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Increases number of commission members from seven to eight, with only five of eight required to have substantial experience in water resource management. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB3106 |
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HB2418
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3107 |
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HB2419
School Impact Fees; Exemptions; Housing; DHHL
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the July 1, 2024, sunset date of section 1 of Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to make permanent the exemption of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB3108 |
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HB2420 HD2 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Act 279 Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes the Act 279 special fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 special fund and appropriates funds out of the special fund. Lapses unencumbered moneys from the appropriation out of the Act 279 special fund on 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
SB3109 |
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HB2421
HHFDC Board of Directors; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB3110 |
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HB2422
HCDA; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee as a nonvoting member to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB3111 |
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HB2423
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Federal Housing Administration
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB3112 |
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HB2424
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Loan Terms
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by DHHL to be forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3113 |
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HB2425 HD2 SD2
Child Abuse and Neglect; Harm or Threatened Harm; Central Registry; Expungement
RELATING TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Clarifies that a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect, harm, or threatened harm will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a person's name may be expunged from the central registry and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB3114 |
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HB2426 HD2 SD2
DHS; Relatives; Resource Caregivers; Foster Homes; Licensing; Administrative Appeal; Family Court
RELATING TO RELATIVE RESOURCE CAREGIVERS.
Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for the Department of Human Services' denial of a foster home license. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN |
SB3115 |
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HB2427 HD1
Department of Human Services; Preschool Open Doors Program; Applications; Selection Priority
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Specifies that the priority of selection for preschool open doors program participation applies only during the priority application period between February 1 and the start of each program year. Specifies that applications received after the priority application period shall be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2024- The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB3116 |
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HB2428 HD2
DHS; Child Protective Act; Exigent Circumstances; Harm; Imminent Harm; Protective Custody; Temporary Foster Custody
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances" and amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/15/2024- The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB3117 |
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HB2429 HD2
Temporary Public Assistance After Emergencies; Emergency Management Program; DHS; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide temporary emergency public assistance, case management, and other recovery services following the period covered by an emergency proclamation and establishes an emergency management program within the Director's office. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/HUS, JHA, FIN |
SB3118 |
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HB2430 HD2 SD1 CD1
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM.
Establishes the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3119 |
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HB2431 HD1
HPHA; Housing Policy and Program Coordinator; Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the position of Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3120 |
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HB2432 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3121 |
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HB2433
Public Health Standing Orders; United States Preventive Services Task Force; Screenings
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH STANDING ORDERS.
Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain healthcare screening services. |
(H)
2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB3122 |
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HB2434
Vital Records; DOH; DHHL; Memorandum of Agreement
RELATING TO ACCESS TO VITAL RECORDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to assure appropriate access and handling of confidential records and sealed records that have been unsealed pursuant to court order. |
(H)
2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB3123 |
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HB2435 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Marriage Licenses; Civil Union Licenses; Synchronous Online Access; Rules
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Authorizes the Director of Health to permit synchronous online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB3124 |
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HB2436 HD1
Minor Consent; Medical Care and Services; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Preventive Care
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Authorizes minors who are fourteen years of age or older to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires health insurance plans and health care providers to maintain confidentiality policies and practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB3125 |
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HB2437
Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program; Established; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between the State and the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/TRN, FIN |
SB3126 |
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HB2438
Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCE PREVENTION.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB3127 |
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HB2439
HHSC; Oahu Regional System
RELATING TO ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3128 |
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HB2440
Healthcare Task Force; Hui Ho`omana; State Health Planning and Development Agency
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Hui Ho`omana task force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality healthcare for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3129 |
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HB2441
Department of Health; Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3130 |
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HB2442
Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Sales; County Preemption; Repeal
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3131 |
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HB2443 HD2 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Cultivation; Primary Caregivers
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for qualifying patients. Clarifies that primary caregivers may continue to cultivate medical cannabis for qualifying patients subject to certain restrictions. Increases the maximum number of qualified patients for which each location used to cultivate cannabis may cultivate cannabis from five to ten patients. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:45PM in conference room 325. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB3132 |
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HB2444 HD1 SD1
DOH; Hemp Processors; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct criminal history record checks of applicants for permits to operate as a hemp processor. Sunsets 7/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, JDC |
SB3133 |
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HB2445
Department of Health; Cannabis and Manufactured Cannabis Products; Post-market Testing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TESTING OF CANNABIS AND MANUFACTURED CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Health to implement a post-market testing program to verify the labeling on cannabis and manufactured cannabis products and monitor the shelf lives of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. |
(H)
1/31/2024- The committee(s) on JHA/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB3134 |
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HB2446 HD2 SD2
Disabled Persons Parking; Permits; Violations; Penalties; Counties; Enforcement
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to suspend the driver's license of a person who violates certain regulations relating to the use of disability parking permits. Requires the court to distribute fifty per cent of any fine imposed on a person who violates certain regulations for the use of disability parking permits to the law enforcement agency that issued the citation. Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(H)
4/17/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 685). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/GVO, JDC |
SB3135 |
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HB2447 HD1
Disability Travel Placard
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Establishes a disability travel placard to be issued to an existing permittee for use at the travel destination. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/TCA, JDC |
SB3136 |
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HB2448
Department of Health; Child and Adolescent Mental Health
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Amends the statutes pertaining to mental health services for children and adolescents provided by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address intensive mental health needs of children and adolescents. |
(H)
2/9/2024- The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
SB3137 |
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HB2449 HD1
Manufactured Hemp Products; Definition
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp products" in section 328G-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, includes products intended to be consumed orally in beverage and edible forms and hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC |
SB3138 |
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HB2450
DOH; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Mental Health Emergency Workers. ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Establishes a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Appropriates funds for the crisis intervention and diversion program. Effective 7/1/2024. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN |
SB3139 |
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HB2451 HD3 SD1
Mental Health; Fitness To Proceed; Examination Via Telehealth; Judiciary; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for certain petty misdemeanants' release or examination of fitness to proceed. Provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/17/2024- House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Tarnas, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Kila, Lamosao, Garcia. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB3140 |
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HB2452
DOH; AG; Mental Health; Judiciary; Assisted Community Treatment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the Department of Health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the Department of Health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 7/1/2024. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/JHA, FIN |
SB3141 |
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HB2453 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund; Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Transfers
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Authorizes the Governor, or a state official with authorization from the Governor, to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature on transfers between the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund and Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
SB3142 |
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HB2454 HD1
DOH; Emergency Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation; the temporarily relocation of Department of Health offices if necessary; and preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB3143 |
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HB2455 HD1
Private Security Contracts; Department of Law Enforcement; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Department of Defense
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTS.
Effective January 1, 2024, transfers the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Department of Defense for their respective facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM |
SB3144 |
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HB2456
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Amendments
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.
Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB3145 |
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HB2457 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLE; Accreditation; Positions; Exemption
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Expands the requirement that the Department of Law Enforcement pursue and obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., to all divisions and sections within the Department. Establishes five CALEA coordinator positions, exempt from civil service, within the Department of Law Enforcement. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB3146 |
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HB2458 HD1 SD2 CD1
DLE; Investigations; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate alleged violations of the law when directed to do so by the Governor or when the Director determines that an investigation would be in the public interest. Authorizes the Director of Law Enforcement to issue subpoenas as part of the investigative powers of the Department of Law Enforcement. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3147 |
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HB2459
Illegal Fireworks; Enforcement
RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
Amends chapter 132D, HRS, to strengthen county and state agencies' ability to address the illegal use of fireworks in Hawaii. |
(H)
2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-08-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3148 |
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HB2460 HD1
Homeland Security; Uniform Information Practices; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes and specifies protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure and protected systems. Defines and protects critical infrastructure information that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3149 |
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HB2461 HD1 SD1
Homeland Security; Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Makes the Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator exempt from civil service. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
SB3150 |
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HB2462 HD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Pharmacists; MedQUEST
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Clarifies who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/PSM, CPN |
SB3151 |
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HB2463 HD2 SD2
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Amending the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's Wage and Hour Law to exclude any employee who receives guaranteed compensation totaling $4,000 or more a month. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3152 |
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HB2464 HD1
Dam and Appurtenances; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3153 |
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HB2465 HD1
Archaeological Activities; Penalties
RELATING TO REGULATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES.
Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall result in civil and administrative violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3154 |
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HB2466 HD1
Beach and Water Safety Task Force; Risk Assessment Working Group
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.
Abolishes the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety and the Risk Assessment Working Group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems to be approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources for state beach parks and the county mayors for county beach parks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3155 |
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HB2467 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Land Leases; Rent Credits; Sunset Provision Repeal
RELATING TO RENT CREDITS FOR DEMOLITION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS ON PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to permanently allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
SB3156 |
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HB2468
Public Land; Leases; Direct Negotiation
RELATING TO DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES.
Authorizes disposition of public land leases for agricultural, commercial, industrial, hotel, and resort purposes through direct negotiation. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB3157 |
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HB2469
Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board) be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB3158 |
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HB2470 HD1
Administrative Procedure; Contested Cases; Vexatious Litigants
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required when an identical or substantially similar administrative matter has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB3159 |
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HB2471 HD2 SD2 CD1
DLNR; Public Land; Inspections
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Establishes a statutory framework for inspections by the Department of Land and Natural Resources of public land subject to certain leases or licenses, including inspections of structures or buildings by third-party inspectors contracted by the Department. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB3160 |
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HB2472
Threatened Species License; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION OF THREATENED SPECIES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue temporary threatened species licenses and draft administrative rules for the conservation of threatened species. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3161 |
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HB2473 HD2
Conservation Banks; Conservation In-lieu Fee Mitigation
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION PROGRAMS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation bank and conservation in-lieu fee mitigation programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
SB3162 |
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HB2474
Ocean Recreation Equipment; Interim Administrative Rules
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION EQUIPMENT.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim administrative rules to quickly regulate the use of ocean recreation equipment, especially new and emerging ocean recreation technologies, in state ocean waters until long-term administrative rules can be implemented. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3163 |
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HB2475 HD2 SD1 CD1
Commercial Ocean Activity; Unpermitted Commercial Activity; Advertisements and Offers
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN ACTIVITY.
Provides that advertisements or offers of unpermitted commercial ocean use activities or commercial ocean recreational equipment are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers and the commercial activity is operated at the location advertised or offered. Includes advertisements and offers in the definition of "commercial activity" as used in the state ocean recreation and coastal areas laws. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/CPN, JDC |
SB3164 |
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HB2476 HD1
Ocean Recreation Management Areas; Commercial Ocean Activity
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION MANAGEMENT.
Designates all ocean waters of the State within 3,000 feet from shore as ocean recreation management areas (ORMAs). Prohibits commercial activity in ORMAs unless authorized by use permit. Prohibits commercial activities originating from the shoreline in ORMAs on weekends and state and federal holidays, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Hussey-Burdick, Lowen, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3165 |
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HB2477 HD1
Ocean Recreation Commercial Use Permits; ORMA; Public Auction
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION OPERATIONS.
Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall issue all new commercial use permits for commercial ocean recreation activity in an ORMA that are not renewals or reissuances by public auction. Revises provisions relating to boating and ocean recreation fees and permits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB3166 |
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HB2478 HD1 SD1 CD1
Pacific Marine Fisheries; Compact; Commission
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners from the State of Hawaii. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
SB3167 |
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HB2479 HD2
Taking of Marine Deposits Seaward of the Shoreline; Permits; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral or coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward from the shoreline. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
SB3168 |
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HB2480 HD1 SD2 CD1
Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
SB3169 |
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HB2481 HD1 SD1 CD1
Time Share Commissioners of Deeds; Repeal
RELATING TO TIME SHARE COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
Repeals the Time Share Commissioners of Deeds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
SB3170 |
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HB2482 HD1 SD2 CD1
Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Public Notice
RELATING TO MEETING NOTICES.
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the appropriate county clerk's office to ensure access to paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices and removes the requirement to post notices in a central location in a public building. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
SB3171 |
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HB2483 HD1 SD2
DCR; Corrections and Rehabilitation; Department of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Background Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility. (SD2) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3172 |
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HB2484 HD1 SD1 CD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2023; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of 12/31/2023. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3173 |
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HB2485 HD1 SD2
General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Collection of Rental Payments; Unfair Competition Penalty
RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Repeals an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under the general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the unfair competition penalty under the general excise tax law to adjust for inflation. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3174 |
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HB2486 HD1 SD1
Tax Enforcement; Subpoena Powers
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Authorizes the Department of Taxation to serve administrative subpoenas outside the State. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3175 |
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HB2487
Tax Enforcement; Audits; Time to Respond; Failure to Respond; Appeals
RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT.
Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Authorizes the tax appeal court to preclude documents or information not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action under section 40-35 unless the failure was due to reasonable cause. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3176 |
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HB2488 HD1 SD1
Taxation Board of Review; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3177 |
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HB2489 HD1 SD2
DOTAX; Senior Software Developers; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Exempts senior software developers in the Department of Taxation from civil service. (SD2) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3178 |
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HB2490 HD2 SD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Report
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the Department. (SD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 791). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB3179 |
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HB2491 HD2 SD1
Commercial Driver's Licenses Violations; Federal Penalties; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Amends existing state law to adopt federal penalties for commercial driver's license violations. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB3180 |
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HB2492 HD2 SD1
Commercial Driver's Licenses; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Amends existing law to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to drug and alcohol violations. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB3181 |
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HB2493 HD2 SD1
Commercial Driver's License; Restrictions
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Creates two new commercial driver's license restrictions relating to operating a commercial motor vehicle in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross vehicle weight rating and operating a commercial motor vehicle on Lanai and Molokai only. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB3182 |
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HB2494
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road User Fee; County Mileage-Based Road User Fee
RELATING TO ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM.
Provides authority for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
SB3183 |
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HB2495
Procurement; Emergency; Public Property; Repairs; Equipment Failures; and Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends section 103D-307, HRS, to add equipment failures, repairs of public property to protect against further loss of, or damage to, public property, to prevent or minimize serious disruption in continued functioning of government services. Replaces Chief Procurement Officer approval with an accounting report to the legislature within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year in which the procurement was made. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LGO, FIN |
SB3184 |
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HB2496 HD1 SD1
Methods of Source Selection; Alternative Procurement; Government Services
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Adds alternative procurement methods to the types of methods of source selection. Allows an alternative procurement method when the federal government provides for or approves the alternative procurement method and the head of the purchasing agency makes a written determination that it is neither practicable nor advantageous to use the existing statutory procurement methods. Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code contracts by government bodies to procure certain construction projects. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 9:05AM in conference room 016. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB3185 |
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HB2497
Pupil Transportation Safety
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow the exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for the school bus services, which may not meet school bus regulations but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, with the Department of Education providing Department of Education adult staff chaperone escorts of students while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, TRN, JHA |
SB3186 |
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HB2498 HD1
University of Hawaii; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB3187 |
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HB2499 HD2 SD2 CD1
UH; Procurement; Chief Procurement Officer
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Designates the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii to act as the University of Hawaii's chief procurement officer until 6/30/2028. Effective 6/29/2024. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/GVO, WAM |
SB3188 |
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HB2500 HD1 SD1
UH; Conference Center; Revolving Funds
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and authorizes the University of Hawaii to establish accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Lapses funds to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB3189 |
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HB2501 HD1 SD2
UH; Workers' Compensation; Reporting Requirements; Repeal
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD2) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 829). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
SB3190 |
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HB2502 HD1
UH; Technology Transfer; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, as amended by Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to allow the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interests and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities it sponsors. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
SB3191 |
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HB2503 HD1
UH; Innovation and Commercialization; Sunset; Repeal
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Repeals the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program's sunset provision in Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to allow the continuation of the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HRE, JDC. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
SB3192 |
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HB2504 HD2 SD2
Cigarette Tax; Cigarettes; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 7/1/2024, expands the cigarette tax levied upon a wholesaler or dealer under section 245-3, HRS, to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Requires 1.0 cent per cigarette, electronic smoking device, and e-liquid, but not more than $500,000 per fiscal year, to be deposited into the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Clarifies that tax revenues deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund shall not be used for early clinical trials. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/24/2024- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 4:40PM; CR 329. |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
SB3193 |
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HB2505 HD1 SD1
Land Use; Important Agricultural Lands; Fines
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Increases the fines for violations of land use laws. Imposes enhanced fines for developers and owners of important agricultural lands who repeatedly use the lands for unintended purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
COCHRAN |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2506
CIP; Twenty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARRETT |
FIN |
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HB2507
DHRD; Remote Work Study; Program; Action Plan; Position; Establishment; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Ganaden |
LGO, FIN |
SB3296 |
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HB2508
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Hearsay Evidence; Administrative Procedures
RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GARRETT, MATAYOSHI |
LGO, JHA |
SB2718 |
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HB2509 HD1 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Retirement Age of Justices and Judges (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges from seventy years to seventy-five years. (SD1) |
(S)
4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
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HB2510
Emergency Management; Emergency Power; Suspension of Laws; Counties; Charter Provisions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Excludes from the definition of "laws" in section 127A-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, county charter provisions pertaining to executive, legislative, and administrative structure and organization are excluded. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2511
University of Hawaii; Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. Requires the Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/HET, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIYAKE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HLT/HET, FIN |
SB2722 |
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HB2512
Security Deposit Alternatives; Rental Security Insurance; Security Deposit Installments; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
RELATING TO SECURITY DEPOSITS.
Requires a landlord to accept either rental security insurance or security deposit installment payments in lieu of a traditional security deposit, upon a tenant's request. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIYAKE, AIU, AMATO, EVSLIN, KILA, LAMOSAO, Chun, Poepoe |
CPC, FIN |
SB2126 |
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HB2513 HD1 SD1
Driving Under the Influence; Underage; First-Time Property Offenses; Expungement
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Expands expungement eligibility to persons whose convictions for consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one or first-time property offenses predated current expungement provisions. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
MIYAKE, AIU, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, WOODSON |
JDC |
SB2522 |
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HB2514 HD1
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
SB2987 |
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HB2515 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; Disasters; Emergencies; Definitions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Ganaden |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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HB2516 HD1
DOD; HI-EMA; Fires; Fire Trucks; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FIRE EMERGENCIES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to purchase a Striker fire truck to be housed on a Department of Defense facility on Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
POEPOE, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
WAL, FIN |
SB2902 |
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HB2517 HD2
Renewable Energy Projects; Real Property Taxes; Payment in Lieu; County Ordinance
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
SAIKI, LOWEN |
GVO/EET, WAM |
SB2770 |
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HB2518
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; State and County Contributions
RELATING TO HEALTH BENEFITS.
Amends the state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for employees hired after 6/30/2024. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
LGO, FIN |
SB2531 |
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HB2519
EUTF; Board of Trustees; Composition; Quorum; Voting
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
LGO, FIN |
SB2530 |
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HB2520
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2023-2024. |
(S)
3/15/2024- Act 002, 03/14/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102). |
SAIKI |
WAM |
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HB2521
Public Defender; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Legal Representation
RELATING TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Repeals paragraph (3) of section 802-1(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, which entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
HLT, JHA |
SB2557 |
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HB2522 HD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Law; Brewpubs
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the liquor regulatory laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN. |
SAIKI |
CPN |
SB2354 |
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HB2523 HD1 SD1
Journey Worker Electric Utility Lineman; Board of Electricians and Plumbers; Licensing; Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY LINEMAN.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for licensure as a journey worker electric utility lineman and expands the Board of Electricians and Plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Repeals an existing exception to the impending sunset of the limited exemption from electrician licensing requirements that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018, and Act 68, SLH 2022. Takes effect on 7/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SAIKI |
PSM, CPN |
SB2917 |
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HB2524 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Real Estate Commission; Unit Owners; Associations; Condominium Ombudsman; Condominium Boards; Directors; Removal
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Part I: Requires the Real Estate Commission (Commission) to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against associations that are subject to condominium laws. Establishes a Condominium Ombudsman to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against the Commission regarding the Commission's foregoing duties. Requires the Condominium Ombudsman to issue findings within thirty business days after a complaint is filed. Part II: Prevents a simple majority of unit owners from immediately removing a director that was elected by cumulative voting during any regular or special meeting of an association. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
SAIKI, NISHIMOTO, TAM |
GVO, CPN/WAM |
SB2550 |
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HB2525
Liquor Licenses; Renewal; Protest; Denial
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests. |
(H)
2/27/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
CPC |
SB2457 |
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HB2526 HD2 SD1
Vehicles; Driving; Highways; Operating; Licenses; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense involving the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles to a class C felony. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Takes effect 7/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
4/19/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772). |
SAIKI, GANADEN, NISHIMOTO, TAM |
TCA, JDC |
SB2888 |
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HB2527
DOE; School Facilities Authority; Building Maintenance
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FACILITIES.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt rules for facility maintenance. Requires that the condition of Department of Education facilities be periodically evaluated. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
EDN, FIN |
SB2353 |
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HB2528
Conservation; Aquatic Animals; Harassment; Imprisonment
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Provides that a person who violates aquatic life conservation law in a manner that harasses aquatic life, if convicted, shall be imprisoned for no fewer than 48 hours for the violation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
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HB2529
DOH; Behavioral Health; Employees; Civil Service; Pilot Program; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO A PILOT PROGRAM TO FILL VACANCIES.
Establishes a 5-year behavioral health exempt employee pilot program, to be administered by the Department of Health, under which the Department may fill employee vacancies in the Department's Behavioral Health Services Administration in a manner that is exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2530
Waste Management; Transfer Stations; Days of Operations
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Requires all publicly or privately owned or operated transfer stations in the State to be open to the public for at least two days a week. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
ILAGAN |
WAL/EEP, CPC |
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HB2531
Health Care Workers; Acts of Violence; Report; Law Enforcement; Temporary Restraining Orders
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. |
(H)
2/21/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JHA |
SB2189, SB2569 |
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HB2532
CIP; Thirty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG |
FIN |
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HB2533
Landowner Liability; Recreational Uses of Land
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KONG |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2176 |
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HB2534
CIP; Thirty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKAYAMA |
FIN |
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HB2535 HD1
Department of Human Services; Child Care Classroom Contracts Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for a position to support the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2536 HD1
Disposable and Single-use Plastic Food Ware and Beverage Service Items; Prohibition; Solid Waste; Compostable Plastics
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items after 1/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
MARTEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Amato |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB2537
Hawaii Plant Quarantine Law; Invasive Species; Penalty
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species. |
(H)
2/12/2024- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
AGR, JHA |
SB2558 |
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HB2538
HDOA; Lease Terms; Invasive Species; Right of Entry; Termination
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends after the effective date of this Act shall authorize the Department to: (1) Enter the leased premises at any time to identity, investigate, control, or eradicate invasive species; and (2) Terminate the lease if the lessee refuses the Department entry or is found in violation of any applicable law, rule, or order relating to the control or eradication of invasive species. |
(H)
2/7/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
SB2560 |
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HB2539 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTINEZ, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
SB2678 |
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HB2540
Hawaiian Language; Public High Schools; Graduation Requirement
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, AMATO, GATES, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, WARD, Chun |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2541
Real Property; Agricultural Lands; HDOA; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA |
WAL/AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2624 |
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HB2542
AG; Foreign Ownership; Purchase of Real Property; Prohibition; Registration; Forfeiture; Penalties; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Prohibits foreign principals from acquiring real property in the State or any interest in real property in the State, except a de minimus indirect interest. Defines foreign principal. Requires a foreign principal that owns real property that was acquired before this measure's effective date to register the ownership with the Attorney General. Requires a buyer of real property to provide a signed affidavit attesting that the buyer is not a foreign principal. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property or an interest in real property that is owned or acquired unlawfully. Establishes penalties. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2617 |
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HB2543
CIP; Forty-second Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Forty-second Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA |
FIN |
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HB2544 HD1 SD1
DOH; Essential Rural Medical Air Transport Pilot Project; Charter Flights; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes within the Department of Health a 2-year pilot project to charter flights from rural islands to an urban island to provide rural island residents with reliable transportation to medical care on urban islands. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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HB2545
Agricultural Infrastructure; General Obligation Bonds; Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for various agricultural infrastructure projects throughout the State. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, COCHRAN, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, TAM, WOODSON |
AGR/WAL, FIN |
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HB2546 HD1 SD1 CD1
Invasive Species; Fine Meshed Nets; Permissible; Rules
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Allows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species, under certain conditions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
GATES, AMATO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TAM, Chun, Ganaden |
AEN, JDC |
SB3321 |
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HB2547
DLIR; Rules; Violation; Penalties
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RULES.
Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
CHUN, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
LGO, JHA |
SB2614 |
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HB2548 HD3 SD1
HHFDC; Accessory Dwelling Units; Loans; Grants; Community Development Financial Institutions; Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide loans for the development of accessory dwelling units. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB2996 |
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HB2549 HD1
Disaster Recovery; Maui Wildfires; Permanent Housing; DBEDT; HHFDC; Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MAUI'S PERMANENT HOUSING RECOVERY.
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD, Ganaden |
WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB2836 |
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HB2550
HHFDC; Accessory Dwelling Units; Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit grant program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible homeowners for development costs and certain closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the accessory dwelling unit grant revolving fund. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, AIU |
HSG, FIN |
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HB2551
Law Enforcement; Bicycles; Mopeds; Unlawful Assembly or Disassembly of a Bicycle or Moped on Public Property
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the offense of unlawful assembly or disassembly of a bicycle or moped on public property. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAKENOUCHI, AIU, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO |
JHA |
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HB2552 HD1 SD1
Employee Benefits; Family Leave; Childbirth; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Kangaroo Care
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period under state law, for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Amends the definition of "because of sex" in section 378 1, HRS, that governs discriminatory employment practices, to include neonatal care. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its administrative rules to ensure that neonatal care is included as a "related medical condition" wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition" or any similar phrase is used. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
SB2930 |
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HB2553 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pharmacists; Pharmacy Interns; Pharmacy Technicians; Minors; Vaccinations
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older. Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons three years of age or older, if certain requirements are met. Authorizes pharmacists to order vaccines for administration to persons three years of age or older. Effective 1/1/2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
TAKENOUCHI, AIU, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN/HHS, JDC |
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HB2554
Pharmacists; Practice of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Employees; Staffing Requirements
RELATING TO PHARMACIES.
Requires pharmacies, other than on-site pharmacies in institutional facilities, to make a pharmacy intern, pharmacy technician, pharmacy employee, or an employee of the retail establishment the pharmacy is located in available to assist a registered pharmacist at all times the pharmacy is open to the public. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKENOUCHI |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2555 HD2
Child Protective Act; Harm; Service Plan; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Amends the definition of "harm" under the Child Protective Act. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment by a service provider trained in domestic violence of family members in the family home who are perpetrators or alleged perpetrators of domestic violence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, JDC |
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HB2556 HD2 SD1
B&F; DOH; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Trust Fund; Incentive Payments; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Clarifies the sources of funding for the Hawaii ABLE Saving Program Trust Fund. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend all moneys in the trust fund to fulfill the purposes of the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program, including providing incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MARTINEZ, BELATTI, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2557
Department of Education; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, implement a financial literacy curriculum for grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MARTINEZ, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2558
Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; Department of Human Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MARTINEZ, AMATO, BELATTI, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
HUS, FIN |
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HB2559
CIP; Fortieth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fortieth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MARTINEZ |
FIN |
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HB2560
Elections; Residency; Rebuttable Presumption; Prolonged Absence
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person established a new residence in a place if that person has been absent for a prolonged period of time during which the person has only been in one place. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS |
JHA |
SB3353 |
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HB2561
Self-Defense; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Safe At Home Law
RELATING TO SELF-DEFENSE.
Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
QUINLAN, GATES, HOLT, KILA |
JHA |
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HB2562
Plastic Bottles; Single-use Plastics; Bottled Water; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC BOTTLES.
Effective 1/1/2025, prohibits the retail sale or offer for retail sale of single-use plastic bottles designed to hold less than two liters of bottled water for oral consumption, with certain exceptions. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE |
EEP, CPC |
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HB2563 HD2 SD2 CD1
Convention Center; Naming Rights; Advertising; Marketing ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Exempts the Hawaii Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaii Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center facility. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2024- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798). |
QUINLAN, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EET, WAM |
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HB2564
Land Trust Act; Definition and Declaration of Interests; Property
RELATING TO THE LAND TRUST ACT.
Clarifies the definition and declaration of interests of beneficiaries of land trusts. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HOLT, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2565
SFCA; DBEDT; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Repeal; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Repeals the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission. Requires the Governor to select the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, with the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO |
CAI, JHA, FIN |
SB2764 |
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HB2566
CIP; Thirty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-second representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AIU |
FIN |
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HB2567
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Differing Site Conditions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Repeals language requiring the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules regarding differing site conditions. Requires every construction contract to include a clause that requires the procurement officer to investigate the site conditions and modify the contract in writing if differing site conditions exist. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AIU, KILA, MIYAKE, Chun |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2568
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Protest
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires a protest to be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Amends the minimum per cent value of a contract required for parties to a protest of an award to initiate proceedings from ten per cent to five per cent. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AIU, KILA, MIYAKE |
LGO, FIN |
SB2570 |
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HB2569
HTDC; Geothermal Energy; Exploration; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for geothermal energy exploration. Requires surface and subsurface exploration and community outreach. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
YAMASHITA |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB2518 |
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HB2570 HD1 SD2
Supreme Court; Attorneys; Pro Hac Vice; Appearance; Rules; GET
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.
Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court or arbitration proceeding to be supported by certain evidence to ensure that both the applicant and local counsel will pay all state income tax and general excise tax due for Hawaii business activities as well as any other information or documentation required by the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii. Effective 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
YAMASHITA, GARRETT |
JDC, WAM |
SB2995 |
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HB2571
Department of Health; Multifamily Housing; Accessibility; Modifications; Grant Program; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.
Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/31/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, WARD, WOODSON |
HSG, HUS, FIN |
SB3201 |
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HB2572 HD1
Department of Education; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-staff positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become, or have become, a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for three years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
SB3232 |
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HB2573
Planned Community Associations; Neighborhood Security Watch Programs; Establishment; Regular Assessments
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, WOODSON |
CPC/JHA |
SB2586 |
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HB2574
DOE; School Days; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the     -    school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, Ganaden, Tam |
EDN, FIN |
SB2016 |
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HB2575
DLIR; DOE; Construction Trades Workforce Development Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Ganaden |
LGO, EDN, FIN |
SB3271 |
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HB2576
CIP; Forty-first Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Forty-first Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS |
FIN |
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HB2577 HD1 SD1
DOH; DOE; COVID-19; Public Health Emergencies; Schools; FERPA; Personally Identifiable Information
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM |
EDU |
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HB2578 HD1
Charter Schools; Prekindergarten-Only Public Charter Schools; Exemptions
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Exempts prekindergarten-only public charter schools from certain provisions affecting charter schools relating to funding and finance, the use of the weighted student formula, athletics, enrollment, computer science courses and content, and enrollment in industry-credential programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2579 HD1
Hilo Community Economic District; Lease Extension; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO THE HILO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DISTRICT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
TODD, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI |
WTL, JDC |
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HB2580
Transportation; Electric Bicycles; Speed Limiting Devices
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the removal of a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle. Prohibits the operation of an electric bicycle, in which the manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device was removed from the electric bicycle, on a public highway. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TODD, GATES |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2581 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Electronic Media Transmission
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Removes the ability of the Governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA |
SB2173 |
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HB2582 HD1 SD2
UIPA; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION.
Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
ICHIYAMA |
PSM, JDC |
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HB2583
CIP; Thirty-eighth Representative District; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the thirty-eighth Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO |
FIN |
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HB2584
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodation; State Building Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Where feasible and cost effective, requires all bids for state building construction, projects submitted after 6/30/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAM, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2585
Organized Retail Theft; Task Force
RELATING TO THEFT.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, BELATTI, LA CHICA, PIERICK, TAM, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2586
Paid Family Leave; Public Employees
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, WARD |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB2587
Income Tax Rates; Reduce Cost of Living; Taxation; Affordability
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Eliminates the income tax for single and heads-of-household filers making less than $20,000 a year or $40,000 a year for joint filers and scale low- and middle-income tax rates more slowly. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, PIERICK, WARD |
FIN |
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HB2588
CIP; Eleventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AMATO |
FIN |
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HB2589
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2027. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AMATO (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2590 HD1
Food Banks; Farm to Food Bank; Department of Agriculture Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds for food bank purchases from local farmers, to be expended by the Department of Agriculture via requests for proposals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
SB3379 |
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HB2591
DHS; Preschool Open Doors Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services for the Preschool Open Doors program. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
M. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
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HB2592
Penal Code; Graffiti; Sentencing; Counties
RELATING TO GRAFFITI.
Allows the counties to impose, by ordinance, enhanced penalties for graffiti in certain designated zones and supersede graffiti sentencing requirements under the Penal Code. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
M. MIZUNO, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, TAM |
JHA |
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HB2593
DOE; Pledge of Allegiance
RELATING TO THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Requires Department of Education faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK |
EDN, JHA |
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HB2594
AG; Chinese Communist Party; Purchase of Real Property; Prohibition; Registration; Forfeiture; Penalties; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Prohibits certain persons affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring real property or any interest in real property in the State, except a de minimus indirect interest. Establishes exceptions. Requires a person affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party who owns real property that was acquired under an exception to register the ownership with the Attorney General. Requires a buyer of real property to provide a signed affidavit attesting that the buyer is not a person affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property or an interest in real property that is owned or acquired unlawfully. Establishes penalties. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK, Matsumoto, WARD |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
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HB2595
Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Pension and Retirement Systems; Law Enforcement Employees
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Amends chapter 88, HRS, to include new definitions for certain law enforcement administrators and employees established in Act 278, SLH 2022, as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM |
LGO, FIN |
SB2846 |
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HB2596
Law Enforcement Officers; Vehicular Pursuits; Policies; Restrictions
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes statewide vehicular pursuit policies. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2597
Department of Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining; Investigators; Bargaining Unit (13); Bargaining Unit (14)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Transfers the investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Enforcement Division, Office of Homeland Security Division, Office of the Inspector General Division, and Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement who are subject to the statutory law enforcement standards for the state law enforcement officers from collective bargaining unit (13) into collective bargaining unit (14). |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
SB2847 |
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HB2598
DLE; Salaries; Salary Schedules; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to increase the salary schedules of deputy sheriffs within the Department of Law Enforcement. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM |
LGO, JHA, FIN |
SB3313 |
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HB2599
Fisheries; Environmental Review; Exemption
RELATING TO FISHERIES.
Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
WAL/EEP, JHA |
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HB2600
DCCA; DOH; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Cannabis Authority; Cannabis Control Board; Adult-use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning January 1, 2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes for adult-use cannabis sales. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets Department of Agriculture to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GATES, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Sayama |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB3335 |
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HB2601
Public Urination; Public Defecation; Public Safety; Public Order
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in public. Provides penalties for public urination or defecation. Requires mental health evaluation and supportive services for a homeless person arrested for urinating or defecating in public places. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2602
Teacher retention; Teacher bonus program ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.
Establishes the Onipaʻa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the state department of education. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2603
Family Court; Parent; Child Custody; Gender Affirmation
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Amends provisions relating to criteria in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that no court shall consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression in a custody determination. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
HUS, JHA |
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HB2604
CPR; AED; School Safety; Athletic Events; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Requires schools maintain AEDs for all sporting events. Mandates AED and CPR training for certain school officials. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, AIU, GARCIA, GARRETT, MATSUMOTO, WARD |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
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HB2605
Department of Education; Teachers Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
SB3368 |
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HB2606 HD1
Transient Accommodations; Rental Rates; Transparency; Unfair Method of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA |
TOU, CPC |
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HB2607
DLNR; SHPD; Burial Sites; Archaeological Inventory Surveys; Contractors; Developers
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO |
WAL, FIN |
SB2440 |
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HB2608
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Clarifies the definition of "burial site". |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, GATES, MARTEN, MARTINEZ |
WAL, JHA |
SB2442 |
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HB2609
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Requires, rather than allows, any person who violates chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to appear before the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Requires, rather than allows, the Board of Land and Natural Resources to impose fines. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
WAL, JHA |
SB2438 |
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HB2610 HD1 SD2
FEMA; Department of Defense; Maui Wildfires; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; Disaster Relief Match Special Fund; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.
Establishes a Disaster Relief Match Special Fund to support the local match requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Maui Wildfires Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects that implement mitigation measures to prevent and minimize the impacts of natural hazards affecting the State. Appropriates moneys into the Disaster Relief Match Special Fund. Makes appropriations to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2) |
(S)
4/16/2024- Re-Referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
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HB2611 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
Statutorily establishes a Department of Land and Natural Resources transaction fee for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GATES, HOLT, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
WTL, WAM |
SB2954 |
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HB2612
Elections; Boards of Registration; Abolish
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Abolishes the boards of registration. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA, COCHRAN, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Ganaden |
JHA, FIN |
SB2953 |
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HB2613 HD1
DOE Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
LOWEN |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2103 |
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HB2614 HD1 SD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; SolarAPP+; Self-certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement, by 1/1/2025, SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real time. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop a plan for the State to achieve its energy goals with deadlines, including the Renewable Portfolio Standards, before 1/1/2025. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. |
LOWEN, AMATO, KAPELA, TAM |
EET/GVO, CPN/WAM |
SB2539 |
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HB2615
Public Utilities Commission; Public Utilities; Sale; Approval; Non-Investor-Owned Utilities
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Requires the PUC to solicit competitive offers from an entity operating under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership model before approving the sale of a public utility, in whole or in part, to a private entity. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOWEN, PERRUSO |
CPC, FIN |
SB3285 |
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HB2616 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Vehicle Charging System Funding Program; Clean Energy; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes a funding program that incentivizes electric vehicle charging systems and infrastructure development and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for this program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4). |
LOWEN, TODD |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB3309 |
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HB2617 HD1
DOA; Aquaculture Advisory Committee; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
KAHALOA, GARRETT, GATES, LAMOSAO, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, FIN |
SB2412 |
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HB2618 HD1
DOA; Feasibility Study; Aquaculture Park; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
KAHALOA, GARRETT, GATES, LAMOSAO, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB2410 |
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HB2619 HD1 SD1 CD1
HDOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Invasive Species; Feral Chickens; Control Program; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to lead and coordinate the State's invasive pest control and eradication biosecurity efforts. Establishes certain reporting requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for programs and positions in agricultural biosecurity. Appropriates funds to each county as a grant-in-aid, subject to a county match, for the implementation of feral chicken control programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
SB2419 |
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HB2620 HD2 SD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than a certain amount from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, GATES, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2621 HD1
Law Enforcement; Task Force; Weed and Seed Programs; Report
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes a task force on ethical policing to evaluate the efficacy and impact of Weed and Seed programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2). |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2622 HD1 SD1
DLE; Gun Buyback; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for the State's Gun Buyback Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
PSM, WAM |
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HB2623
DOE; Aquatic Safety Education; Positions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students and to establish one full-time equivalent position (1.0 FTE) to administer the program. |
(H)
2/15/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GANADEN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
SB2098 |
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HB2624
Liquor Tax Law; Rates; Substance Abuse Treatment ($)
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX LAW.
Establishes a substance abuse treatment special fund. Increases liquor tax rates to unspecified amounts. Allocates increased liquor tax revenues to the substance abuse treatment special fund. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GANADEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, WOODSON |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2625
Administrative Procedure; Contested Cases; Vexatious Litigants
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required when an identical or substantially similar administrative matter has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB2626 HD1 SD1
Loko I‘a; Hawaiian Fishponds; Board of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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HB2627
General Excise Tax; Medical and Dental Services; Exemption; Medicare; Medicaid; TRICARE
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BELATTI, AMATO, MARTEN |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
SB2169 |
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HB2628
Post-Booking Jail Diversion Programs; Criminal Justice Diversion Program; Telehealth; Involuntary Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Probation Violators; Mental Health Treatment
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Requires the Judiciary, in consultation with other stakeholders, to submit monthly and annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of agreements for post-booking jail diversion programs in the first circuit. Amends the criminal justice diversion program to enable examination of defendants via telehealth. Provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Authorizes courts to require certain probation violators to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment program as a condition of continued probation. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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HB2629 HD2
DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
BELATTI, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, Tam |
HLT, HSG, FIN |
SB3005 |
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HB2630 HD2
Psilocybin; Therapeutic Uses; Authorization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
Authorizes, and establishes a regulatory framework for, the administration of psilocybin for therapeutic use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Pierick, Ward voting no (9) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
BELATTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3019 |
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HB2631
Aquaculture; Mullet Production; Fishponds and Stock Enhancement; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds, including for positions, equipment, and maintenance and operating costs, for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
WAL, FIN |
SB2329 |
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HB2632
Legislative Staff; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining; Repeal
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LMG/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA |
LMG/LGO, FIN |
SB2760 |
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HB2633 HD1
Leeward Community College Waianae Moku; Students Ineligible for Federal Financial Aid; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to Leeward community college Waianae Moku to support and assist students who are twenty-four years old or younger and ineligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application because they are unable to access their parents' tax information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTINEZ |
HET, FIN |
SB2970 |
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HB2634 HD1
Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Amends the duties and sunset date of the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/2/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, ONISHI, TAM |
HET, LGO, FIN |
SB2613 |
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HB2635
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, TAM |
JHA, FIN |
SB2281 |
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HB2636
Hawaii Coastal Commission; County Coastal Commissions; Shoreline Buyback Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO MANAGED RETREAT.
Establishes the Hawaii Coastal Commission and the Shoreline Buyback Program, which permits the Commission to purchase eligible shoreline properties and make those properties available for affordable rental housing. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
WAL/EEP, HSG, FIN |
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HB2637
Public Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires all public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, WARD |
WAL, LGO, FIN |
SB2972 |
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HB2638 HD1
DOA; State-owned Land; Agricultural Land Use Potential; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE POTENTIAL.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of certain parcels of state-owned lands. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
NAKASHIMA |
AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2155 |
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HB2639
Combat Sports Contests; Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Prohibitions; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Establishes the Combat Sports Commission Special Fund. Makes appropriations. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
CPC, FIN |
SB2170 |
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HB2640
Manufacturers; Electronic Devices; Recycling
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices. |
(H)
1/30/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, Lowen |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB3264 |
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HB2641 HD1 SD1 CD1
DCCA; Appraisal Management Companies; Registration Program; Reestablishment; Compliance Resolution Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
NAKASHIMA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, SAYAMA |
CPN, WAM |
SB3337 |
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HB2642 HD2
Judiciary; Eviction Mediation; Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Summary Possession; Landlords; Tenants; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 11/1/2024: extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires tenants and landlords to engage in mediation; delays filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules or attempts to schedule mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10 calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Repeals 11/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
SAYAMA, BELATTI, EVSLIN, KILA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
SB3332 |
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HB2643
DOT; Ignition Interlock Devices
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to select multiple certified vendors to install ignition interlock devices. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
TRN, FIN |
SB2945 |
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HB2644 HD2 SD1
Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325. |
KITAGAWA, CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WARD, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2645
Small Business; Maui Business Bridge Grants Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Maui Business Bridge Grants Program to assist businesses that have been impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN |
WAL/ECD, FIN |
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HB2646
Pesticides; DOA; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Site Information; Reporting
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Lowen |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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HB2647
Hawaii Pesticides Law; Malathion; Restricted Use Pesticide
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2648
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include neonicotinoid pesticides. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2649
Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Cultural and Traditional Healers; Exemptions
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR REPRODUCTIVE CARE.
Clarifies the State's midwifery law to permit care by extended family, cultural supporters, or others with whom a woman chooses to give birth. Specifies that nothing in the midwifery law shall prohibit or restrict healing practices by traditional healers of any ethnic culture or religious faith or their students; limit, alter, or adversely impact any religion or ethnic cultural practices; or prohibit or interfere with a person's right to choose where and with whom the person gives birth. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN, AMATO, KAPELA, ONISHI, PERRUSO |
HLT/CPC, FIN |
SB2969 |
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HB2650 HD2
Department of Transportation; Public Utilities; Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Removal; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN. |
ONISHI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, TODD |
TCA/AEN, WAM/CPN |
SB3013 |
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HB2651
Counties; Natural Hazards; Private Property; Right of Way
RELATING TO HAZARD MITIGATION.
Extends the right to enter private property and remove or stabilize natural hazards that are at risk of harming the public or other properties to the county in which the private property is located and that county's respective mayor. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ONISHI, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
WAL, JHA |
SB3014 |
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HB2652 HD1
Estate Tax; Marital Deduction; Immediate Family Members
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. |
SAIKI, YAMASHITA |
WAM |
SB3289 |
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HB2653 HD1 SD1
Estate Tax; DOTAX; Exclusion Amount; Deduction; Family Businesses
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Conforms Hawaii estate tax laws to the operative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the burden on taxpayers and increase efficiencies in the Department of Taxation's monitoring and auditing of estate tax returns. Establishes an estate tax deduction for the value of closely held business interests that will help ensure that locally-owned family businesses can continue to contribute to the Hawaii economy and assist families to retain the ownership interest in their family businesses. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/16/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 683). |
SAIKI, YAMASHITA |
CPN, WAM |
SB3345 |
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HB2654 HD1
State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Refrigerants; Safe Alternatives
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety standards. Requires the State Building Code Council, when it adopts, amends, or updates the Hawaii State Building Codes, to establish codes and standards that are consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2024- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SAIKI |
GVO/AEN, JDC |
SB2753 |
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HB2655 HD1 SD1
Public Employment; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes appropriations for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/3/2024- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-03-24 10:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
SAIKI |
LBT, WAM |
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HB2656
Administrative Procedure; Business; Permits; Review
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3226 |
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HB2657 HD1 SD1
Abusive Litigation; Domestic Violence; Judicial Procedures
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
Establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
4/22/2024- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782). |
SAIKI |
JDC |
SB2685 |
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HB2658 HD1 SD1
DHRD; Vacant Positions; Legislative Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Repeals the requirement that the Director of Human Resources Development must submit a report to the Legislature before reclassifying and abolishing vacant positions within state departments and agencies that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources Development. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
LBT, WAM |
SB2352 |
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HB2659
CIP; Twenty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
FIN |
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HB2660
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
SB2958 |
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HB2661 HD1
Education; Teachers; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to reduce barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Sayama |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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HB2662 HD1 SD2
HPHA; Recreation and Education Upward Mobility Pilot Program; Youth Tenants; Public Housing; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires, and appropriates moneys for, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a 2-year Recreation and Education Upward Mobility Pilot Program for youth tenants in public housing. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Appropriates moneys for the repair and maintenance of approximately 150 housing units. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/18/2024- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
M. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAM, Takenouchi |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
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HB2663
CIP; Twenty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-ninth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
M. MIZUNO |
FIN |
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HB2664 HD1
Sports Facilities; UH; Stadium Authority; New Stadium; GO Bonds; Lapse; Stadium Development Special Fund; Halawa Redevelopment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Lapses appropriations of general obligation bond funds previously authorized for the planning, design, and construction of a stadium in Halawa by the Stadium Authority. Transfers certain special fund moneys earmarked for the development of a new stadium in Halawa to the general fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new stadium on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Renames the Stadium Authority as the Halawa Redevelopment Authority and the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Redevelopment District. Amends the powers and duties of the Halawa Redevelopment Authority. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET/HRE/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
GARRETT, MATAYOSHI, ONISHI, Amato |
EET/HRE/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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HB2665 HD1
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Requires report to the Legislature. Establishes positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
GARRETT, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE |
EEP, FIN |
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HB2666
Civil Rights; Short Form
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Short form bill relating to civil rights. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB2667
Elections; Short Form
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill relating to elections. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB2668
Incarceration Alternatives; Short Form
RELATING TO INCARCERATION ALTERNATIVES.
Short form bill relating to incarceration alternatives. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB2669
Constitutional Matters; Short Form
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS.
Short form bill relating to constitutional matters. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB2670
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond; Return to Party; Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating party, less twice the amount of the administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIYAKE, CHUN, KILA |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2671
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Eviction Moratorium; Foreclosure Moratorium; Mortgage Deferment; Residential Rent Suspension; Small Business Rent Suspension; Loan Deferment; Consumer Reporting Agencies; Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes processes and requirements during a state of emergency or local state of emergency related to eviction moratoriums, foreclosure moratoriums, mortgage deferments, residential rent suspension, small business rent suspension, loan deferment, adverse information reported to consumer reporting agencies, and insurance requirements for planned community associations and condominium associations. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MIYAKE, KILA |
WAL/CPC, FIN |
SB2998 |
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HB2672 HD1
Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Agricultural Pests; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
AGR, FIN |
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HB2673 HD2 SD1
Privately-owned Roadways; State Tax; County Surcharge; Fuel Tax; Working Group
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand to use county surcharge revenues for maintenance of public roadways. Allows the counties to use county surcharge revenues for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Requires counties to use fuel taxes for reconstruction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of private roads that are open to the public. Extends the sunset date of the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022, to 6/30/3025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
TCA, WAM |
SB2178 |
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HB2674
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ILAGAN |
FIN |
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HB2675 HD1
DOE; Bullying Procedures; Dissemination of Information
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
MARTINEZ, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAM |
EDN, FIN |
SB3346 |
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HB2676
Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Public Schools; Prohibition; Department of Education
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Updates and expands the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools to include prohibiting the possession and use of electronic smoking devices. Requires the Department of Education to be responsible for educating students, employees, and visitors about smoking and tobacco use prohibitions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MARTINEZ, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA |
SB3322 |
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HB2677
CIP; Fifteenth Representative District; Sixteenth Representative District; Seventeenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH, AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MORIKAWA, EVSLIN, NAKAMURA |
FIN |
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HB2678
Wages and Hours; Employees on Public Works; Exception
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES ON PUBLIC WORKS.
Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AIU, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, Chun |
LGO, FIN |
SB3293 |
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HB2679
Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DAGS; DLNR; Report
RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
WARD, EVSLIN, GARCIA, KILA, Matsumoto |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2680
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for condominium associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires condominium association board members to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the Ombudsman. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
CPC, FIN |
SB3205 |
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HB2681
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman’s Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATED TO HOUSING.
Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
CPC, FIN |
SB3206 |
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HB2682
University of Hawaii; Hilo; Imiloa; Revolving; Trust; Fund; Revenue; Uses; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE COLLEGE REVOLVING FUND AND THE HAWAIIAN EARLY LEARNING TRUST FUND.
Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source. Provides that the fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund. |
(H)
2/23/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD |
FIN |
SB2939 |
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HB2683 HD1 SD1
UH; Hilo; Hawaiian Language; Exemptions
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Makes permanent the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAIKI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, JDC |
SB2937 |
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HB2684 HD2
UH; College of Hawaiian Language; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source and shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Provides that the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Hawaiian language medium education pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HWN/HRE, WAM. |
SAIKI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HWN/HRE, WAM |
SB2938 |
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HB2685 HD2 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Solar Hui Program; Solar Hui Investment Fund; Energy Services Agreements; Solar Energy Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the solar hui program fund manager position. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI, LOWEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAM |
EET, WAM |
SB3235 |
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HB2686 HD1 SD2
Insurance Commissioner; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Insurance Division; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Property Insurance; Stabilization; Study; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study regarding property insurance stabilization. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 224. |
SAIKI, NAKASHIMA, SAYAMA, TAM |
CPN/EET, WAM/JDC |
SB3234 |
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HB2687
HIEMA; Resilience Hub; Resilience Network; Grants; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the resilience hub and network grant program and a special fund in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and deposits a portion of the tax into the resilience hub and network grant program special fund. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI, LOWEN |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
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HB2688
Carbon Emissions Reduction; Clean Vehicle Special Fund; Gasoline-powered Vehicle Tax; Rebate ($)
RELATING TO CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION.
Establishes a clean vehicle special fund to incentivize the purchase of vehicles that produce less carbon emissions by providing a rebate. Creates a gasoline-powered vehicle tax, graduated based on fuel efficiency, to be paid by purchasers of certain passenger cars and pickup trucks that are powered solely by gasoline. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI, LOWEN |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
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HB2689
Zero-emission Vehicles; Rental Motor Vehicles; Lessors
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.
Requires rental motor vehicle lessors with more than two hundred light duty passenger vehicles to expedite the incorporation of zero-emission vehicles, as a percentage, into the lessor's fleet by certain dates. Requires all rental motor vehicle lessors to report a list of the make, model, license plate number, and fuel type of each rental motor vehicle in the lessor's fleet to the director of commerce and consumer affairs. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI, LOWEN |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
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HB2690 HD2 SD1
DLNR; CWRM; Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifying that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SDl) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 1:00PM in Conference Room 229. |
SAIKI, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB3338 |
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HB2691
Red Hill WAI; Red Hill Remediation Authority; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI, AIU, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
SB3339 |
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HB2692 HD1
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Governance; Sunshine Law; Sovereign Immunity
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes two or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority has state sovereign immunity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SAIKI, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB2761 |
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HB2693
Cultural Corridor Authority; Redevelopment of Areas Affected by Disaster; Historic and Cultural Preservation; Department of Taxation; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.
Establishes the Cultural Corridor Authority to develop plans to redevelop areas affected by disaster while maintaining historic and cultural preservation. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of real property located in areas affected by disaster. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings for certain purposes. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
2/6/2024- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2980 |
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HB2694 HD1
Private Water Systems; DOTAX; Attorney General; Income Tax Credit; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of private water systems. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings in certain counties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
SAIKI |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2978 |
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HB2695 HD1
Water; Counties; Aquifers; Watersheds; Protection; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO WATER.
Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WTL/GVO/HOU, WAM. |
SAIKI |
WTL/GVO/HOU, WAM |
SB2976 |
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HB2696 HD1 SD1
DAGS; Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission; Maui; Wildfire; OETS; Reports; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Commission, with the assistance of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to establish a website to serve as an information clearing house and public forum. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAIKI |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
SB2979 |
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HB2697
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Short Form
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Short form bill relating to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA |
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HB2698
Department of Health; Behavioral Health Crisis Centers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county to provide care, diagnosis, or treatment for persons experiencing a mental illness or substance use disorder crisis. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/7/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
HLT, FIN |
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HB2699
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions when the employee was acting within the scope of their employment and was not grossly negligent or wanton, or failing to cooperate. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, the Attorney General shall file a motion to withdraw as counsel. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
JHA, FIN |
SB2520 |
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HB2700 HD3 SD2
Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation; PUC; Catastrophic Wildfire; Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Risk Protection Plans; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
SAIKI |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
SB3344 |
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HB2701
Condominiums; Retaliation; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
CPC, JHA |
SB3204 |
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HB2702 HD2
DOT; Hana Highway; Repair; Maintenance; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
Appropriates funds for equipment and positions within the Department of Transportation to conduct improvements to Hana Highway. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, WAM |
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HB2703 HD1
CWRM; DLNR; Executive Officer; Independent Legal Counsel; Conflicts of Interest
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Replaces the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management with the position of Executive Officer, who shall be appointed and managed by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Makes the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources an ex officio member of the Commission on Water Resource Management and provides that the Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its non ex officio members. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management and Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish procedures and safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2704
Ethics; Short Form
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill relating to ethics. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB2705 HD1
HDOA; Agricultural Leases; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Disposition; Study
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the requirements and restrictions related to the Department's dispositions of non-agricultural park lands. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/15/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
M. MIZUNO |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2706
Fireworks; Red Flag Warning; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes fines for any person who sets off fireworks without a valid permit and while a red flag warning is in effect. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
M. MIZUNO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, ICHIYAMA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PIERICK, SOUZA, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2707
Legislature; Committee; Public Hearing; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 12 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE CHAIR OF A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING EVERY BILL ASSIGNED TO THE COMMITTEE.
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the chair of a committee of the Legislature to set for public hearing every bill assigned to the committee. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2708
DOE; Sex-specific Athletic Teams; School Sports
RELATING TO PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS.
Creates the requirement that the Department of Education designate sex‑specific teams for the purpose of gender equality in school sports. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK, WARD |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB2709
CIP; 39th Representative District; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 39th representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK |
FIN |
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HB2710 HD2
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers; Broadband-related Permits; Facilities; Backup Power
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
Requires, as a condition for the issuance of a broadband-related permit, a wireless telecommunications carrier to maintain emergency backup power under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET, CPN. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, WARD |
EET, CPN |
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HB2711
DLNR; Conservation Mitigation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines "conservation mitigation bank". |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Lowen |
WAL, FIN |
SB2164 |
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HB2712 HD1 SD1
Autism; Applied Behavioral Analysis Services; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO AUTISM.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2024- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-26-24 1:50PM in conference room 329. |
MARTEN, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Amato |
HHS, WAM |
SB3001 |
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HB2713 HD1
Adoption Assistance; Permanency Assistance; Department of Human Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ADOPTION ASSISTANCE.
Appropriates funds to provide additional support and resources to families receiving benefits through the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, MARTINEZ, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB3253 |
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HB2714
Permanent Staff Positions of the Legislature; Interim Assignment; Temporary Transfer; Executive and Judicial Branch Agencies
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
Authorizes the temporary assignment of permanent legislative staff during the interim to executive or judicial branch agencies. Establishes that while on temporary assignment, the temporarily assigned employee is still considered an employee of the Legislature and exempt from civil service. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KILA |
LMG, FIN |
SB3362 |
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HB2715 HD1 SD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Malama Puuloa; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MARTINEZ, GANADEN, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, TAM |
TCA, WAM |
SB3218 |
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HB2716
Hawaii Penal Code; Involuntary Manslaughter; Felony; Penalty
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HOMICIDE.
Establishes the offense of involuntary manslaughter. Renames the existing offense of manslaughter as voluntary manslaughter. Amends various statutory provisions to accommodate the 2 forms of manslaughter. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TODD, KAHALOA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI |
JHA |
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HB2717
CIP; Thirteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
POEPOE |
FIN |
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HB2718
Per Diem; Travel Expenses; Basic Housing Allowance; Federal Rates; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Requires all travel and lodging expenses for legislative members to be reimbursed at federally determined rates. Establishes a basic housing allowance for non-Oahu legislative members. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
AMATO, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO |
LMG, FIN |
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HB2719 HD1
UH; Community College; Tuition Waiver; Pilot Program
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Establishes a pilot program to offer tuition waivers for certain community college students starting in fall 2025. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to submit a report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, TAM |
HET, FIN |
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HB2720 HD3 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii; Community College System
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/12/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
LBT/HRE, WAM |
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HB2721 HD1
Wildfire Protection; Fireshed Partnership Program; Fireshed Management Special Fund; DLNR; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes a fireshed partnership program within the department of land and natural resources. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/15/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, POEPOE |
WAL, FIN |
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HB2722 HD2
Juvenile Justice; Court Fees; Fines; Penalties; Prohibited
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aiu, Chun, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Holt, Kila, Pierick, Quinlan, Ward voting no (8) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, WOODSON |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
SB2323 |
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HB2723
CIP; Nineteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HASHEM |
FIN |
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HB2724 HD1
Kona Community Development District; HCDA; DCR; Membership; New Prison ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Creates the Kona Community Development District to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Kona, on the island of Hawaii. Amends the Hawaii Community Development Authority membership to include members of Kona. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to seek federal grants and loans from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program for the construction of a correctional project within the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM, KAHALOA, M. MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TODD |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2725 HD1
Corrections Facilities Authority; DCR; Community Facilities Direct Loan and Gran Program ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Establishes the Correction Facilities Authority to be responsible for all public corrections development, planning, and construction related to capital improvement projects. Requires the Correction Facilities Authority to apply for a loan or grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM, CHUN, GANADEN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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HB2726
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Damages; Attorney's Fees
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2727
Planned Community Associations; Neighborhood Security Watch Programs; Establishment; Regular Assessments
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, WOODSON |
CPC, JHA |
SB2586 |
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HB2728 HD1
Healthcare; Health Insurance; Hui Hoomana Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE.
Establishes the Hui Hoomana task force to identify actionable priorities and financial resources to offer the State's residents universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the task force on 7/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GATES, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, WARD, WOODSON, Ganaden |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2876 |
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HB2729
UH; CTAHR; DLNR; Central Oahu Wildfire Plan; Wildfire Prevention Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Prevention Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Requires matching funds from United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Service Wildfire Defense grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ICHIYAMA, POEPOE |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
SB3375 |
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HB2730
Bullying; Education; Youth; Students; General Fund Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO BULLYING.
Requires the department of education to create and implement anti-bullying policies. Outlines the requirements for each institution's policy and specifies reporting, investigation, and appeals procedures involving incidents of bullying. Appropriates funds for anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts in the public schools. |
(H)
2/15/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2731
Education; Athletics; Competitions; Gender; Sports
RELATING TO SEX-BASED ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS IN SCHOOLS.
Requires the department of education to designate athletic sports teams based on the biological sex assigned to players at birth. Prevents males from participating in female sports. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD |
EDN, JHA |
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HB2732
Tax; Fuel; Gasoline; Cost of Living; Affordability
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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HB2733
Income Tax Rate; Cost of Living; Affordability
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Reduces the tax rate by fifty per cent for all tax brackets except the highest four. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD |
FIN |
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HB2734
Capital Gains Tax; Income Tax; Nonresident taxpayers; Foreign Taxpayers; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, WARD |
FIN |
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HB2735 HD1
HTA; Administrative Supervision; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Cultural Grants
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from administrative supervision of boards and commissions. Transfers certain functions relating to cultural grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/19/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. |
QUINLAN, MARTEN |
EET/TCA, WAM |
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HB2736 HD2
Official State Gesture; Shaka
RELATING TO STATE GESTURE.
Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to TCA. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, M. MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA |
SB3312 |
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HB2737 HD1
Feasibility Study; Agricultural Districts; Department of Agriculture; Agricultural-based Commercial Operations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with other state agencies, to conduct a feasibility study and submit a report to the Legislature on the impact of roadside stands displaying and selling value-added products and the establishment of additional requirements for retail agricultural-based commercial operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
QUINLAN |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB3294 |
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HB2738 HD2 SD1
Renewable Energy; Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Resilience Hubs; Feasibility; Report; State Agencies; State Facilities; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires state agencies to assess the potential and feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state facility and submit a report to the Legislature detailing their findings; implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports; and assign priority for the authorized cost-effective energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. Requires applicable state agencies to assess the feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD, Lamosao |
GVO/EET, WAM |
SB3357 |
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HB2739 HD1
Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Department of Human Services; Public Utilities Commission; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
HUS, FIN |
SB3263 |
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HB2740
Hawaii Zero Waste Initiative; Department of Health; Solid Waste
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii zero waste initiative to manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy. |
(H)
2/8/2024- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GATES, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, FIN |
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HB2741
Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Definition; Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a definition for "premium cigar" that is distinct from a "large cigar" and adds a definition for "characterizing flavor" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB3288 |
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HB2742 HD1 SD2 CD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; Summary Possession Proceedings; Notice; Mediation; Wildfires; Moratorium; Emergency Proclamation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Establishes a pre-litigation mediation procedure for tenancies that are subject to the eviction moratorium issued under the Governor's emergency proclamations relating to wildfires once the eviction moratorium expires. Restricts when landlord remedies are available depending on the amount of rent due. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for mediation services. Effective 7/1/2024, except the new pre-litigation procedures are effective on the expiration of the final eviction moratorium. Repeals certain provisions on 12/31/2026, or on the one-year anniversary of the expiration of the Governor's final eviction moratorium emergency supplementary proclamation relating to wildfires, whichever occurs sooner. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, M. MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
SB3331 |
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HB2743 HD2 SD1 CD1
UH; Cesspools; Wastewater; Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool Overlay; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center and the Sea Grant College Program to develop an overlay with the Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewer system or other centralized treatment system may most feasibly be expanded or constructed to reduce or eliminate cesspools before 1/1/2050. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/HHS/GVO, WAM |
SB2952 |
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HB2744 HD2 SD1
Oral Health; Task Force; Department of Health; Positions; Reports; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KOBAYASHI, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, NISHIMOTO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB2956 |
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HB2745
Legislative Management; Short Form
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA |
LMG |
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HB2746
Corrections; Confined Youth; Voice Communications; Victim Notification; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires and appropriate moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Amends sources of funding for and imposes a limit on moneys retained in the victim information and notification system special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the automated victim information and notification system special fund. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GANADEN, AMATO, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TODD, WARD |
HUS, JHA, FIN |
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HB2747 HD1
Filmmakers Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA.
Establishes the Filmmakers Special Fund for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to award grants for film, media, and creative industries intellectual property development projects in Hawaii. Repeals the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund and transfers funds to the Filmmakers Special Fund. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
GANADEN, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Amato |
CAI, ECD, FIN |
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HB2748 HD2 SD1
Law Enforcement Officers; Vehicular Pursuits; Policies; Restrictions
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes statewide vehicular law enforcement pursuit policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/4/2024- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
GANADEN, AMATO, KAPELA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
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HB2749
Child Welfare Services; Child Removal; Child Protective Act; Imminent Harm
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GATES, KILA, PIERICK, WARD |
HUS, JHA |
SB2643 |
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HB2750 HD1
Department of Health; Clean and Sober Homes Registry; Notification
RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
Requires the Department of Health to ensure there is equitable distribution of clean and sober homes throughout a county. Requires an applicant to obtain written approval from the appropriate county showing compliance with all land use and zoning ordinances and rules. Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of registration: unless, in certain counties, a public informational meeting is first held before a neighborhood board in the affected community; and if there are more than a certain number of registered clean and sober homes within a certain mile radius in the affected community. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
GATES, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HOLT, TAM |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2642 |
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HB2751
Criminal Littering; Household Hazardous Waste
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of criminal littering in the first degree for the improper disposal of household hazardous waste on public or private property or in public or private waters. Amends existing criminal littering offense to be the offense of criminal littering in the second degree. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, TAM |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2752
CIP; Forty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fifth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES |
FIN |
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HB2753
DOA; DLNR; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GATES, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MARTINEZ |
WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB2154 |
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HB2754 HD1
Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
GATES, AMATO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MORIKAWA, TARNAS |
AGR, FIN |
SB2364 |
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HB2755
State Historic Preservation Division; Burial Sites; Penalties
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, GANADEN, KILA, MARTINEZ, M. MIZUNO, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA |
SB2589 |
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HB2756
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into a new bargaining unit (16). |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GANADEN, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
LGO, FIN |
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HB2757 HD1
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/16/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5). |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
LGO, CPC, FIN |
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HB2758 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Invasive Species; Pests; Taxa; Environment; Quarantine
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Facilitates the control and eradication of invasive species and pests. Establishes a plant nursery registration program. Requires the Board of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests for control or eradication. Imposes certain limits on imports and transportation. Updates the method by which the Department's noxious weed list is updated. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/22/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GATES, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Ganaden |
AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM |
SB3237 |
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HB2759 HD2
DOE; Health; Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program; Health Technicians; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB3004 |
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HB2760
CIP; Twenty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAKENOUCHI |
FIN |
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HB2761
CIP; Second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
ONISHI |
FIN |
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HB2762 HD1
Limited Casino Gaming; Single Integrated Resort; Hawaii Gaming Commission; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Wagering Tax; State Gaming Fund; Casino Gaming Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO GAMING.
Authorizes limited casino gaming at a single integrated resort property on lands under the control of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs designated for commercial use on the island of Oahu excluding lands west of Ko Olina. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross gaming revenue. Creates the State Gaming Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Chun, Garrett, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Kila, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Souza, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kapela, Kobayashi, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso, Pierick, Quinlan, Tam voting no (11) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
HOLT |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2763
HHC; AG; Independent Legal Counsel; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HOLT |
JHA, FIN |
SB2655 |
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HB2764
Compliance and Enforcement; Hawaiian Home Lands; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a compliance and enforcement program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with laws. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HOLT |
JHA, FIN |
SB2645 |
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HB2765 HD1
Sports Wagering; Sports Wagering Operators; Sports Wagering Suppliers; Sports Wagering Special Fund; License
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Creates a Sports Wagering Special Fund. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with Representative(s) Chun, Garrett, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Kila, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kapela, Kobayashi, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso, Pierick, Quinlan voting no (10) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
HOLT |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2766
DLNR; Electric Utility Companies; Wildfire Mitigation; Fines; Hazardous Vegetation; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Protects electric utility companies from liability for certain damages to other vegetation and property caused during the removal of hazardous vegetation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LAMOSAO |
WAL/CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3326 |
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HB2767 HD2
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Locally Sourced Renewable Feedstock; Credit Period; Total Credits
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Updates the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit to incentivize local production of renewable fuel sold in the State. Extends the credit period. Amends the total amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year. Resets credits claimed for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to EET, WAM. |
COCHRAN |
EET, WAM |
SB3360 |
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HB2768
Renewable Fuel; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Oilseed Cover Crops
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Includes oilseed cover crops into the Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program established by Act 312, SLH 2022. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN |
AGR, FIN |
SB3361 |
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HB2769
CIP; Fourteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
COCHRAN |
FIN |
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HB2770 HD1
PUC; System Resilience; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Surcharge
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Provides that the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge may be transferred to the Commission for the purpose of its duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/8/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4). |
COCHRAN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2505 |
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HB2771 HD1 SD1
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GANADEN, GARRETT, GATES, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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HB2772 HD1 SD1
State Seal; State Motto; Modern Hawaiian Orthography
RELATING TO THE STATE SEAL.
Requires a translation and explanation of how to pronounce the state motto using modern Hawaiian orthography as displayed on the state seal on the official state website. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, AIU, KAPELA, KILA, MORIKAWA, POEPOE |
HWN, WAM |
SB3308 |
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HB2773 HD1
Agricultural Products; Labeling; Hawaiian
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT LABELING.
Establishes certain standards for agricultural products labeled as being Hawaiian or from Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/27/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAHALOA |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2774 HD2 SD1
Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Modifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/26/2024- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 4:01PM in Conference Room 229. |
KAHALOA, GATES, MATAYOSHI, WOODSON |
AEN/EDU, WAM |
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HB2775 HD2
CANDOR Process; Open Discussions; Adverse Health Care Incidents; Health Care Providers; Health Care Facilities; Confidentiality
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a communication and optimal resolution process through which patients and their families, health care providers, and health care facilities can engage in open communication about how an adverse care health incident occurred, how it will be prevented in the future, and what compensation, if any, will be offered to the patient or their family. Establishes notice and confidentiality requirements for open discussions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. |
AIU |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB3330 |
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HB2776
CIP; GO Bonds; 1st Representative District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 1st Representative District. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKASHIMA |
FIN |
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HB2777 HD1
UH; CTAHR; Cooperative Extension; 4-H Youth Development; Positions; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) extension agent positions to support the 4-H Youth Development Program and intergenerational programming in Kona, Hawaii County, and Lihue, Kauai County. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
NAKASHIMA |
HET, FIN |
SB3325 |
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HB2778 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Transient Vacation Rentals; Resort Areas; Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on the transient accommodations tax for transient vacation rental located outside a zoned resort area. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
TOU, FIN |
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HB2779 HD1
Income Tax; Taxation; Standard Deduction; Incremental Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Incrementally increases the amount of the income tax standard deduction for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, through taxable years beginning after December 31, 2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB2780 HD1
Income Tax; Rates; Taxation; Incremental Relief
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Incrementally amends income tax rates for every other taxable year beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB2781
Surcharge on General Excise Tax; Surcharge on Use Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on general excise and use taxes. Effective 1/1/2031. |
(H)
2/27/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
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HB2782
Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Real Estate; Invasive Species; Little Fire Ants
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires that the presence of little fire ants be disclosed as part of the mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2783
DOH; University of Hawaii; PFAS Testing Grant Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2371 |
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HB2784
DOH; Environmental Toxins; Testing laboratory; Harmful Substances; Diseases; Natural Resources; CIP; GO Bond ($)
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO, WARD |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2409 |
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HB2785
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires a wastewater treatment plant to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain any amount of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB2370 |
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HB2786
Electricity Rates; Climate Warming; Biomass; Greenhouse Emissions; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Eliminates biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy". |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
EEP, CPC |
SB2102 |
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HB2787 HD2 SD1
DOTAX; Individual Housing Accounts; Public Education; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Increases the maximum amount of deductible contributions for individual housing accounts. Requires the Department of Taxation to create and implement a public awareness campaign about individual housing accounts. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2024- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, KILA, KITAGAWA, NISHIMOTO, PIERICK, SAIKI, TODD, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
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HB2788
Mental Illness; Hospitalization
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, MARTEN, PIERICK, WARD |
HLT, JHA |
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HB2789
Education; School Safety; Emergency Preparedness; Funds Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, employ a student resource officer, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency management plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling. |
(H)
2/1/2024- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2790 HD1 SD1 CD1
Housing Loan and Mortgage Program; Hula Mae Single Family Program
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report analyzing the feasibility of continuing to fund the operations of the housing loan and mortgage program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, AMATO, GARCIA, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAHALOA, KILA, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
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HB2791
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HSG, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, PIERICK, WARD |
HSG, LGO, FIN |
SB2068 |
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HB2792
Real Property; Disclosure; Invasive Species; Little Fire Ant
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires seller or seller's agent to provide buyer with disclosure of any little fire ant infestations on residential real property and agricultural land prior to sale. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
PIERICK |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2793
Oahu Regional Health Care System; HHSC; DOH; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition
RELATING TO THE MAUI VETERANS HOME.
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to the Oahu Regional Health Care System and then to the Department of Health, as part of the Oahu Regional Health Care System transfer pursuant to Act 212, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. |
(H)
2/2/2024- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2794
DOTAX; Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Health; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device of e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory. Imposes penalties. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BELATTI, AMATO, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI |
CPC, FIN |
SB3385 |
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HB2795
Solid Waste Control; Toxic Ash; Incinerator Ash; Disposal; Prohibition on Reuse
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
Requires the safe disposal of toxic and incinerator ash. Prohibits the reuse of toxic and incinerator ash for any purpose. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2571 |
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HB2796
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Report to Legislature; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2101 |
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HB2797
Toxic Chemicals; Working Group; PFAS; Report
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2369 |
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HB2798 HD1
Environmental Impact Assessments; Power-generating Facilities; Combustion; Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Amends the types of proposed power-generating facilities that trigger an environmental assessment to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating commercially after 1/1/2024 that were not previously operational and certain expansions in generating capacity of existing combustion electricity-generating facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2024- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC |
SB2367 |
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HB2799
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Allows any State resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB2418 |
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HB2800 HD1
Department of the Attorney General; Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning 7/1/2024, and occurring every ten years thereafter, requires the Department of the Attorney General to convene an Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/28/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAIKI |
HLT, CPC |
SB2992 |
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HB2801 HD1 SD1 CD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominiums; Commercial Property Assessed Financing; C-PACER
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED FINANCING.
Repeals the authority of counties to administer commercial property assessed financing programs and delegates all existing administrative responsibilities of the counties under the commercial property assessed financing program to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Allows condominium associations to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. (CD1) |
(S)
5/3/2024- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). |
SAIKI |
CPN, WAM |
SB2533 |
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HB2802 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Marriage (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the Legislature's authority to limit marriage to opposite-sex couples. (HD1) |
(H)
4/9/2024- Transmitted to Governor. |
SAIKI |
JDC, WAM |
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HB2803
Higher Education; Short Form
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to higher education. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HET, referral sheet 3 |
SAIKI |
HET |
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HB2804 HD1
Noise; Leaf Blowers; String Trimmers; Sales Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO NOISE.
Increases penalty fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions. Removes the exemption for government entities and their agents from leaf blower restrictions. Beginning July 1, 2027, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower or string trimmer that is rated by its manufacturer at greater than 65 weighted decibels (dBA) when measured at a distance of 50 feet. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/7/2024- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
SAIKI |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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HB2805 HD1 SD1
UH; UHERO; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Health Effects; Maui Wildfires; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization to conduct a multiethnic cohort study and develop and maintain a registry regarding the health effects of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2024- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 772). |
BELATTI, AMATO, GANADEN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HUSSEY-BURDICK, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MARTINEZ, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
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HB2806 HD2
Opioid Litigation Proceeds; Special Fund; Council; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OPIOID LITIGATION PROCEEDS.
Establishes the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds special fund. Establishes the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds council to oversee the Hawaii opioid settlement advisory committee's expenditure of opioid litigation proceeds. Establishes standards for expenditure of opioid litigation proceeds received by the State. Establishes and appropriates funds from the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds special fund for staff positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/28/2024- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, MARTEN, M. MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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HB2807
DOH; Mental Health; Services; Programs; Children; Adolescents; Youth; Working Group; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to comprehensively and systematically map the array of child and adolescent mental health programs and services statewide. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. |
(H)
1/26/2024- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, KOBAYASHI, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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